Barber Shop Permit Requirements in Cheyenne, WY

Complete permit and license guide for starting a barber shop in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming.

Verified 2026-08-19 5 stops $200–$800 est. 4–10 weeks to obtain all permits and licenses
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Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Key agencies and fees on this page were re-checked against official government sources on .

Federal — start here

1 stop

  1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

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

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online application)

State of Wyoming

2 stops

  1. State Barber License (per barber)

    Every barber must hold a Wyoming barber license, administered with the Wyoming Board of Cosmetology (cosmetology.wyo.gov). Requires 1,250 hours of barber schooling (750 hours for licensed-cosmetologist crossover) and passing the board examinations.

    Official government source

    $65 examination + ~$36 initial license (board fee schedule — confirm current amounts)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)

City of Cheyenne / Laramie County

2 stops

  1. Wyoming State Board of Barber — Salon License

    Barber shops need a state shop license via the Wyoming cosmetology/barber board (cosmetology.wyo.gov) AND a City of Cheyenne barber/beauty shop license ($65/yr per location, Municipal Code sec. 5.08.030).

    Official government source

    State shop fee unverified — see board fee schedule. City license: $65/yr per location.3–6 weeks

  2. City of Cheyenne City Clerk — Business License

    Cheyenne has NO general business license. Municipal Code section 5.04.030 enumerates the only licensed business types (e.g., barber/beauty shops, food service, liquor, massage, body art, garages/car lots/service stations, pawnbrokers, secondhand dealers, transient merchants/solicitors, towing, tree maintenance, nicotine retail, taxis, private security). Businesses not on that list need no City of Cheyenne business license; confirm any edge case with the City Clerk.

    Official government source

    Flat per-type fees set by Municipal Code Ch. 5.08 (e.g., barber/beauty shop $65/yr per location, massage establishment $135/yr, body art establishment $165/yr, towing $90/yr). Fees are NOT based on gross revenues. $0 for business types not enumerated in section 5.04.030.1–3 weeks

Terminus

Open for business — est. $200–$800 · 4–10 weeks to obtain all permits and licenses

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