Wyoming Electrician License Requirements
Official classification: Electrician License · Issued by the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office.
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In Wyoming, electricians must hold the Electrician License, issued by the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office, and no state surety bond is required. Full requirements — experience, exams, fees, insurance, renewal and reciprocity — are detailed below.
How to become a licensed electrician in Wyoming
Follow these steps to earn your Electrician License. Every figure is verified against the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office; full detail for each step is further down the page.
- Build the required experience. Journeyman: 4 years (8,000 hours) of electrical work plus 576 classroom hours from DOL-approved apprenticeship. Master: 8 years (16,000 hours) total including 4 years as licensed journeyman, plus 576 classroom hours.
- Pass the Journeyman Electrician License Examination and Master Electrician License Examination exams. Providers, passing scores and fees are in the Exams section below.
- Line up insurance. You'll need liability insurance (—).
- Clear the background check. —
- Meet the credit / financial requirement. —
- Submit your application and fees. Apply through the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office — $100 (Journeyman); $200 (Master); $20 (Apprentice) application fee, plus a Included in application fee license fee. Processing time: 5 business days.
- Keep the license active. Renew journeyman: 3 years (expires January 1). Master: 3 years (expires July 1). Apprentice: Annual (expires June 30)., completing Journeyman and Master: 16 hours per renewal period, including minimum 8 hours on National Electrical Code updates.
Wyoming electrician license lookup
To confirm an electrician is properly licensed in Wyoming — or to check the status of your own license — search the issuing agency's official license database. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.
License types
- Apprentice Electrician — Entry-level training in electrical wiring
- Journeyman Electrician — Professional electrician licensed to perform electrical work independently
- Master Electrician — Advanced electrician with 8 years experience and supervisory responsibilities
- Electrical Contractor — Contracting business employing master electrician as Master of Record
Requirements at a glance
| Experience required | Journeyman: 4 years (8,000 hours) of electrical work plus 576 classroom hours from DOL-approved apprenticeship. Master: 8 years (16,000 hours) total including 4 years as licensed journeyman, plus 576 classroom hours. |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 (Journeyman); $200 (Master); $20 (Apprentice) |
| License fee | Included in application fee |
| Renewal fee | $50 (Journeyman); $100 (Master); $20 (Apprentice); plus 2.5% processing fee minimum $1.00 |
| Renewal period | Journeyman: 3 years (expires January 1). Master: 3 years (expires July 1). Apprentice: Annual (expires June 30). |
| Continuing education | Journeyman and Master: 16 hours per renewal period, including minimum 8 hours on National Electrical Code updates. |
| Bond required | None required |
| Liability insurance | — |
| Property damage | — |
| Workers' comp | — |
| Background check | — |
| Credit requirement | — |
| Reciprocity | Alaska; Arkansas; Colorado; Idaho; Iowa; Maine; Minnesota; Montana; Nebraska; New Hampshire; New Mexico; North Dakota; Oklahoma; Oregon; South Dakota; Texas; Utah |
| Processing time | 5 business days |
Exams
| Journeyman Electrician License Examination | Provider: Wyoming State Fire Marshal · Passing: 70% · Fee: Separate testing fee paid directly to the testing vendor (amount not published) |
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| Master Electrician License Examination | Provider: Wyoming State Fire Marshal · Passing: 75% · Fee: Separate testing fee paid directly to the testing vendor (amount not published) |
Local / municipal notes
Electrical contractors must employ a Wyoming-licensed Master Electrician as Master of Record. Work must comply with National Electrical Code and all applicable city, county, and state ordinances.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Wyoming electrician license cost?
Application: $100 (Journeyman); $200 (Master); $20 (Apprentice). License: Included in application fee. Renewal: $50 (Journeyman); $100 (Master); $20 (Apprentice); plus 2.5% processing fee minimum $1.00.
How do I look up a electrician license in Wyoming?
Search the official license database at wyelectrician.imagetrendlicense.com. The record shows whether the license is active and in good standing.
Do electricians in Wyoming need a surety bond?
None required
What experience is required for a Wyoming electrician license?
Journeyman: 4 years (8,000 hours) of electrical work plus 576 classroom hours from DOL-approved apprenticeship. Master: 8 years (16,000 hours) total including 4 years as licensed journeyman, plus 576 classroom hours.
Is insurance required for electricians in Wyoming?
Liability: — Workers' compensation: —
How often must a Wyoming electrician license be renewed?
Journeyman: 3 years (expires January 1). Master: 3 years (expires July 1). Apprentice: Annual (expires June 30).. Continuing education: Journeyman and Master: 16 hours per renewal period, including minimum 8 hours on National Electrical Code updates.
Official sources
wsfm.wyo.gov/electrical-safety/licensing
wsfm.wyo.gov/electrical-safety
wsfm.wyo.gov/home-1/electrical-board-and-fire-council