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Transfer Your Cosmetology / Barber License to Wyoming: Reciprocity & Endorsement (2026)

Updated · Data verified · source: Wyoming Board of Cosmetology ↗
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Does my cosmetology license transfer to Wyoming?

Wyoming accepts licensed cosmetologists from every state via endorsement — no re-schooling when your training meets its 1,600 training hours requirement. Applications go to the Wyoming Board of Cosmetology; the fee is $273 (endorsement fee as listed on the board's Transferring a License page, money order only (board rules Chapter 13 list a $225 endorsement fee and a $48 per year personal license fee)).

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Verdict

Licensure by endorsement

At 1,600 required training hours, Wyoming sits in the national mainstream. Transfers from most states clear the hour bar; if you trained in one of the low-hour states (around 1,000-1,200 hours), check the gap-closing options in the requirements below before assuming you need more schooling.

Not a Cosmetology Licensure Compact state (no compact legislation as of 2026-07-21). Endorsement is governed by W.S. 33-12-132 and board rules Chapter 2. Current board rules set the cosmetology course at 1,600 hours — older ~2,000-hour figures are outdated.

Wyoming requirements at a glance

Out-of-state cosmetology license transfer requirements for Wyoming, verified 2026-10-29
ExamNo Wyoming exam retake by endorsement when you passed a state examination given by a state board or testing company for your current license
Training hours1,600 training hours for the standard license
Fees$273 (endorsement fee as listed on the board's Transferring a License page, money order only (board rules Chapter 13 list a $225 endorsement fee and a $48 per year personal license fee))
Processing timenot published by the board

Step by step

  1. Confirm Wyoming's current requirements on the Wyoming Board of Cosmetology website — rules change.
  2. Submit the endorsement application to the Wyoming Board of Cosmetology (application linked on this page).
  3. Arrange license verification from your current state.
  4. Hold a current license from another state with training completed at a licensed school or state-approved apprenticeship program.
  5. Have passed a state examination administered by a state board or testing company.
  6. Official license certifications sent from both your original state and your current state of licensure.
  7. Submit a notarized application with a current passport-style photo and proof of lawful presence.
  8. Pay the fees listed above, and allow for the processing time shown there.

Official links

Wyoming Board of Cosmetology ↗Wyoming application ↗

Nearby states

Cosmetology / Barber license transfer into the states bordering Wyoming:

Wyoming for other professions

Frequently asked questions

How many training hours does Wyoming require for cosmetology?

1,600 clock hours for the standard cosmetology license (verified 2026-10-29). Transfers with fewer completed hours should review Wyoming's gap options — experience substitution, supplemental training, or examination.

Is Wyoming in the Cosmetology Licensure Compact?

No — Wyoming has not enacted the compact as of 2026-10-29. Endorsement through the Wyoming Board of Cosmetology is the transfer path.

Sources

Primary sources only — official boards and compact commissions. Data last verified 2026-10-29.

Reviewed by the License Reciprocity Editorial Team · verified against primary sources 2026-10-29

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