Wyoming Solar License Requirements (2026)

Wyoming does not issue a standalone solar-PV contractor license. Solar-PV installation is electrical work: the State requires electrical equipment to be installed by a licensed electrical contractor using licensed master or journeyman electricians, or registered apprentices under the required supervision, unless a statutory exception applies. A business contracting for that work needs a Wyoming Electrical Contractor license and must actively employ a full-time Wyoming Master Electrician of Record. Some cities add their own solar licenses: Cheyenne issues a Class C2 Solar/Wind Turbine license, Jackson a Specialty Solar Panel Installer license that requires NABCEP or similar certification, and Sheridan a Sign or Solar Contractor license. The State credential does not replace local project permits, utility interconnection approval, or any municipal business requirements.

Local licensing in major Wyoming cities

Wyoming has no statewide solar license, so these cities and counties set their own rules. Each link opens the jurisdiction's official page; confirm the current requirement there before bidding.

Local licensing in major Wyoming cities: what each jurisdiction requires and its published fee
Jurisdiction	What it requires	Fee
City of Cheyenne (Building Permitting & Licensing)cheyennecity.org	Companies selling or installing solar or wind systems without a state and city electrical contractor license need a Class C2 Solar/Wind Turbine license, which requires four years of experience reviewed in person by the Contractor Licensing Board; all electrical work must be done by licensed electrical contractors.	$50.00 application fee; $200.00 initial Class C license
Town of Jackson (Planning & Building)jacksonwy.gov	Solar panel installation, alteration, and repair requires a town Specialty Solar Panel Installer contractor license; NABCEP certification or a similar certification approved by the Building Official is required.	Not published
City of Sheridan (Building Division)sheridanwy.gov	A Sign or Solar Contractor license covers solar work on commercial or residential buildings and requires two years of project verification, $1,000,000 liability insurance, and a $10,000 license and permit bond; solar systems must be installed by a licensed electrician.	$200.00 to obtain and $200.00 annually to renew

Who Regulates Solar Work in Wyoming?

Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety (DFPES) is the main official reference this guide uses for solar work in Wyoming; the law it cites is Wyo. Stat. §§ 35-9-120 through 35-9-130. DFPES licenses electrical contractors and individual electricians, issues wiring permits, and administers the State electrical-licensing requirements.

Official reference: wsfm.wyo.gov

Wyoming State and Local Eligibility Rules

There is no single statewide application for this work, so this guide does not impose a uniform applicant-age, identification, or tax-number rule. Check the business, specialty-trade, and local authorities that govern the actual project. The electrical-contractor license is issued for each firm. The statute does not state a residency condition, but the firm must meet the current DFPES application requirements and designate a qualifying Wyoming Master Electrician of Record.

State-level applicant screening

The Chief Electrical Inspector evaluates the fitness and qualifications of electrical-license applicants under the electrical-licensing statutes.

Background-check requirements

Use the current DFPES application for any required disclosures; the statute does not state a separate solar-PV fingerprint requirement.

Experience and Scope Requirements in Wyoming

The contractor business does not have to make its owner personally qualify as a master electrician, but it must actively employ a full-time Wyoming Master Electrician of Record. The Department states that a Master examination applicant documents 16,000 hours (eight years) in the electrical-wiring industry, including 8,000 hours as a licensed journeyman, plus 576 hours of approved classroom instruction. Local licensing programs, specialty credentials, and project owners may still set their own qualifications.

Relevant records and local documents

DFPES Electrical Contractor application
Master of Record acknowledgment
Personnel of Applicant form
For a new Master: DFPES work-verification and approved classroom documentation

Education and scope boundaries

For the Master path, DFPES describes an education exemption only as provided in its current licensing instructions; verify the current rule and application before relying on an exemption.

Is There a Wyoming Solar Exam?

There is no single statewide trade examination for the local or scope-specific path described here. The applicable testing rule is: Wyoming DFPES licensing process or its current designated testing service

Examination fee: The Electrical Contractor license is $400 for a new license or renewal. A Master applicant has separate examination and individual-license costs; confirm those current charges with DFPES.

Retake policy: Follow the current DFPES Master Electrician examination instructions. Do not treat an individual Master examination as a separate solar-contractor test.

Insurance, Bonds, and Project Requirements in Wyoming

No statewide contractor-license bond applies to the local or scope-specific path described here. A city, county, permit authority, public owner, or project contract may still require a bond, so confirm the actual project requirements before bidding.

General liability

The DFPES Electrical Contractor licensing page does not state a fixed statewide general-liability or contractor-bond amount. A municipality, project owner, lender, or utility may require insurance separately.

Workers' compensation

Construction is an extrahazardous employment under the Wyoming Worker’s Compensation Act. A business subject to the Act must obtain Wyoming coverage before beginning work; confirm coverage, exemptions, and nonresident-employer requirements with the Wyoming Workers’ Compensation Division.

Financial or filing requirements

No statewide financial-statement requirement is stated on the DFPES Electrical Contractor licensing page.

Wyoming Solar Fees and Compliance Costs

Fee	Amount
Application or registration	$400
Initial credential or registration	No separate amount recorded; confirm in the fee guidance
Renewal (every year)	$400

To budget for the applicable registration, permits, insurance, and project requirements, open the cost calculator preloaded for Wyoming solar.

Renewal and Ongoing Compliance in Wyoming

Wyoming has no statewide solar license to renew. The local credentials cited in this guide generally run on a one-year cycle; each issuing authority sets its own schedule. The renewal fee is $400. All Electrical Contractor licenses expire July 1 following issuance. Renew on time and keep the Master of Record relationship current.

Continuing education: DFPES states continuing education for individual Master Electrician renewal (16 hours in the three-year cycle, including code instruction). It does not state a separate contractor-license CE-hour requirement on the Electrical Contractor page.

Out-of-State Solar Credentials in Wyoming

Wyoming has no single statewide credential for this path to transfer through NASCLA. An authority may consider an outside license, examination, or experience record only under its own current rules.

The contractor license requires a Wyoming Master Electrician of Record. Wyoming law permits reciprocal agreements for individual electrical licenses, but the current DFPES process—not this solar guide—controls whether a specific Master credential can be reciprocated. No contractor-license reciprocity is identified here.

Weighing more than one jurisdiction? The national hub compares published Solar license requirements by state — exam, bond, fee, and experience thresholds side by side.

Step-by-Step Compliance Roadmap

Confirm that the work is in the electrical scope. Solar-PV wiring and electrical equipment are subject to Wyoming electrical licensing, code, and permit requirements.
Secure a Wyoming Master Electrician of Record. The contractor must actively employ the Master in a full-time capacity; a Master of Record may serve only one company.
Assemble the contractor application. Use DFPES’s current Electrical Contractor application, Master of Record acknowledgment, and personnel form.
Apply and pay the $400 contractor fee. The DFPES lists $400 for a new Electrical Contractor license and for renewal.
Use properly licensed electrical workers. Use licensed master or journeyman electricians, or registered apprentices under the required supervision, for covered installation work.
Obtain project permits and inspections. Use the State wiring-permit process and confirm whether the local authority has additional building, zoning, or permit requirements.
Complete utility interconnection. Interconnection approval is separate from the State contractor license.
Renew annually by July 1. The Electrical Contractor license expires July 1 following issuance. Keep the Master of Record relationship current.

Pre-Work Checklist

Before bidding or beginning work, confirm each item below with the authorities that govern the project location and scope:

Wyoming Electrical Contractor application
Full-time Wyoming Master Electrician of Record
Master of Record acknowledgment and personnel documentation
$400 Electrical Contractor fee
Properly licensed electricians or registered apprentices under required supervision
Wyoming workers’ compensation determination and coverage if required
State wiring permits and inspections
Utility interconnection and applicable local approvals

Common Compliance Mistakes

The issues below are the most likely to create an unlicensed-work, registration, permit, or scope problem for Wyoming Solar work, based on the official sources cited on this page.

Calling the credential a solar license

The State license is the Electrical Contractor license; solar-PV is handled as electrical work.

Using a Master of Record for more than one company

The statute and DFPES licensing instructions limit a Master of Record to one contractor.

Assuming a Master’s three-year renewal is the contractor cycle

The contractor license renews annually and expires July 1 following issuance; the individual Master credential has its own cycle and CE requirements.

Skipping State wiring permits or local approvals

The contractor license does not itself authorize a project to proceed without the required permits, inspections, interconnection approval, or local review.

Treating NABCEP as a State prerequisite

DFPES does not list NABCEP in the Electrical Contractor requirements. Check voluntary-program or project requirements separately.

Official References and Preparation Materials

These references are cited in the Wyoming sources for this guide or commonly used to prepare for solar work; CLR receives no compensation for listing them.

Wyoming electrical licensing statutes — Wyoming Legislature. Electrical contractor, Master of Record, worker, and expiration requirements.
DFPES Electrical Licensing page and current forms — Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety. Current fees, Master-of-Record documents, and individual licensing instructions.
Wyoming adopted codes and wiring-permit information — Wyoming DFPES. Confirm the code edition and State permit process for each project.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Wyoming have a solar contractor license?

Wyoming does not have a separate solar-PV contractor license. A business installing solar-PV electrical equipment needs the statewide Electrical Contractor license and a full-time Wyoming Master Electrician of Record.

Must the business owner be a Master Electrician?

Not necessarily. The Electrical Contractor must actively employ a full-time Wyoming licensed Master Electrician of Record, who is responsible for compliance and can serve only one contractor.

How much is the Electrical Contractor license?

DFPES lists $400 for a new Electrical Contractor license and $400 for renewal. The license expires July 1 following issuance.

Is NABCEP required in Wyoming?

DFPES’s electrical-licensing requirements do not list NABCEP as a condition of the Electrical Contractor license. A utility, customer, lender, or voluntary program can set separate requirements.

Do I still need permits for a solar project?

Yes. The State Electrical Contractor license does not replace State wiring permits, inspections, utility interconnection, or local building and zoning approvals.

Primary Sources

Regulatory requirements on this page are drawn from the official board, statute, and exam-provider materials listed below.

Verified 2026-09-04 · Next scheduled review 2026-12-03

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Solar Licensing in Neighboring States

Contractors working near a state line, or weighing where to qualify first, should compare Wyoming's requirements against the bordering jurisdictions before bidding or beginning work:

Colorado Solar License Requirements — Colorado Solar PV — Electrical Contractor or Photovoltaic Installer Framework
Idaho Solar License Requirements — Idaho Limited Electrical Contractor — Solar Photovoltaic
Montana Solar License Requirements — Montana Solar Contractor Requirements — Electrical, Construction and Permit Guide
Nebraska Solar License Requirements — Nebraska Solar PV — Electrical Licensing, Contractor Registration, and Interconnection
South Dakota Solar License Requirements — South Dakota Electrical Contractor License for Solar-PV Work
Utah Solar License Requirements — Utah S202 Solar Photovoltaic Contractor — Specialty Contractor Path

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