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Transfer Your Plumber License to Wyoming: Reciprocity & Endorsement (2026)

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Wyoming issues no statewide journeyman plumber license, so there is no Wyoming state license to transfer into or out of. Any licensing for this work is handled below the state level (a city, county or contractor-level authority), so check with the authority where you will work. Not applicable at the state level — Wyoming issues no statewide plumber license, so there is no state exam to waive or transfer. Each municipality sets its own exam and rules; e.g., the City of Cheyenne requires passing an ICC National plumbing exam (or an equivalent trade exam) and offers no reciprocity, so an out-of-state license is not transferable through any state agreement.

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Verdict

No statewide license

The structural fact first: Wyoming does not issue a statewide journeyman plumber license, so "which board do I apply to" has no state-level answer and there is no state credential to carry across. Your first task is to identify the authority that governs the jobsite — a contractor-level board, or the city or county where you will work — and read its exam and experience rules directly. Just as important on the way out: a credential earned under Wyoming's regime generally will not satisfy another state's condition that you hold a state license earned by examination, so expect new-applicant treatment if you later move to a state that does license at the state level. Treat the notes below as directions to the right authority, not a transfer checklist.

Wyoming has NO state-level plumber license and no state plumbing board; as of 2026-07-21 plumber licensing is entirely municipal/county (Cheyenne, Casper, and other cities run their own journeyman/master licensing and exams), so all booleans are false, reciprocity_partners is [], and there is no state fee, application, or verification system. A credential earned in Wyoming (municipal) generally cannot be transferred elsewhere by state reciprocity, and an out-of-state plumber must qualify under the specific city or county where they will work. The City of Cheyenne Contractor Licensing Board is cited as a representative municipal program; the fee and experience figures shown are Cheyenne's and vary by jurisdiction, and some smaller towns/counties may not require a license.

Wyoming requirements at a glance

Out-of-state plumbing license transfer requirements for Wyoming, verified 2026-07-21
Additional requirements
  • There is no Wyoming state plumbing license — obtain a license from the city or county where the work will be performed (e.g., City of Cheyenne Contractor Licensing Board, City of Casper)
  • City of Cheyenne journeyman: document three years (6,000 hours) of journeyman experience and pass an ICC National plumbing exam or equivalent
  • Attend the local licensing board meeting where required (Cheyenne Contractor Licensing Board)
  • Master (qualified supervisor) is the higher municipal tier, licensed by the same local board
FeesNo statewide fee (no state license). Municipal fees vary — e.g., City of Cheyenne journeyman: $50 application + $50 initial license; master/qualified supervisor same process with a $25 annual renewal
Processing timeSet by each municipality; Cheyenne applications are approved at a Contractor Licensing Board meeting, so timing depends on that board's schedule

Step by step

  1. Wyoming issues no statewide journeyman plumber license, so there is no state license to transfer: confirm with the authority linked on this page who licenses the work where you will practice.
  2. Contact that city, county or contractor-level authority for its own requirements, exams and fees.
  3. Keep records of your current license, exams and documented experience — a local authority may credit them, but nothing transfers at state level.

Official links

Nearby states

Plumber license transfer into the states bordering Wyoming:

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Frequently asked questions

Does my plumbing license transfer to Wyoming?

No — Wyoming issues no statewide journeyman plumber license, so there is no state credential to receive by reciprocity and no state exam to waive. You apply to the contractor board or the specific city or county that governs your worksite.

Does Wyoming issue a state plumbing license?

No — Not applicable at the state level — Wyoming issues no statewide plumber license, so there is no state exam to waive or transfer. Because there is no statewide journeyman license, an out-of-state credential is not transferred by reciprocity; you meet the contractor board's or the specific city or county's requirements (verified 2026-07-21).

Sources

Primary sources only — official boards and compact commissions. Data last verified 2026-07-21.

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