Real Estate Agent Permit Requirements in Casper, WY

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source for EIN (Employer Identification Number) (opens in a new tab)

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Wyoming Department of Revenue — Sales Tax License

   Required for all businesses selling taxable goods or services in Wyoming. Wyoming charges a 4% state sales tax; counties may add up to 2% and optional resort taxes may apply. Register with the Wyoming Department of Revenue online.

   Official government source for Wyoming Department of Revenue — Sales Tax License (opens in a new tab)

   $60 one-time sales/use tax license fee (W.S. § 39-15-106(a))·Immediate (online)

   $60 one-time sales/use tax license fee (W.S. § 39-15-106(a))

   Immediate (online)

2. Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance

   Wyoming does not statutorily mandate E&O insurance for real-estate licensees, but most brokerages require it and it is strongly advised. Coverage typically starts around $100,000 per occurrence.

   $500–$2,000/year·Immediate to 1 week

   $500–$2,000/year

   Immediate to 1 week

1. Wyoming Real Estate Commission — Salesperson or Broker License

   Real estate salespersons in Wyoming must be licensed by the Wyoming Real Estate Commission. Requires completing the Wyoming Law, Salesperson I, and Salesperson II pre-licensing courses, passing the national and Wyoming state exams (Pearson VUE), a fingerprint background check, and proof of errors and omissions insurance.

   Official government source for Wyoming Real Estate Commission — Salesperson or Broker License (opens in a new tab)

   $300 application fee + $39 fingerprint background check (plus exam and course fees)·4–8 weeks

   $300 application fee + $39 fingerprint background check (plus exam and course fees)

   4–8 weeks

2. City of Casper Business/Health License (most businesses exempt)

   Casper does not require a general business license. The city licenses only enumerated business types (junk dealers, pawnshops, itinerant merchants, unsolicited salesmen, secondhand dealers, hotels/rooming houses, buses, taxicabs). However, businesses affecting public health - food service (including catering, food trucks, and bakeries), child day cares, body art/tattoo studios, massage therapy, and lodging - must obtain a City of Casper health license through the City Clerk after Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspection. Most other businesses (salons, trades, professional and personal services) need no city business license.

   Official government source for City of Casper Business/Health License (most businesses exempt) (opens in a new tab)

   $0 for most businesses; city health licenses $25-$100+ per year where required (e.g. restaurants $100 base)·Health licenses issued after inspection and fee payment; not applicable for most businesses

   $0 for most businesses; city health licenses $25-$100+ per year where required (e.g. restaurants $100 base)

   Health licenses issued after inspection and fee payment; not applicable for most businesses

Official Sources

• Wyoming Real Estate Commission — Salesperson or Broker License
• City of Casper City Clerk

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