Food Truck Permit Requirements in Laramie, 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 Department of Agriculture — Food Safety Manager Certification

   Wyoming's Food Safety Rule requires a knowledgeable person-in-charge at each food establishment; a Certified Food Protection Manager is required for higher-risk operations and by certain county health departments (e.g., Laramie, Natrona, Teton) — it is not a universal statewide mandate. Food-safety oversight: Wyoming Department of Agriculture, Consumer Health Services, or your county health department (confirm your county's CFPM policy — needs_review).

   Official government source

   $80–$150 CFPM exam, where required·1–2 days

   $80–$150 CFPM exam, where required

   1–2 days

1. Albany County / City of Laramie — Mobile Food Unit Permit

   All food trucks operating in Laramie must obtain a Mobile Food Unit (MFU) permit from the local health department. The truck undergoes an inspection before the permit is issued. Annual renewal required.

   Official government source

   $250–$450/year·2–4 weeks after application and inspection

   $250–$450/year

   2–4 weeks after application and inspection

2. City of Laramie City Clerk — Business License

   Laramie requires a Business License for regulated businesses operating within city limits. The City Clerk issues licenses and processes renewals. This license must be renewed annually and displayed at your place of business.

   Official government source

   $50–$500/year depending on business type and gross revenues·1–3 weeks

   $50–$500/year depending on business type and gross revenues

   1–3 weeks

3. Commissary Agreement

   Most jurisdictions require mobile food units to operate from an approved commissary — a licensed commercial kitchen for food prep, storage, and cleaning. A signed commissary agreement must be submitted with the permit application.

   $200–$700/month (commissary rental fees vary)·Arranged before permit application

   $200–$700/month (commissary rental fees vary)

   Arranged before permit application

Official Sources

• Laramie / Albany County Health Department
• Wyoming Department of Revenue — Sales Tax License

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