Tattoo Parlor 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. Bloodborne Pathogen Training (per artist)

   No Wyoming state law licenses tattoo artists or mandates bloodborne-pathogen training — the only statewide body-art statute is W.S. 14-3-107 (parental consent required for body art on minors). Federally, OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) requires annual BBP training for employees with occupational exposure, and county/city health departments (Natrona, Laramie County, Albany County) may impose local requirements — check your local health department.

   Official government source

   OSHA-compliant BBP training course ~$25–$100, where applicable·Half-day course

   OSHA-compliant BBP training course ~$25–$100, where applicable

   Half-day course

1. City of Laramie Environmental Health — Body Art Establishment License

   Tattoo and body art establishments in Laramie must be licensed by the City of Laramie Environmental Health Division, which inspects body art establishments; a preoperational inspection is required before opening, and individual practitioners must also hold a city practitioner license. Contact the Environmental Health Inspector (307-721-5283) for application materials; applications are available at 405 E Grand Ave or through the city's online portal.

   Official government source

   $175 establishment license (new); $125 renewal; practitioner license $100 new / $50 renewal·2–6 weeks

   $175 establishment license (new); $125 renewal; practitioner license $100 new / $50 renewal

   2–6 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 Department of Health — Tattoo Body Art Shop Permit
• City of Laramie City Clerk

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