Nail Salon 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 Nail Technician License (per technician)

   Each nail technician must hold a valid Wyoming Nail Technician (Manicurist) License. Requires completion of a nail technology program (typically 300–600 hours) and passing a state board exam.

   Official government source

   ~$36 initial license + $65 examination (board fee schedule — confirm; needs_review)·4–8 weeks

   ~$36 initial license + $65 examination (board fee schedule — confirm; needs_review)

   4–8 weeks

2. 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)

1. Wyoming State Board of Cosmetology — Salon License

   Nail salons in Wyoming must obtain a salon license from the Wyoming Board of Cosmetology. Applications must reach the Board at least 15 days before opening, and the salon must have an inspection (or the Board's verbal approval) and the salon license posted before opening.

   Official government source

   $300 (new salon license; prorated if opening Oct-Dec)·3–6 weeks

   $300 (new salon license; prorated if opening Oct-Dec)

   3–6 weeks

2. 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

Official Sources

• Wyoming State Board of Cosmetology — Salon License
• City of Casper City Clerk

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