Licensed jobs in Wyoming
Wyoming: 8 occupations, 6 licensing agencies, and no state license for security guards. For each one: the board, the main credential, its training, application fee and renewal cycle, from the boards' own pages.
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Occupations we cover in Wyoming
Wyoming licenses 7 of the 8 occupations below at the state level; security guards is licensed only by cities or counties, if at all. Electricians have the most levels here (8 credentials); each occupation page covers every level.
| Occupation | Main license | Board | Training or experience | Application fee | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | Cosmetologist 4 credentials in all | Wyoming State Board of Cosmetology | Training 1,600 clock hours1 | $482 | Every 2 years3 |
| Notary public | Notary Public | SOS | – | $605 | Every 6 years6 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | Registered Nurse (RN), single state license (Wyoming only) 3 credentials in all | WSBN | – | $1307 | Every 2 years8 |
| Insurance agent | Resident insurance producer license 4 credentials in all | DOI | – | $10010 | Every 2 years11 |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 4 credentials in all | WSBN | – | $6012 | Every 2 years4 |
| Electrician | Journeyman Electrician 8 credentials in all | Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety | Training 576 classroom hours14 Experience 8,000 hours14 | $10015 | Every 3 years15 |
| Security guard | No state license17 | – | – | – | – |
| Real estate agent | Salesperson 3 credentials in all | REC | Training 30 clock hours18 | $30019 | Every 3 years20 |
Licensing boards
6 agencies issue the Wyoming licenses we cover:
- Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety: electricians
- Wyoming State Board of Nursing (WSBN): registered nurses and nursing assistants
- Wyoming State Board of Cosmetology: cosmetologists
- Wyoming Department of Insurance (DOI): insurance agents
- Wyoming Real Estate Commission (REC): real estate agents
- Wyoming Secretary of State (SOS): notaries
Moving to Wyoming with a license
For electricians, the Wyoming board names the states whose licenses it accepts. The boards for insurance agents publish no transfer route, so you apply as a new applicant. Conditions, fees and forms are on each occupation page.
| Occupation | Routes the board publishes |
|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | License by endorsement, Universal license recognition and Military service members and spouses42 |
| Notary public | Military service members and spouses6 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | License by endorsement, Temporary license or permit, Universal license recognition and Military service members and spouses94 |
| Insurance agent | – |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | License by endorsement and Temporary license or permit134 |
| Electrician | Reciprocity agreements and Temporary license or permit1516 |
| Real estate agent | Exam waiver and Military service members and spouses21 |
Check a license
Every board above runs its own license search. The Wyoming license lookup page lists them in one place, with the links to report an unlicensed or problem provider.
Sources
Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.
- Board of Cosmetology Rules Chapter 6: Course of Study (033.0001.6.04012026)Wyoming Secretary of State - Administrative RulesDated April 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- Board of Cosmetology Rules Chapter 1: General Provision (033.0001.1.04012026)Wyoming Secretary of State - Administrative RulesDated April 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- Board of Cosmetology Rules Chapter 13: Fees (033.0001.13.01182024)Wyoming Secretary of State - Administrative RulesDated January 18, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
- Wyoming Statutes Title 33, Chapter 12 (Wyoming Cosmetology Act, W.S. 33-12-119 to 33-12-140) excerptWyoming LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- Wyoming Notary Application with ExamWyoming Secretary of StateDated January 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- Wyoming Statutes Title 32 (Public Officers and Employees), current compiled PDFWyoming LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- WSBN Rules Chapter 5: FeesWyoming State Board of NursingDated May 26, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- WSBN Rules Chapter 2Wyoming State Board of NursingDated October 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- WSBN LicensingWyoming State Board of NursingChecked November 8, 2026
- W.S. 26-4-101 Fee scheduleWyoming LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- Producer License Requirements, Fees, & FAQsWyoming Department of InsuranceChecked November 8, 2026
- WSBN Rules Chapter 5: FeesWyoming State Board of NursingDated May 26, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- WSBN Rules Chapter 2: Licensing and Certification RequirementsWyoming State Board of NursingDated December 17, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- Electrical Board Rules Chapter 5: Electrical Licensing (041.0001.5.07192023)Wyoming Secretary of State - Administrative RulesDated July 19, 2023Checked November 7, 2026
- Electrical Safety - LicensingWyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical SafetyDated October 28, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- DFPES General Agency Rules Chapter 6: Electrical Licensing (041.0003.6.10052023)Wyoming Secretary of State - Administrative RulesDated October 5, 2023Checked November 7, 2026
- PI FAQs - Private Investigators and Security Firms, Frequently Asked QuestionsWyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (Office of the Attorney General)Checked November 7, 2026
- Pre-Licensing Course Outlines and Provider Application InstructionsWyoming Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
- Real Estate Commission Rules Chapter 2 - FeesWyoming Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
- W.S. 33-28-101 through 33-28-401Wyoming Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026
- Real Estate Commission Rules Chapter 1 - General Provisions and LicensingWyoming Real Estate CommissionChecked November 6, 2026