Plumbing Contractor 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)

1. City of Laramie — Plumbing Contractor License (no state license)

   Wyoming does not license plumbers or plumbing contractors at the state level — there is no Wyoming Plumbing Board. Plumbing licensing is handled locally: in Laramie, plumbing licenses are issued by the city's Code Administration division (307-721-5271, [email protected]), and plumbing permits are required for regulated work. Requirements and fees are set by the city; contact Code Administration for the current application process.

   Official government source

   Set by the City of Laramie — confirm with Code Administration·Confirm with City of Laramie Code Administration

   Set by the City of Laramie — confirm with Code Administration

   Confirm with City of Laramie Code Administration

2. 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

3. Albany County / Laramie Plumbing Permit (per project)

   A separate permit must be pulled with the local building/plumbing department for each job. Inspections are required upon job completion.

   Official government source

   Fee not published; confirm via Civic Access portal or Code Administration (307-721-5271)·Confirm processing time with Code Administration

   Fee not published; confirm via Civic Access portal or Code Administration (307-721-5271)

   Confirm processing time with Code Administration

Official Sources

• Wyoming Plumbing Board — Plumbing Contractor License
• City of Laramie City Clerk

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