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Nail Salon Permit Requirements in Cheyenne, WY

Complete permit and license guide for starting a nail salon in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming.

Verified 2026-08-19 5 stops $300–$900 est. 4–10 weeks to obtain all permits and 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

2 stops

  1. Wyoming Nail Technician License (per technician)

    Each nail technician must hold a valid Wyoming Nail Technician (Manicurist) License. Requires completion of a nail technology program (typically 300–600 hours) and passing a state board exam.

    Official government source for Wyoming Nail Technician License (per technician) (opens in a new tab)

    ~$36 initial license + $65 examination (board fee schedule — confirm; needs_review)4–8 weeks

  2. 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

2 stops

  1. Wyoming State Board of Cosmetology — Salon License

    Nail salons need the state cosmetology establishment license AND a City of Cheyenne barber/beauty shop license ($65/yr per location, Municipal Code sec. 5.08.030).

    Official government source for Wyoming State Board of Cosmetology — Salon License (opens in a new tab)

    State fee unverified; city license $65/yr.3–6 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

Terminus

Open for business — est. $300–$900 · 4–10 weeks to obtain all permits and licenses

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