Pest Control 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. Pest Control Business License / Company Registration

   Wyoming licenses individual commercial pesticide applicators through the Wyoming Department of Agriculture's Pesticide Program; there is no separate state pest-control company/business license. Every applicator-for-hire in the company must hold a current commercial applicator license.

   Official government source

   Individual applicator licensing only — no separate Wyoming company license·2–4 weeks

   Individual applicator licensing only — no separate Wyoming company license

   2–4 weeks

1. Wyoming Department of Agriculture — Commercial Pesticide Applicator License

   Commercial pesticide applicators in Wyoming must be licensed by the Wyoming Department of Agriculture. Requires passing the core general exam plus a written exam in each relevant pest control category. Licenses are valid through January 31 of the third year after issue.

   Official government source

   $25 (license fee)·2–4 weeks

   $25 (license fee)

   2–4 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 Department of Agriculture — Commercial Pesticide Applicator License
• City of Casper City Clerk

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