Real Estate Agent 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. Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance

   Wyoming does not statutorily mandate E&O insurance for real-estate licensees, but most brokerages require it and it is strongly advised. Coverage typically starts around $100,000 per occurrence.

   $500–$2,000/year·Immediate to 1 week

   $500–$2,000/year

   Immediate to 1 week

1. Wyoming Real Estate Commission — Salesperson or Broker License

   Real estate salespersons in Wyoming must be licensed by the Wyoming Real Estate Commission. Requirements: complete the Wyoming Law, Salesperson I, and Salesperson II pre-licensing courses (certificates valid one year), pass both the national and Wyoming state exams through Pearson VUE (scores valid 90 days), submit fingerprints for a background check, and provide proof of errors & omissions insurance.

   Official government source

   $300 application fee plus $39 fingerprinting (courses and exam fees separate)·4–8 weeks

   $300 application fee plus $39 fingerprinting (courses and exam fees separate)

   4–8 weeks

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

Official Sources

• Wyoming Real Estate Commission — Salesperson or Broker License
• City of Laramie City Clerk

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