Wyoming General Contractor License Requirements

Official classification: No statewide license — City of Cheyenne Class A General Contractor License · Issued by the City of Cheyenne Contractor Licensing Board.

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In Wyoming, general contractors must hold the No statewide license — City of Cheyenne Class A General Contractor License, issued by the City of Cheyenne Contractor Licensing Board, and no state surety bond is required. Full requirements — experience, exams, fees, insurance, renewal and reciprocity — are detailed below.

How to become a licensed general contractor in Wyoming

Wyoming licenses general contractors at the city level rather than statewide, so the path runs through your local permitting office. Here are the general steps — the verified specifics are detailed further down the page.

Start with your city, not the state. Wyoming has no statewide general contractor license — registration, bonds and insurance are set by each municipality, so confirm the rules with your local permitting office first.
Carry the insurance your city requires. $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate (City of Cheyenne)
Post any local bond. None — the City of Cheyenne requires insurance rather than a bond.
Register and pay the local fees. $50 application + $600 initial license (City of Cheyenne)
Renew on your city's schedule. 1 year.

Wyoming general contractor license lookup

Wyoming has no statewide general contractor license, so there is no state license database to search — verify a contractor's registration or license with the city or county where the work will be done.

License types

Class A - General Contractor — General construction, alterations, repairs of any structure type within Cheyenne

Requirements at a glance

Experience required	7 years
Application fee	$50 application + $600 initial license (City of Cheyenne)
License fee	$600 (City of Cheyenne initial license fee)
Renewal fee	$200 (City of Cheyenne)
Renewal period	1 year
Continuing education	Not required
Bond required	None — the City of Cheyenne requires insurance rather than a bond.
Liability insurance	$1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate (City of Cheyenne)
Property damage	—
Workers' comp	Certificate of registration with Wyoming Department of Workforce Services required
Background check	—
Credit requirement	—
Reciprocity	None
Processing time	—

Exams

ICC National Standard General	Provider: ICC (International Code Council) · Passing: Not published by the board · Fee: —
Wyoming Building Contractor exam	Provider: Wyoming Association of Municipalities (WAM) · Passing: Not published by the board · Fee: $110 (paper) / $100 (computer-based), paid to WAM

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Local / municipal notes

These are City of Cheyenne municipal requirements. Other Wyoming municipalities set their own licensing requirements.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Wyoming general contractor license cost?

Application: $50 application + $600 initial license (City of Cheyenne). License: $600 (City of Cheyenne initial license fee). Renewal: $200 (City of Cheyenne).

Do general contractors in Wyoming need a surety bond?

None — the City of Cheyenne requires insurance rather than a bond.

What experience is required for a Wyoming general contractor license?

7 years

Is insurance required for general contractors in Wyoming?

Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate (City of Cheyenne) Workers' compensation: Certificate of registration with Wyoming Department of Workforce Services required

How often must a Wyoming general contractor license be renewed?

1 year. Continuing education: Not required

Fees and rules change frequently (often annually). This page was last verified on 2026-07-11 — always confirm current requirements directly with the City of Cheyenne Contractor Licensing Board before applying. This is not legal advice.