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How to get a Journeyman Electrician license in Wyoming

Wyoming licenses electricians statewide through the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety.1 For the Journeyman Electrician license you need at least 576 classroom hours2 of training, at least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training2 and a passing score on the Wyoming Journeyman Electrician Exam3. The board lists $100 for the initial license3. You renew every 3 years3 and complete at least 16 hours of continuing education1.

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Who issues it

Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety

Training and experience

Training: at least 576 classroom hours2
Experience: at least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training2

Exam

Wyoming Journeyman Electrician Exam3

Fees the board lists

Initial license fee: $1003

Renewal

Every 3 years3, at least 16 hours of continuing education1

From another state

Reciprocity agreements and Temporary license or permit34 Details

On this page
  1. Wyoming electrician licenses
  2. Applies to every license level
  3. Who needs a Journeyman Electrician license
  4. Requirements for a Journeyman Electrician license
  5. How much a Journeyman Electrician license costs
  6. How to apply
  7. Renewal and continuing education
  8. Moving to Wyoming with a license from another state
  9. Apprentice Electrician
  10. Apprentice Low Voltage/Limited Technician
  11. Limited Technician
  12. Low Voltage Technician
  13. Master Electrician
  14. Electrical Contractor
  15. Low Voltage/Limited Contractor
  16. Laws and rules
  17. Rule changes since January 2024
  18. Common questions
  19. Electrician licenses in other states

Wyoming electrician licenses

Wyoming issues 8 electrician credentials. Each has its own section below; the table shows what each one covers and its headline requirements.

LicenseWhat it coversTraining or experienceExamApplication or license fee
Apprentice ElectricianAssists a licensed journeyman or master electrician while employed by a licensed electrical contractor; must be registered with DFPES and enrolled in an approved apprenticeship training program.1Training 144 classroom hours2No3$201
Apprentice Low Voltage/Limited TechnicianAssists a licensed low voltage or limited technician of the same category while employed by a licensed low voltage or limited contractor.4–No3$201
Journeyman ElectricianInstalls and supervises the installation of electrical equipment for any purpose under the NEC. Must work for a licensed Wyoming electrical contractor.1Training 576 classroom hours2
Experience 8,000 hours2		Yes1$1003
Limited TechnicianLimited electrical work (elevators, signs, water wells/irrigation, HVAC, light fixtures), restricted to the load side of the equipment disconnect.1Experience 4,000 hours2Yes3$1003
Low Voltage TechnicianInstalls, and supervises installation of, electrical equipment of the low voltage category held (systems under 90 volts) under the NEC.1Experience 4,000 hours2Yes3$1003
Master ElectricianPlans, lays out and supervises the installation of electrical equipment under the NEC. Every electrical contractor needs a full-time master electrician of record, who may serve only one contractor.3Training 576 classroom hours2
Experience 16,000 hours2		Yes1$2003
Electrical ContractorContracts to plan, lay out and supervise the installation of electric equipment; all work done by licensed journeymen, masters or supervised registered apprentices.1–No3$4001
Low Voltage/Limited Contractor––No3$2001

Applies to every license level

These rules are the same for several of the Wyoming electrician licenses on this page, so they are shown once here, with the licenses they apply to. Each license's own section lists only what differs.

1. Every license level (all 8)

Requirements

Social Security number
Applicants must give their Social Security number.1

How to apply

  1. Create an account on the DFPES eLicense portal (ImageTrend), wait for the password email, then upload a government-issued ID. Your ID must be verified before you can apply.3 wyelectrician.imagetrendlicense.com3
  2. When you get the "available for payment" email, log in and pay at checkout. Only Visa or MasterCard is accepted, and a 2.5% card processing fee applies. The license is emailed from [email protected].3
Processing time
Up to 5 business days for each step, depending on application volume.3

Renewal

2. Every license level except Electrical Contractor and Low Voltage/Limited Contractor

From another state

Military service members, veterans and spouses: Electrical experience gained in the military counts if you upload your DD-214 (optionally with a Joint Service Transcript).3

3. Journeyman Electrician, Limited Technician, Low Voltage Technician and Master Electrician

Fees

The board's pages we cite do not list the exam fee.

Renewal

How often
Every 3 years3

4. Apprentice Electrician, Apprentice Low Voltage/Limited Technician, Electrical Contractor and Low Voltage/Limited Contractor

Requirements

Exam
Not required3

Renewal

How often
Every year43

5. Journeyman Electrician, Limited Technician and Low Voltage Technician

Fees

FeeAmountPaid toNotes
Initial license fee$1003Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical SafetyAfter passing the exam

Renewal

Renewal fee
$503

6. Journeyman Electrician and Master Electrician

Requirements

Education or training
At least 576 classroom hours2
576 hours of electrically related classroom instruction (144 hours a year over a four-year apprenticeship) through approved electrical apprenticeship training programs.2
Who may teach it: Department of Labor-approved (or DFPES-approved) apprenticeship programs; transcripts must show credit or seat hours.3
Alternative: Without the 576 classroom hours, you may qualify for the exam with 10 years and 20,000 hours of OJT as a licensed journeyman or master, if the Chief Electrical Inspector approves.2

Renewal

Continuing education
At least 16 hours each renewal period1
Required topics
At least 8 of the 16 hours must cover the National Electrical Code.1
Approved courses
Courses need prior Electrical Board approval; DFPES publishes the approved provider and course list.3

7. Apprentice Electrician and Apprentice Low Voltage/Limited Technician

Fees

FeeAmountPaid to
Initial license fee$201Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety

Renewal

Renewal fee
$203
Late renewal
Reinstatement fee: $403

8. Limited Technician and Low Voltage Technician

Requirements

Education or training
No classroom instruction is required.2

How to apply

  1. Submit the technician exam application with notarized work verification (DFPES low voltage/limited form or employer letters).5
  2. After approval, pass the exam (70%), then upload the pass letter and pay the $100 license fee.3

Renewal

When it expires
Expires July 1 in the third year after issue. Renewal opens April 1 of the year before expiration.1
Late renewal
Late renewal fee: $503
If it expires
If you miss the 45-day grace period you must retake the exam.3

From another state

Route
Reciprocity agreements
What the board says
Board rules allow reciprocal low voltage and limited technician licenses from states with an agreement, if the license was earned by exam with 70% or more and held one year. DFPES publishes partner lists only for journeyman and master licenses.2
States on Wyoming's list
The pages cited here give no list of partner states for this route; the board's words above say who qualifies. Ask the board which states it has agreements with.
Conditions
Technician licensing is by exam only, according to the DFPES page.3
Route
Temporary license or permit
What the board says
Temporary work permit (up to 150 days, one per person) if you have documented enough experience to qualify for the exam.4

9. Electrical Contractor and Low Voltage/Limited Contractor

Requirements

Experience
Must employ full time a Wyoming-licensed qualifier of record, who can serve only one company.3
License you must hold first: Qualifier of record holds the required Wyoming individual license.3
Business requirements
A separate license for each firm, filed on or before July 1 each year.1

How to apply

  1. Apply for the contractor license in the portal, uploading the notarized Master/Technician of Record form and the Personnel of Applicant form.3

Renewal

When it expires
Expires July 1 after issue. Submit the renewal by the last day of the month of expiration, with the notarized acknowledgment of responsibility form for the master/technician of record.4
If it expires
A contractor that loses its master/technician of record has up to 30 days to register a new one and must file weekly reports in the meantime.2

Who needs a Journeyman Electrician license

Installs and supervises the installation of electrical equipment for any purpose under the NEC. Must work for a licensed Wyoming electrical contractor.1

Work that does not need this license:

  • No state license needed for work on your own property (not for immediate resale), oil and gas field operations, mines, public utilities, cable/satellite/telecom low-voltage work, farms or ranches of 40+ deeded acres, and some other cases. These exemptions do not apply to anyone contracting for an exempt party.1

Requirements for a Journeyman Electrician license

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2, group 3, group 5 and group 6 under Applies to every license level.

Experience
At least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training2
8,000 hours (four years) of apprenticeship or electrical wiring experience gained over at least four years, under the direct supervision of a licensed journeyman or master. Work must cover residential, commercial and industrial installation, with no more than 75% in any one category.2
Supervision: Under the direct supervision of a licensed journeyman or licensed master electrician.2
Substitute: Electrical school hours beyond the 576 required classroom hours count toward experience, up to 4,000 hours (two years).2
Substitute: A current journeyman or master license from a city, county or state with equal or greater requirements can be used as proof of OJT hours.2
Substitute: Experience documented with notarized employer or union letters, the DFPES verification form, or letters from other licensing boards.3
Exam
Wyoming Journeyman Electrician Exam3
Passing score: 70%2
When you can take it: After the Chief Electrical Inspector approves your exam application, you schedule with the testing agency.4
Exams are based on the current edition of the National Electrical Code; Wyoming lists the 2026 NEC among its adopted codes.3

How much a Journeyman Electrician license costs

FeeAmountPaid toNotes
License by endorsement or reciprocity$1003Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical SafetyReciprocal journeyman license

How to apply

  1. Submit the journeyman exam application in the portal. Upload work verification (notarized employer letters or the DFPES form) and apprenticeship transcripts, plus a DD-214 for military experience.3
  2. After DFPES approves the application, schedule and take the exam with the testing agency and pay its fee.4
  3. Upload your pass letter in the portal and pay the $100 license fee.3
Temporary or provisional license
Temporary work permit valid no longer than 150 days; one per person.4

Renewal and continuing education

When it expires
Expires January 1 in the third year after issue. Renewal opens October 1 of the year before expiration.1
Late renewal
Late renewal fee: $503 (renewal within the grace period after expiration)
If it expires
If you miss the grace period you must apply for and pass the journeyman exam again ($100 license fee plus testing fees); you keep your old license number.3

Renewal planner

Enter the expiration date printed on your Wyoming Journeyman Electrician license. The count is worked out on your device from today's date; nothing is sent anywhere.

Moving to Wyoming with a license from another state

These are the routes the Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety publishes for the Journeyman Electrician license. The other electrician licenses have their own routes in their sections below.

Route
Reciprocity agreements
What the board says
Wyoming has journeyman reciprocity agreements with 17 states. You need a license earned by exam with a score of 70% or more, held at least one year, in good standing. You must also meet Wyoming's 8,000 OJT hours and 576 classroom hours and show 16 CE hours (8 on code). Reciprocity waives only the exam.3
States on Wyoming's list
Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Iowa and Utah3
This is the list of states whose licenses Wyoming accepts for this route. It does not say those states accept a Wyoming license.
Condition for Oregon
Your licensing board must email a license verification letter directly to [email protected].3
Condition for Utah
Your licensing board must email a license verification letter directly to [email protected].3
Conditions
License earned by exam with a score of 70% or more, held at least one year.3
You can reciprocate into Wyoming only once. If a reciprocal license lapses you must test. Grandfathered licenses are not eligible.3
If you failed a Wyoming exam, you must hold your home-state license for 3 years before reciprocating.3
Fee
$1003
Route
Temporary license or permit
What the board says
A temporary work permit (up to 150 days) is available if you have documented enough experience to qualify for the exam. Only one is issued per person, and not to apprentices who are already exam-qualified.4

Apprentice Electrician

Assists a licensed journeyman or master electrician while employed by a licensed electrical contractor; must be registered with DFPES and enrolled in an approved apprenticeship training program.1

Requirements

Education or training
At least 144 classroom hours2
Enrolment in a bona fide apprenticeship training program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, or an equivalent program, providing 144 hours of classroom instruction a year (576 hours over four years).1
Who may teach it: DFPES publishes a list of approved apprenticeship training programs; the Electrical Board approves each program.6
Experience
No prior experience is needed to register. You must register within 10 days of starting work, and out-of-state OJT can be credited only at your first application.3
Also required
Your employer (a licensed electrical contractor) must notify the chief electrical inspector within 10 days of hiring or terminating you.1

How to apply

  1. In the portal choose the apprentice electrician application. Upload any OJT forms and school transcripts, list previous licenses, and e-sign.3

Renewal

When it expires
Renew yearly on or before September 1. The apprentice year runs from July 1 to June 30. Each renewal must document that year's OJT hours (with a residential/commercial/industrial breakdown) and classroom hours.4
If it expires
You will not advance to the next apprenticeship year until you document 2,000 OJT hours and 144 classroom hours for the current year.2

From another state

Route
Exam waiver
What the board says
Out-of-state OJT hours and apprenticeship classroom hours can be credited when you first apply. OJT needs a notarized Wyoming OJT form or employer letter.3

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2, group 4 and group 7 under Applies to every license level.

Apprentice Low Voltage/Limited Technician

Assists a licensed low voltage or limited technician of the same category while employed by a licensed low voltage or limited contractor.4

Requirements

Education or training
Enrolment in a training program approved by the department.1
Experience
No experience needed to register; register within 10 days of starting work.3
Supervision: Supervised by a licensed technician; one technician may supervise only one apprentice technician.1

How to apply

  1. Apply for the apprentice technician registration, upload any OJT documents and the Previous and Existing License Form, and e-sign.3

From another state

Route
Exam waiver
What the board says
Out-of-state OJT can be submitted with the first application only, using the Wyoming OJT form or a notarized employer letter.3

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2, group 4 and group 7 under Applies to every license level.

Limited Technician

Limited electrical work (elevators, signs, water wells/irrigation, HVAC, light fixtures), restricted to the load side of the equipment disconnect.1

Requirements

Experience
At least 4,000 hours of on-the-job training2
All other limited categories (LM-E elevators, LM-W water wells/irrigation, LM-H HVAC): 4,000 hours over at least two years.3
Exam
Limited Technician exam3
Passing score: 70%2
Exams are based on the current edition of the National Electrical Code; Wyoming lists the 2026 NEC among its adopted codes.3

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2, group 3, group 5 and group 8 under Applies to every license level.

Low Voltage Technician

Installs, and supervises installation of, electrical equipment of the low voltage category held (systems under 90 volts) under the NEC.1

Requirements

Experience
At least 4,000 hours of on-the-job training2
LV-G (all systems under 90 volts): experience in that low voltage category.2
Experience
At least 3,000 hours of on-the-job training2
LV-A (alarms): experience in that low voltage category.2
Experience
At least 80 hours of on-the-job training2
LV-L / LV-LS (lawn sprinklers): experience in that low voltage category.2
Exam
Low Voltage Technician exam3
Passing score: 70%2
Exams are based on the current edition of the National Electrical Code; Wyoming lists the 2026 NEC among its adopted codes.3
Also required
Must be employed by a licensed Wyoming low voltage/limited contractor at all times.3

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2, group 3, group 5 and group 8 under Applies to every license level.

Master Electrician

Plans, lays out and supervises the installation of electrical equipment under the NEC. Every electrical contractor needs a full-time master electrician of record, who may serve only one contractor.3

Requirements

Experience
At least 16,000 hours of on-the-job training2
16,000 hours (eight years) in the electrical wiring industry, including at least four years (8,000 hours) as a licensed journeyman.2
License you must hold first: A journeyman electrician license held for at least four years.2
Substitute: A current electrical license from another state board with equal or greater work-history requirements counts as documented experience.2
Exam
Wyoming Master Electrician Exam3
Passing score: 75%2
When you can take it: After the Chief Electrical Inspector approves your exam application.4
Exams are based on the current edition of the National Electrical Code; Wyoming lists the 2026 NEC among its adopted codes.3

Fees

FeeAmountPaid toNotes
Initial license fee$2003Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical SafetyAfter passing the exam
License by endorsement or reciprocity$2003Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety–

Each line is a separate charge as the board lists it. The board does not publish a combined total, so none is shown here.

How to apply

  1. Submit the master exam application in the portal with work verification and classroom transcripts.3
  2. Once approved, take the exam with the testing agency (75% to pass), then upload your pass letter and pay the $200 license fee.3

Renewal

When it expires
Expires July 1 in the third year after issue.1
Renewal fee
$1003
Late renewal
Late renewal fee: $503 (renewal within the grace period (page: closes August 15))
If it expires
After the grace period (page: August 15) you must pass the master exam again. This also applies to reciprocal holders, who cannot reciprocate a second time.3

From another state

Route
Reciprocity agreements
What the board says
Master reciprocity agreements with Idaho, South Dakota and Iowa. You need a license earned by exam with a score of 75% or more, held at least one year, in good standing. You must also meet Wyoming's master requirements and show 16 CE hours. Reciprocity waives only the exam.3
States on Wyoming's list
Idaho, South Dakota and Iowa3
This is the list of states whose licenses Wyoming accepts for this route. It does not say those states accept a Wyoming license.
Conditions
Meet Wyoming master requirements: journeyman license held 4 years, 8,000 OJT hours as a journeyman, and 576 classroom hours.3
You can reciprocate into Wyoming only once. Grandfathered licenses are not eligible.3
Fee
$2003

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 2, group 3 and group 6 under Applies to every license level.

Electrical Contractor

Contracts to plan, lay out and supervise the installation of electric equipment; all work done by licensed journeymen, masters or supervised registered apprentices.1

Fees

FeeAmountPaid toNotes
Initial license fee$4001Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical SafetyNew license; the same amount is charged for renewal

Renewal

Renewal fee
$4003

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 4 and group 9 under Applies to every license level.

Low Voltage/Limited Contractor

Fees

FeeAmountPaid toNotes
Initial license fee$2001Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical SafetyNew license; the same amount is charged for renewal

Fee waivers and reductions:

  • The fee is waived for a low voltage or limited contractor with no technicians or apprentice technicians other than the owner.1

Renewal

Renewal fee
$2003

More rules for this license are shared with other levels: group 1, group 4 and group 9 under Applies to every license level.

Laws and rules

The requirements above come from these laws and board rules.

Rule changes since January 2024

  • April 1, 2025: DFPES began charging a 2.5% card processing fee ($1.00 minimum) on every license and permit transaction.3

Common questions

How long does it take to get a Journeyman Electrician license in Wyoming?

The rules set at least 576 classroom hours2 and at least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training2 before you can be licensed. On processing, the board says: Up to 5 business days for each step, depending on application volume.3

Can I transfer my electrician license to Wyoming?

The Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety publishes these routes for the Journeyman Electrician license: reciprocity agreements3 and temporary license or permit4. Conditions and forms.

How often do you renew a Journeyman Electrician license in Wyoming?

Every 3 years3. Continuing education: at least 16 hours1. The renewal fee is $503.

Electrician licenses in other states

Sources

Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.

  1. Wyoming Statutes Title 35, Chapter 9, Article 1 (W.S. 35-9-101 to 35-9-130) excerptWyoming LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
  2. Electrical Board Rules Chapter 5: Electrical Licensing (041.0001.5.07192023)Wyoming Secretary of State - Administrative RulesDated July 19, 2023Checked November 7, 2026
  3. Electrical Safety - LicensingWyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical SafetyDated October 28, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  4. DFPES General Agency Rules Chapter 6: Electrical Licensing (041.0003.6.10052023)Wyoming Secretary of State - Administrative RulesDated October 5, 2023Checked November 7, 2026
  5. Low Voltage / Limited Employment Verification FormWyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical SafetyChecked November 7, 2026
  6. Wyoming Approved Apprentice Electrician Schools (DFPES list, PDF)Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical SafetyChecked November 7, 2026