How do you check a contractor license in Wyoming?

Key facts

• Wyoming's chief electrical inspector is responsible for licensing electrical contractors, low voltage and limited electrical contractors, and electricians.

  Source: Wyoming Statutes, Title 35, Wyoming Legislature, read 22 October 2026.

• The state electrical safety page links to the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Public Portal and Look Up.

  Source: Electrical safety page, Wyoming State Fire Marshal's site at wsfm.wyo.gov, read 22 October 2026.

• The City of Casper takes applications for general, sub, plumbing, mechanical and individual contractor licenses.

  Source: City of Casper, contractor licensing page, read 22 October 2026.

Who issues Wyoming's state electrical contractor licenses?

The chief electrical inspector. Section 35-9-122 of the Wyoming Statutes says: "The chief electrical inspector is responsible for licensing electrical contractors, master electricians, journeyman electricians, low voltage electrical contractors, limited electrical contractors, low voltage technicians and limited technicians and shall pass on the fitness and qualifications of applicants for licenses."

Source: Wyoming Statutes, Title 35, Wyoming Legislature, read 22 October 2026.

On who does the wiring, section 35-9-123 says: "Licensed electrical contractors employing licensed master or journeymen electricians, or registered apprentice electricians supervised by a licensed master or journeyman electrician shall install all electrical equipment."

Source: Wyoming Statutes, Title 35, Wyoming Legislature, read 22 October 2026.

For low voltage work, the same section says: "No low voltage contractor may work on electrical systems which exceed ninety (90) volts unless allowed pursuant to this subsection."

Source: Wyoming Statutes, Title 35, Wyoming Legislature, read 22 October 2026.

Where do you look up an electrical license in Wyoming?

Start from the state's electrical safety page at wsfm.wyo.gov, which links to the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Public Portal and Look Up. For an electrical contractor, section 35-9-125 says: "If the applicant qualifies, he shall receive a license which bears the date of issue and expires on July 1 next following the date of issue."

Source: Electrical safety page, Wyoming State Fire Marshal's site at wsfm.wyo.gov, read 22 October 2026.
Source: Wyoming Statutes, Title 35, Wyoming Legislature, read 22 October 2026.

On discipline, section 35-9-124 says: "The board may suspend or cancel the license of any licensee for a repeated or serious violation of this act or the rules and regulations of the board."

Source: Wyoming Statutes, Title 35, Wyoming Legislature, read 22 October 2026.

Can a Wyoming homeowner do their own electrical wiring?

In some cases. Section 35-9-123 reads: "This requirement is waived for the following, however the waiver does not exempt the following persons from meeting all other code requirements under this act:"

Source: Wyoming Statutes, Title 35, Wyoming Legislature, read 22 October 2026.

The first case on that list is: "Property owned or leased by a person when the person, his partner or a major stockholder of a family corporation is installing the equipment and the property is not for immediate resale;"

Source: Wyoming Statutes, Title 35, Wyoming Legislature, read 22 October 2026.

The section ends the list with a limit on hired help: "Exceptions shall not apply to anyone who contracts or subcontracts to or for any exempt person, partnership or corporation."

Source: Wyoming Statutes, Title 35, Wyoming Legislature, read 22 October 2026.

On permits, the state's wiring permits page says: "An electrical wiring permit shall be obtained prior to beginning any new construction or remodeling of any building, mobile home, or premises if the work will require a public utility to connect or disconnect and restore electrical power."

Source: Wiring permits page, Wyoming State Fire Marshal's site at wsfm.wyo.gov, read 22 October 2026.

Do Wyoming cities license builders and plumbers?

Some do, so ask your city or county. Casper's contractor licensing page says: "Applications for General/Sub and Plumbing/Mechanical/Individual Contractor Licenses must be completed in full (including completed application, notarized experience affidavits, and proof of testing) and returned to the Community Development Department for review by the Chief Building Official."

Source: City of Casper, contractor licensing page, read 22 October 2026.

Casper's permit requirements page says: "Permits can be issued to a licensed contractor, homeowners who is working on their primary residence, or a commercial building owner or lessee".

Source: City of Casper, permit requirements page, read 22 October 2026.

Building codes can be local too. Section 35-9-121 reads: "The state fire marshal shall delegate complete authority to municipalities and counties which apply to enforce and interpret local or state fire, building, existing building standards or electrical safety standards which meet the requirements of this section."

Source: Wyoming Statutes, Title 35, Wyoming Legislature, read 22 October 2026.

What should you ask a Wyoming contractor before you hire?

Ask what kind of work the job needs and who issues the license for that work where you live. These are practical suggestions, not rules from the statutes.

Source: Wyoming Statutes, Title 35, Wyoming Legislature, read 22 October 2026.
Source: City of Casper, contractor licensing page, read 22 October 2026.

1. For electrical work, ask for the state electrical license and look it up through the portal linked from wsfm.wyo.gov.

   Source: Wyoming Statutes, Title 35, Wyoming Legislature, read 22 October 2026.
   Source: Electrical safety page, Wyoming State Fire Marshal's site at wsfm.wyo.gov, read 22 October 2026.

2. Ask when that license expires, and compare it with the July 1 date in section 35-9-125 (quoted above).

   Source: Wyoming Statutes, Title 35, Wyoming Legislature, read 22 October 2026.

3. If the work needs the utility to connect or disconnect power, ask who will get the electrical wiring permit (quoted above).

   Source: Wiring permits page, Wyoming State Fire Marshal's site at wsfm.wyo.gov, read 22 October 2026.

4. For building, plumbing or mechanical work, ask your city or county building office which license it issues; in Casper, the Community Development Department takes those applications.

   Source: City of Casper, contractor licensing page, read 22 October 2026.

Who sees your contact details when you post a job on InstaBids?

One point about InstaBids follows. Contact details stay hidden until the homeowner picks a contractor and they confirm the connection.

Source: InstaBids process and privacy, live-page excerpts, read 22 October 2026.

Sources for the facts on this page

• Wyoming Statutes, Title 35, Wyoming Legislature, read 22 October 2026
• City of Casper, contractor licensing page, read 22 October 2026
• City of Casper, permit requirements page, read 22 October 2026
• Electrical safety page, Wyoming State Fire Marshal's site at wsfm.wyo.gov, read 22 October 2026
• Wiring permits page, Wyoming State Fire Marshal's site at wsfm.wyo.gov, read 22 October 2026
• InstaBids process and privacy, live-page excerpts reviewed 22 October 2026.