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OBTAINING A WYOMING CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE
If you’ve landed on this page, chances are you’re in the process of launching your own contracting business—and we want to congratulate you! Like any other state, Wyoming has requirements that you must meet before you can legally perform work. The most important one is having a valid WY contractor’s license.
General Contractors get licensed at the jurisdictional level in Wyoming and not the state level. If you need to get licensed in more than one jurisdiction then you will still have to fill out the application for that jurisdiction but they will accept the exam that you have already taken if it is appropriate for your license. You still will have to register your business at the state level with the Wyoming Secretary of State. http://soswy.state.wy.us/ and go to the Wyoming Department of Revenue for Wyoming Tax ID number. http://revenue.wyo.gov/At Contractors Training Center, we understand that you may not be fully aware of the laws, rules, and regulations. If this happens to be the case, don’t worry. It’s why we are here – to help and support you through this tedious but rewarding process.
You won’t get very far without a Wyoming Contractor’s license. Performing work without one is illegal. Think about it, if anyone could build houses, what would the quality of these homes be like? With our guidance, you will have this license in no time.
Our team of specialists is knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate about the construction industry. We help contractors start their business the right way. We understand this process from top to bottom and hold the best tools, resources, and practice exams to prepare you. So, do you absolutely need a contractor’s license before you can start building homes in WY? The answer is, YES.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
Everything you could need to embark on this learning journey can be found here on this page. We have a collection of high-quality resources, tools, and information. These are the minimum of what you can expect from this experience. Our services will help you in many ways, including:
- Discuss the various types of exams that you will encounter.
- Guide you through the different steps for certification.
- Provide you with additional study resources and helpful tools.
- Minimize the hassle involved with the exam-taking process and make it simple.
- Provide you with the necessary materials and books to take the OPEN BOOK exam.
- Provide you with Tabbing and Highlighting instructions so that answers can be found quickly.
- Additional services where we will tab and Highlight the books for you.
- Provide you with hundreds of practice questions.
- Application fulfillment services that guide you through the application process.
- Offer support with a friendly customer service team. We are happy to answer any questions that you may have.
At Contractor Training Center, we have the Prep Class, and the books, and the tabs needed for you to pass the many contractor examinations. The exams are OPEN BOOK and Tabbing and Highlighting the books is allowed and part of our curriculum. The books referenced are from the International Code Council (ICC) and we have all of the ICC Books needed for the ICC Prep class. The following cities require you to pass the ICC exam to obtain a contractor's license: Cheyenne, Cody, Douglas, Gillette, Jackson, and Lander.
It isn’t necessary to study and memorize all the material contained in the reference books, that would likely take you many months of study. The trick to passing these exams is to be able to find answers quickly. This is where our techniques really work for you. We also provide you with many practice questions. This will help you absorb much of the material and also help you learn your way around the various books. We teach you keyword techniques and time-saving techniques and prepare you for the tricky ways that questions are sometimes worded. We can have you ready and confident to take your test in less than a week. We see our best results when people take the exam within a week of taking the Prep course.
We also keep working with you if you don’t pass the exam on the first attempt. We will ask you to send us your pass/fail report. This will show us the areas in the exam where you struggled. Now we will know how best to prepare you for taking the exam again. Then we will put you in another prep class for free. We are very good at getting our contractors to pass the exams and determined to get you the license you seek.
We have helped over 40,000 contractors obtain their licenses! We are committed to your success and have an extremely high first-pass rate. Everything you need to know about the Wyoming contracting exam can be found on our page. For any questions, we are only a phone call away.
THE BENEFITS OF HAVING A CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE IN WY
Clients in this business will often ask to see a physical copy of your contractor’s license before they buy your services. This is because it will prove your credibility to them as a professional. A license shows them you have met all of the requirements and WY regulations and rules.
With a license, your clients can trust that you have the knowledge and skills to do what they need. It’s an assurance that you’ll follow all applicable laws and regulations. You can build a relationship with your customers and establish trust in other ways, of course. However, a licensed contractor will stand out far more and attract customers easier.
A contractor’s license significantly increases the earning potential for your business. Not only can you take on bigger projects. A license entails that clients are more willing to pay a higher price for your work and services.
If you decide against getting this valuable documentation, it can have consequences. The most serious is that you can get caught for performing work illegally. This gets you and your business in muddy water. It also discredits you. When clients hear you are not in good legal standing, they will disappear faster than you can blink. You can avoid this by getting your license with the help of our website.
Additionally, many states legally require businesses to hold a contractor's license to work on projects over a certain financial threshold. If you take the initiative and earn your license now, you can get more business, increase profits, and take on more significant assignments right away. Clients will typically pay a higher fee for licensed contractors because they can trust that the contractor knows what to do and how to do it well.
HOW TO GET A CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE IN WYOMING
General contractors do not need to hold a state license to work in Wyoming. Licensing is done at the local level so check with your city or county before you begin work. Many of the local jurisdictions have similar requirements and testing. Here are a few of the main jurisdictions.
Gillette Application https://www.gillettewy.gov/home/showdocument?id=380
ICC testing is done through Pearson Vue Computer-based testing: visit www.pearsonvue.com/ icc or call Pearson VUE at 1-877-234-6082
The Gillette jurisdiction accept the National standard examinations on information provided by the International Code Council (ICC). There are 3 different levels of Contractor licenses for General Contractors where you will have to take an exam.
- Class A contractors can do work on all structures up to and including high rise buildings. W11 National Standard General Building Contractor (A) 90 multiple-choice questions Exam fee: $110 (CBT) Open book—4-hour time limit
- Class B contractors can do work on all structures up to and including four stories in height. W12 National Standard Building Contractor (B) 80 multiple-choice questions Exam fee: $110 (CBT) Open book—4-hour time limit
- Class C contractors are home and duplex builders.W13 National Standard Residential Building Contractor (C) 80 multiple-choice questions Exam fee: $110 (CBT) Open book—4-hour time limit
Class D and E licensing is more oriented to subcontractors and in some cases, a test may not be required.
- Class D contractors are residential remodeling contractors.
- Class E contractors are roofing, siding, window and deck installers.
Additional information can be found on the National Contractor/Trades Examination Information Bulletin https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/CO-National.pd
HOW TO GET A CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE IN CHEYENNE
Cheyenne will allow you to take ICC contractor exams based on the National Contractor/Trades Examination Information Bulletin https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/CO-National.pd or the Wyoming Contractor /Trades Examination Information Bulletin https://www.iccsafe.org/wp-content/uploads/CO_WY-AssocMunicipalities.pdf
Class A – General Contractor: You will need to apply for a Class A license in Cheyenne for any construction, alteration, or repair work on any type or sized structure. A Class A license may perform any work classified under Classes B, C, and D except for trade work.
Class B – Building Contractor: A Class B license application will be needed for the construction, alteration, or repair of one, two, three, and four-family residential construction and one-story commercial buildings up to 2,500 square feet. A Class B license can perform any work classified under Class C, D, and R except for trade work.
Class R – Residential Contractor: You will need an application for a Class R contractor if you are planning to do any construction, alteration, additions, or repairs of detached single-family dwellings no more than three stories high and accessory structures. A Class R contractor may perform all work classified under a Class D license except performing trade work.
In all cases, you may hire a subcontractor to perform any and all trade work. Additionally, your application may look a little different across classes, however, your application process will be very similar for all licenses.
What Do You Need To Become a General Contractor in Cheyenne?
Although the licenses you may be applying for are different, your application process will be virtually the same. What may differ, however, is required exams and associated fees, which is described further below. Your application process to become a licensed general contractor in Cheyenne, Wyoming will go as follows:
- Fill out the application.
- Provide a certificate of general liability insurance with the City of Cheyenne Building Department as the certificate holder.
- If you have employees, you must register with the Division of Workers’ Compensation through the Department of Workforce Services of the State of Wyoming.
- Companies are required to register and disclose business structure with the Wyoming Secretary of State.
- Pass the ICC National Standard General, or Residential (Class R), exam OR the Wyoming Building Contractor exam (WAM).
- Provide proof of experience.
- Provide personal and professional references.
- Attend the Licensing Board meeting on the second Tuesday of each month.
- Sign and notarize application.
- Include all application and licensing fees.
Every application provides a Qualified Supervisor License, in which you must appoint a qualified supervisor for your company. Every business is required to have one qualified supervisor. For a detailed account of all the contracting licenses that Cheyenne offers, visit the City of Cheyenne Wyoming, contractor license information, fees, and applications page.
This information has been provided as a service. It is correct and up-to-date to the best of our knowledge; however, it is in no way intended to offer legal advice and you must always consult with local authorities before you make any business decisions. Regulations and requirements may change at any time.
