Handyman Business 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 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 Laramie — Business License (specific regulated types only)

   Laramie does not require a general business license. The City Clerk licenses only specific business types: auctioneer, carnival/circus, junk dealer, mobile vending, pawnbroker, private security, roller skating rink, secondhand dealer, solid waste collector, and vehicle-for-hire businesses (plus rental housing registration). General contracting, electrical, and plumbing licenses are handled by the city's Code Administration division. If your business is not on the City Clerk's list, no city business license is required.

   Official government source

   $0 for most businesses — fees apply only to the specific regulated license types (confirm with the City Clerk, 307-721-5220)·Not applicable for most businesses; regulated license types vary

   $0 for most businesses — fees apply only to the specific regulated license types (confirm with the City Clerk, 307-721-5220)

   Not applicable for most businesses; regulated license types vary

2. City of Laramie Building Permit (for regulated work)

   Certain handyman tasks — electrical, plumbing, HVAC work, or structural modifications — require permits from the City of Laramie Building Department (Code Administration, 307-721-5271); Albany County handles land-use permits only for unincorporated areas outside city limits. Laramie requires city contractor licenses for general and trade contractors (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and others), and electrical work additionally requires a Wyoming state electrical license. Handymen should not perform this regulated work without the applicable city licenses; painting, finish work, fences under 7 feet, and decks under 30 inches above grade are among the exemptions.

   Official government source

   Permit fees vary by project — see the city's building permit fee schedule via the Civic Access portal·1–3 weeks

   Permit fees vary by project — see the city's building permit fee schedule via the Civic Access portal

   1–3 weeks

Official Sources

• City of Laramie City Clerk
• Wyoming Contractor Registration

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