Handyman Business Permit Requirements in Casper, WY

1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

   Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

   Official government source

   Free·Immediate (online application)

   Free

   Immediate (online application)

1. Wyoming Department of Revenue — Sales Tax License

   Required for all businesses selling taxable goods or services in Wyoming. Wyoming charges a 4% state sales tax; counties may add up to 2% and optional resort taxes may apply. Register with the Wyoming Department of Revenue online.

   Official government source

   $60 one-time sales/use tax license fee (W.S. § 39-15-106(a))·Immediate (online)

   $60 one-time sales/use tax license fee (W.S. § 39-15-106(a))

   Immediate (online)

2. Wyoming Contractor Registration

   Wyoming does not have a statewide general contractor license. Contractors must register their business with the Secretary of State and comply with local permit requirements. Most cities require local contractor registration.

   Official government source

   $100–$300 (local)·2–4 weeks

   $100–$300 (local)

   2–4 weeks

1. City of Casper Business/Health License (most businesses exempt)

   Casper does not require a general business license. The city licenses only enumerated business types (junk dealers, pawnshops, itinerant merchants, unsolicited salesmen, secondhand dealers, hotels/rooming houses, buses, taxicabs). However, businesses affecting public health - food service (including catering, food trucks, and bakeries), child day cares, body art/tattoo studios, massage therapy, and lodging - must obtain a City of Casper health license through the City Clerk after Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspection. Most other businesses (salons, trades, professional and personal services) need no city business license.

   Official government source

   $0 for most businesses; city health licenses $25-$100+ per year where required (e.g. restaurants $100 base)·Health licenses issued after inspection and fee payment; not applicable for most businesses

   $0 for most businesses; city health licenses $25-$100+ per year where required (e.g. restaurants $100 base)

   Health licenses issued after inspection and fee payment; not applicable for most businesses

2. Natrona County Building Permit (for regulated work)

   Certain handyman tasks - including electrical, plumbing, HVAC work, or structural modifications - require permits pulled from the Natrona County Building & Inspections office (unincorporated areas) or the City of Casper Building Inspection Division (within city limits). Handymen should not perform regulated trade work without the appropriate license: Casper and Natrona County license contractors locally, and electricians are licensed by the State of Wyoming.

   Official government source

   $50–$500 per project depending on scope·1–3 weeks

   $50–$500 per project depending on scope

   1–3 weeks

Official Sources

• City of Casper City Clerk
• Wyoming Contractor Registration

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