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How to become a general contractor in Wyoming

State law and licensing-board sources · Last reviewed October 11, 2026

Journeyman level Licensed by cities or counties, not the state What's a journeyman?

Wyoming general contractor licenses are issued by cities, towns and counties, and a 2024 state law makes them recognize each other's ICC-tested licenses. In Cheyenne, a Class A (any building) license needs a qualified supervisor with 7 years and 14,000 hours of experience plus an exam. In Casper, a Class I license needs 8 years of residential and commercial experience plus an ICC (International Code Council) exam. We found no license requirement in Cheyenne's or Casper's rules for general construction laborers working for a builder. [1][2][3]

New to the trade?

Starting from zero in Wyoming

We found no license requirement for general construction laborers in Cheyenne's or Casper's rules, so you can start by getting hired by a builder, remodeler or framing crew as a laborer or helper and building documented experience. Contractor licenses go to the company and its qualified supervisor; Cheyenne's smallest tested license needs 3 years and Casper's Class III residential remodel license needs 4. [2][3]

  • High school diploma or GED

    We found no license, and so no diploma rule, for general construction workers in Cheyenne's or Casper's rules: contractor licenses go to the business and its qualified supervisor. Apprenticeship sponsors set their own entry requirements Check each program. [2][5]

  • Helper jobs

    Cheyenne requires every worker on site to be licensed for some trades, including plumbing, electrical, refrigeration and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning). A Cheyenne general contractor must use licensed subcontractors for those trades. [2]

  • Document your experience

    Cheyenne requires all dates and hours to be verified by a third party (it recommends its Dates/Hours form) and may accept payroll records. Casper asks for notarized experience affidavits. [2][8]

  • Apprenticeships

    Wyoming's state apprenticeship hub, WyApprenticeships.com, lists construction apprenticeships such as construction craft laborer. Apprentices are paid employees and get scheduled wage increases. [5][9]

  • Credit for school

    Cheyenne counts experience and/or education acceptable to its board toward the Class A, Class B, Class R limited and Class C qualified supervisor licenses. [2]

  • Still in high school?

    Wyoming's Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways connect youth ages 16 to 24 to construction careers and help high school students earn post-secondary credentials. Districts set their own career and technical education (CTE) programs, and dual and concurrent enrollment earns college credit at Wyoming's community colleges and the University of Wyoming. Cheyenne issues a Class E educational license so school districts and community colleges can build one- and two-family homes as part of a construction curriculum under a qualified instructor. [2][6][10][11]

Where to apply in WyomingHow to get an apprenticeshipHelper jobs

Wyoming contractor license at a glance

Who issues licenses
Cities, towns and counties (for example Cheyenne's Contractor Licensing Board and Casper's Community Development Department) No state general contractor license found [1][2][3]
Cheyenne classes
Class A (any structure), Class B (homes up to 3 stories and 1-story commercial up to 7,500 sq ft), Class R (single-family homes), Class R limited Non-structural remodels [2]
Cheyenne experience
Qualified supervisor: Class A 7 years/14,000 hours Class B and R 5 years/10,000 hours; Class R limited 3 years/6,000 hours; all plus an exam [2]
Casper classes
Class I (any structure, 8 years), IIA (up to 12,000 sq ft, 6 years), IIB (residential up to 4 units, 6 years), III (residential remodels, 4 years), IV Maintenance, 2 years [3]
Exams
ICC contractor exams Cheyenne also accepts NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies), NASCLA (National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies) or other board-approved exams [2][3]
Insurance
Cheyenne Class A, B and R: $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate. Casper: $250,000 per person, $500,000 per incident, $250,000 property damage [2][3]
Trade work
In Cheyenne, general contractor licenses don't cover electrical, plumbing, refrigeration or HVAC work Those need their own licensed contractors [2]
Moving within Wyoming
Local governments must recognize another Wyoming jurisdiction's contractor license if you passed an ICC exam or equivalent W.S. 16-6-1101 [1]
On this page
  1. At a glance
  2. Starting from zero
  3. The license pathway
  4. Who licenses contractors in Wyoming
  5. Cheyenne
  6. Casper
  7. Career changers
  8. Steps to get licensed
  9. Where to get the hours
  10. Licensed in another state?
  11. Questions people ask

The license pathway in Wyoming

  1. 1

    Construction worker or apprentice (no license)

    Cheyenne requires every worker on the job site to be licensed for some trades, including plumbing, electrical, refrigeration and HVAC. On general building work, the contractor's qualified supervisor oversees and is responsible for all work the contractor performs. [2]

  2. 2

    Residential contractor (Cheyenne Class R / Casper Class IIB)

    • 10,000 hours on the job
    • 5 years of experience
    • Yes: Cheyenne board-approved exam; Casper ICC G11-N, G12-N or G13-N
    • Cheyenne $50 application + $400; Casper $150
    • Cheyenne yearly, $100; Casper $75

    Cheyenne Class R covers detached single-family homes up to 3 stories and needs a qualified supervisor with 5 years and 10,000 hours. Casper Class IIB covers residential buildings up to four units and needs 6 years of residential experience. [2][3]

  3. 3

    Building contractor (Cheyenne Class B / Casper Class IIA)

    • 10,000 hours on the job
    • 5 years of experience
    • Yes: Cheyenne board-approved exam; Casper ICC G11-N or G12-N
    • Cheyenne $50 application + $400; Casper $150
    • Cheyenne yearly, $100; Casper $75

    Cheyenne Class B covers residential buildings up to 3 stories and single-story commercial buildings up to 7,500 sq ft (5 years and 10,000 hours). Casper Class IIA covers residential and commercial buildings up to 12,000 sq ft (6 years of residential and commercial experience). [2][3]

  4. 4

    General contractor (Cheyenne Class A / Casper Class I)

    • 14,000 hours on the job
    • 7 years of experience
    • Yes: Cheyenne board-approved exam; Casper ICC G12-N
    • Cheyenne $50 application + $600; Casper $300
    • Cheyenne yearly, $200; Casper $150

    Any type or size of structure. Cheyenne's Class A qualified supervisor needs 7 years and 14,000 hours of experience or education acceptable to the board; Casper's Class I needs 8 years of residential and commercial experience. [2][3]

Who licenses contractors in Wyoming

Contractor licenses in Wyoming are issued by local governments. W.S. 16-6-1101, passed in 2024, requires every county, city, town or other government entity that licenses contractors to recognize a license from another Wyoming jurisdiction if it's active and in good standing and you passed the ICC "contractor, plumbing, mechanical or another appropriate examination, or an equivalent." The accepting jurisdiction can still require its own proof of financial assurance and can refuse a license it previously revoked or suspended.

This page covers Cheyenne and Casper. If you'll build elsewhere, ask that building department. [1][2][3]

Cheyenne

The Cheyenne Contractor Licensing Board licenses the company and its qualified supervisor, who must work for that company full time and can represent only one contractor.

All qualified supervisors pass an exam from the ICC, NICET, NASCLA or another approved agency. Class A, B and R contractors need $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate liability insurance. The fee table lists a $50 application fee plus $600 for Class A and $400 for Class B or R, renewed for $200 and $100. Licenses expire one year after issue. Call (307) 637-6265. [2][4]

Casper

Casper's Community Development Department issues these general contractor classes, each with proof of a passing exam:

Casper also licenses roofing contractors (1 year of experience and ICC G14-N or G15-N). Contractors carry liability insurance of at least $250,000 per person, $500,000 per incident and $250,000 property damage. Call (307) 235-8254. [3]

Career changers

Experience requirements are the main hurdle: Cheyenne's Class A needs 14,000 hours and Casper's Class I needs 8 years. Cheyenne lets its board count education as well as experience for several classes, so ask the board whether your schooling counts. For roofing, solar and other specialty work, see our roofing contractor guide and career change guide. [2][3]

Steps to get licensed in Wyoming

  1. Learn the work

    Work for a licensed builder or join a construction apprenticeship. Keep records of your dates and hours; you'll need third-party verification later. [2][5]

  2. Check the license where you'll build

    We found no state general contractor license, so ask the building department where your jobs will be; Cheyenne and Casper both license general contractors. [1][2][3]

  3. Pass the exam for your class

    Take the ICC exam your class requires (Casper lists G11-N, G12-N, G13-N or F46-N by class; Cheyenne keeps a board list). You apply and pay the testing agency directly. [2][3]

  4. Get insurance and apply

    Cheyenne applications go through its OpenGov portal, and the company and its qualified supervisor each need a license. Both cities require liability insurance, and Cheyenne also requires a Wyoming workers' compensation letter of good standing. [2][3][4]

  5. Renew

    Cheyenne licenses expire one year after issue. Casper's fee table lists renewal fees for each class. [2][3]

Where to get the hours

Programs that train general contractors in or for Wyoming, from their own official pages. Listed by type, not ranked.

Licensed in another state?

We didn't find a reciprocity agreement published by the licensing office for this license. Ask the office how it treats an out-of-state license or experience before you apply.

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Questions people ask

Does Wyoming have a state general contractor license?

We found no state general contractor license. Counties, cities and towns license contractors, and state law (W.S. 16-6-1101) makes them recognize each other's ICC-tested licenses. [1][2][3]

How much experience do I need for a Cheyenne Class A license?

Your qualified supervisor needs 7 years with 14,000 hours of experience and/or education acceptable to the board, plus a passing exam. [2]

Can a Wyoming general contractor do the plumbing and electrical work?

Not under the general license. In Cheyenne, Class A, B and R licenses exclude electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC and fire protection work, and Class A and B contractors must hire properly licensed subcontractors for those trades. [2]

Sources (11)
  1. Wyoming Statutes Title 16, W.S. 16-6-1101 (contractor licenses; reciprocity), created by 2024 Enrolled Act 37 (SF0114), Wyoming Legislature. Accessed October 11, 2026.
  2. City of Cheyenne Contractor Licensing Regulations (Rev. 03/10/2026), City of Cheyenne Contractor Licensing Board. Accessed October 11, 2026.
  3. General and Sub Contractors, City of Casper Community Development Department. Accessed October 11, 2026.
  4. Building Permitting & Licensing, City of Cheyenne. Accessed October 11, 2026.
  5. Wyoming Apprenticeships (home page), Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. Accessed October 11, 2026.
  6. Apprenticeship Expansion and Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways, Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. Accessed October 11, 2026.
  7. Apprenticeship Finder, U.S. Department of Labor. Accessed October 11, 2026.
  8. Contractor Licensing, City of Casper Community Development Department. Accessed October 11, 2026.
  9. FAQ, Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (WyApprenticeships.com). Accessed October 11, 2026.
  10. Career & Technical Education, Wyoming Department of Education. Accessed October 11, 2026.
  11. Dual & Concurrent Enrollment, Wyoming Department of Education. Accessed October 11, 2026.