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Tattoo Parlor Permit Requirements in Cheyenne, WY

Complete permit and license guide for starting a tattoo parlor in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming.

Verified 2026-08-19 5 stops $300–$1,000 est. 3–8 weeks
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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 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)

  2. Bloodborne Pathogen Training (per artist)

    No Wyoming state law licenses tattoo artists or mandates bloodborne-pathogen training — the only statewide body-art statute is W.S. 14-3-107 (parental consent required for body art on minors). Federally, OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires annual BBP training for employees with occupational exposure, and county/city health departments (Natrona, Laramie County, Albany County) may impose local requirements — check your local health department.

    Official government source for Bloodborne Pathogen Training (per artist) (opens in a new tab)

    OSHA-compliant BBP training course ~$25–$100, where applicableHalf-day course

City of Cheyenne / Laramie County

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  1. Wyoming Department of Health — Tattoo Body Art Shop Permit

    Tattoo/body-art businesses in Cheyenne need a City of Cheyenne Body Art Establishment license ($165/yr per location) and each artist a Body Artist permit ($75/yr) under Municipal Code Ch. 5.68 / sec. 5.08.250, with health oversight by Cheyenne-Laramie County Public Health (Body Art program). Bloodborne pathogen training and inspections are part of licensure.

    Official government source for Wyoming Department of Health — Tattoo Body Art Shop Permit (opens in a new tab)

    Establishment license $165/yr per location; body artist permit $75/yr; temporary establishment $100/14 days (sec. 5.08.250).2–6 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

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Open for business — est. $300–$1,000 · 3–8 weeks

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