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Electrical Contractor Permit Requirements in Cheyenne, WY

Complete permit and license guide for starting a electrical contractor in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming.

Verified 2026-08-19 5 stops $400–$1,500 est. 4–10 weeks to obtain all licenses
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Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Key agencies and fees on this page were re-checked against official government sources on .

Federal — start here

1 stop

  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)

    FreeImmediate (online application)

State of Wyoming

1 stop

  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)

City of Cheyenne / Laramie County

3 stops

  1. Wyoming State Electrical Board — Electrical Contractor License

    Electrical contractors must hold a Wyoming Electrical Contractor license from the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, with a licensed Master Electrician; state exam required.

    Official government source for Wyoming State Electrical Board — Electrical Contractor License (opens in a new tab)

    Electrical Contractor: $400 (new and renewal). Master Electrician: $200 initial / $100 renewal. (2.5% card processing fee applies.)4–8 weeks

  2. City of Cheyenne City Clerk — Business License

    Cheyenne has NO general business license. Municipal Code section 5.04.030 enumerates the only licensed business types (e.g., barber/beauty shops, food service, liquor, massage, body art, garages/car lots/service stations, pawnbrokers, secondhand dealers, transient merchants/solicitors, towing, tree maintenance, nicotine retail, taxis, private security). Businesses not on that list need no City of Cheyenne business license; confirm any edge case with the City Clerk.

    Official government source for City of Cheyenne City Clerk — Business License (opens in a new tab)

    Flat per-type fees set by Municipal Code Ch. 5.08 (e.g., barber/beauty shop $65/yr per location, massage establishment $135/yr, body art establishment $165/yr, towing $90/yr). Fees are NOT based on gross revenues. $0 for business types not enumerated in section 5.04.030.1–3 weeks

  3. Laramie County / Cheyenne Electrical Permit (per project)

    An electrical permit must be obtained from the local building department for each electrical project. A final inspection is required upon completion.

    Permit fees per the city building department / adopted code fee schedule; unverified.1–5 business days

Terminus

Open for business — est. $400–$1,500 · 4–10 weeks to obtain all licenses

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