Electrician license
Wyoming electrician license
The Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety licenses master and journeyman electricians, registers apprentices and licenses electrical contractors statewide. Licenses are issued by the chief electrical inspector after the exam. The licenses are Apprentice Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Master Electrician and Electrical Contractor. Each is below with its hours, exam, fees and official source, followed by how to apply, renewal, reciprocity and the official license lookup.
Licenses at a glance
| License | Experience | Exam | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Electrician | Not set in hours | No exam | $20 to register and $20 to renew each year |
| Journeyman Electrician | 8,000 hours | 80 questions, 2023 NEC | $100 license fee; renewal is $50 every three years |
| Master Electrician | 16,000 hours | 100 questions, 2023 NEC | $200 license fee; renewal is $100 every three years |
| Electrical Contractor | Not set in hours | No exam | $400 a year, new or renewal |
How to get each Wyoming license
Apprentice Electrician
Requirements. Start the license process within 10 days of starting work for a licensed electrical contractor. Apprentices must be enrolled in a Department of Labor approved (or equivalent) apprenticeship program, register every year, and work under a licensed journeyman or master who supervises no more than two apprentices.
Exam. No exam for this license.
Fees. $20 to register and $20 to renew each year.
Sources: Wyoming State Fire Marshal: Electrical Licensing; Wyoming Statutes Title 35, Chapter 9 (W.S. 35-9-101 through 35-9-130), Department copy.
Journeyman Electrician
Requirements. 4 years (8,000 hours) of electrical work under a qualifying electrician for a licensed contractor, with no more than 75% in any one of residential, commercial or industrial work, plus 576 hours of classroom instruction in a Department of Labor approved apprenticeship. Without the classroom hours, 10 years (20,000 hours) of experience may qualify with the Chief Electrical Inspector's approval.
Experience. 8,000 hours.
Exam. Required.
| Testing company | International Code Council (ICC), at Pearson VUE test centers |
|---|---|
| Code edition | 2023 NEC |
| Questions | 80 questions |
| Time | 240 minutes (4 hours) |
| Passing score | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Code book | Open book: the 2023 NEC and Ugly's Electrical References. |
| Exam fee | $115, paid to Pearson VUE |
| Official bulletin | ICC Wyoming Electrical Contractor/Trades Bulletin (August 19, 2025) |
Fees. $100 license fee; renewal is $50 every three years.
A journeyman must always work for a Wyoming-licensed electrical contractor.
Preparing for the Wyoming journeyman exam. The Wyoming journeyman electrician exam guide covers the format, the code book and the outline, and the free Wyoming practice test scores you by subject with no account. The full course is $149, one payment, six months of access.
Sources: Wyoming State Fire Marshal: Electrical Licensing; ICC Wyoming Electrical Contractor/Trades Bulletin (published August 19, 2025).
Master Electrician
Requirements. 8 years (16,000 hours) of electrical work, 4 years (8,000 hours) of it as a licensed journeyman, plus 576 hours of classroom instruction.
Experience. 16,000 hours.
Exam. Required.
| Testing company | International Code Council (ICC), at Pearson VUE test centers |
|---|---|
| Code edition | 2023 NEC |
| Questions | 100 questions |
| Time | 300 minutes (5 hours) |
| Passing score | Not confirmed: check with the board |
| Code book | Open book: the 2023 NEC and Ugly's Electrical References. |
| Exam fee | $115, paid to Pearson VUE |
| Official bulletin | ICC Wyoming Electrical Contractor/Trades Bulletin (August 19, 2025) |
Fees. $200 license fee; renewal is $100 every three years.
Sources: Wyoming State Fire Marshal: Electrical Licensing; ICC Wyoming Electrical Contractor/Trades Bulletin (published August 19, 2025).
Electrical Contractor
Requirements. A business license renewed every year by July 1. The contractor must be, or employ full time, a Wyoming-licensed Master Electrician of record, who can serve only one company.
Exam. No exam for this license.
Fees. $400 a year, new or renewal.
Sources: Wyoming State Fire Marshal: Electrical Licensing; Wyoming Statutes Title 35, Chapter 9 (W.S. 35-9-101 through 35-9-130), Department copy.
How to apply
Create an account on the State Fire Marshal's eLicense portal, have your ID verified, then submit the application with your work verification and schooling documents. After the Department approves you, take the ICC exam at Pearson VUE and upload your pass letter to get the license. Apply on the official site.
Source: Wyoming State Fire Marshal: Electrical Licensing.
Renewal and continuing education
| Renewal | Every three years. Journeyman licenses renew on January 1 and master licenses on July 1 of every third year; there is a 45-day grace period with a $50 late fee. Apprentices renew every year. |
|---|---|
| Continuing education | 16 hours of Board-approved continuing education each three-year license period, at least 8 of them on the National Electrical Code. |
Source: Wyoming State Fire Marshal: Electrical Licensing.
Reciprocity with other states
Journeyman by reciprocity with Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Iowa and Utah; Master with Idaho, South Dakota and Iowa. You must have earned the license by exam and held it a year, meet Wyoming's 8,000 hour and 576 classroom hour requirements, and show 16 hours of CE. Reciprocity is allowed only once, and grandfathered licenses do not qualify.
Source: Wyoming State Fire Marshal: Electrical Licensing.
Look up a Wyoming electrician license
To check that an electrician or contractor is licensed, use the official Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Public Portal and Look Up.
Good to know
Wyoming has adopted the 2026 NEC and its licensing page says exams follow the current NEC, but ICC's Wyoming bulletin (August 2025) still lists the 2023 NEC for the journeyman and master exams. Check ICC's exam catalog for the edition before you buy a code book.
Sources: Wyoming State Fire Marshal: Electrical Safety Permits and Licensing; Wyoming State Fire Marshal: Electrical Licensing; ICC Wyoming Electrical Contractor/Trades Bulletin (published August 19, 2025).
Common questions
Who issues electrician licenses in Wyoming?
The Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety licenses master and journeyman electricians, registers apprentices and licenses electrical contractors statewide. Licenses are issued by the chief electrical inspector after the exam.
How do I get a journeyman electrician license in Wyoming?
Journeyman Electrician: 4 years (8,000 hours) of electrical work under a qualifying electrician for a licensed contractor, with no more than 75% in any one of residential, commercial or industrial work, plus 576 hours of classroom instruction in a Department of Labor approved apprenticeship. Without the classroom hours, 10 years (20,000 hours) of experience may qualify with the Chief Electrical Inspector's approval. Create an account on the State Fire Marshal's eLicense portal, have your ID verified, then submit the application with your work verification and schooling documents. After the Department approves you, take the ICC exam at Pearson VUE and upload your pass letter to get the license.
How many hours do you need to become a journeyman electrician in Wyoming?
8,000 hours for the Journeyman Electrician.
How many questions are on the Wyoming journeyman electrician exam?
80 questions in 240 minutes (4 hours).
Does Wyoming accept electrician licenses from other states?
Journeyman by reciprocity with Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Iowa and Utah; Master with Idaho, South Dakota and Iowa. You must have earned the license by exam and held it a year, meet Wyoming's 8,000 hour and 576 classroom hour requirements, and show 16 hours of CE. Reciprocity is allowed only once, and grandfathered licenses do not qualify.
How often does a Wyoming electrician license renew?
Every three years. Journeyman licenses renew on January 1 and master licenses on July 1 of every third year; there is a 45-day grace period with a $50 late fee. Apprentices renew every year. Continuing education: 16 hours of Board-approved continuing education each three-year license period, at least 8 of them on the National Electrical Code.
How do I look up an electrician license in Wyoming?
Use the official Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Public Portal and Look Up at https://wyelectrician.imagetrendlicense.com/lms/public/
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Wyoming's own licensing board, statute or rule, or the testing company the board names. Where a fact could not be confirmed from one of them, the page says to check with the board. Rules and fees change: confirm with the board before you apply.
- Wyoming State Fire Marshal: Electrical Licensing, opened November 11, 2026
- ICC Wyoming Electrical Contractor/Trades Bulletin (published August 19, 2025), opened November 11, 2026
- Wyoming Statutes Title 35, Chapter 9 (W.S. 35-9-101 through 35-9-130), Department copy, opened November 11, 2026
- Wyoming State Fire Marshal: Electrical Safety Permits and Licensing, opened November 11, 2026
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Last verified November 11, 2026.