Wyoming Electrician License Requirements

Official classification: Electrician License · Issued by the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office.

⚡ ElectricianWY ✔ Verified 2026-07-11

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.
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. Renewal: Journeyman: 3 years (expires January 1). Master: 3 years (expires July 1). Apprentice: annual registration, renewed on or before September 1 (Department rule ch. VI). Continuing education: Journeyman and Master: 16 hours per renewal period, including minimum 8 hours on National Electrical Code updates.

For the general path in every state, see the Electrician guide →

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.

Verify a license now: Search the official wyelectrician.imagetrendlicense.com database →

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 registration, renewed on or before September 1 (Department rule ch. VI).
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	Journeyman: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas and Utah; Master: Idaho, South Dakota and Iowa · compare all states
Processing time	5 business days

What a Wyoming electrician license costs

Application fee	$100 (Journeyman); $200 (Master); $20 (Apprentice).
License fee	Included in application fee.
Journeyman Electrician License Examination	Set by the Department's testing agency, capped at $300 by statute (W.S. 35-9-129(a)(ix)).
Master Electrician License Examination	Set by the Department's testing agency, capped at $300 by statute (W.S. 35-9-129(a)(ix)).
Surety bond	None required.
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 registration, renewed on or before September 1 (Department rule ch. VI).

Exams

Journeyman Electrician License Examination	Provider: Wyoming State Fire Marshal · Passing: 70% · Fee: Set by the Department's testing agency, capped at $300 by statute (W.S. 35-9-129(a)(ix))
Master Electrician License Examination	Provider: Wyoming State Fire Marshal · Passing: 75% · Fee: Set by the Department's testing agency, capped at $300 by statute (W.S. 35-9-129(a)(ix))

Renewing a Wyoming electrician license

The Electrician License renews on a fixed cycle set by the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office. Finish the continuing-education requirement before you file — boards generally will not process a renewal without it. Late and lapsed renewals are handled differently by every board, so check the renewal page linked below before the deadline passes.

Renewal period	Journeyman: 3 years (expires January 1). Master: 3 years (expires July 1). Apprentice: annual registration, renewed on or before September 1 (Department rule ch. VI).
Renewal fee	$50 (Journeyman); $100 (Master); $20 (Apprentice); plus 2.5% processing fee minimum $1.00
Continuing education	Journeyman and Master: 16 hours per renewal period, including minimum 8 hours on National Electrical Code updates.
Where to renew	Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office

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.

How long does it take to get a Wyoming electrician license?

Processing time: 5 business days.

How often must a Wyoming electrician license be renewed?

Journeyman: 3 years (expires January 1). Master: 3 years (expires July 1). Apprentice: annual registration, renewed on or before September 1 (Department rule ch. VI). Continuing education: Journeyman and Master: 16 hours per renewal period, including minimum 8 hours on National Electrical Code updates.

Fees and rules change frequently (often annually). This page was last verified on 2026-07-11 — always confirm current requirements directly with the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office before applying. This is not legal advice.