Wyoming
Wyoming insurance licensing: requirements, renewal, and agency rules
Wyoming licenses insurance producers through the Wyoming Department of Insurance (WYDOI), with exams scheduled through Pearson VUE and no separate state licensing portal.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- CE hours
- 24 hours (3 ethics)
- Application fee
- $100
- DOI phone
- 307-777-7401
Overview
Wyoming licenses insurance producers through the Wyoming Department of Insurance (WYDOI), with exams scheduled through Pearson VUE and no separate state licensing portal. One producer license fee covers any combination of lines within a category, so a resident pays $100 whether they hold just Life or Life, Accident and Health, and Variable products together. Fingerprinting applies only to first-time resident applicants, and non-resident applications are routinely approved the same day.
How to get licensed
Check prelicensing requirements with your course provider
WYDOI doesn't publish a set prelicensing hour requirement on its producer page, and it doesn't endorse any specific study-material provider. Confirm current requirements with the pre-licensing provider you choose before you schedule your exam.
Pass the Wyoming licensing exam
Exams are scheduled through Pearson VUE for each line of authority you want. WYDOI doesn't list the exam fee on its own page, so check current pricing when you register.
Complete fingerprinting (residents, first license only)
First-time Wyoming resident applicants submit fingerprints locally for a $39 fee; they're mailed to the Department after your application is approved. Non-residents and renewing residents don't need to repeat this step.
Apply for your license
The fastest path is to apply through InsureTrek — we file your Wyoming application for the state's $100 resident fee, pulled from NIPR at the moment of application.
Wait for approval
Resident applications typically take about 30 days to process; non-resident applications are often approved the same day. You print your own license once WYDOI issues it.
Exam
Vendor: Pearson VUE.
Fingerprinting
Required. Fee: $39. Applies to first-time resident applicants only; collected locally and mailed to WYDOI after approval.
Fees
| Fee | Initial | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Resident producer license (any line combination within a category) | $100 | $100 |
| Non-resident producer license | $150 | $150 |
| Limited lines producer license, per line (credit, crop, pre-need funeral) Same fee for residents and non-residents. | $20 | $20 |
| Resident adjuster license | $100 | $100 |
| Resident surplus lines broker license Requires a $10,000 surplus lines bond naming Wyoming as obligee. | $100 | $100 |
| Non-resident surplus lines broker license | $150 | $150 |
| Business entity (agency) license, resident | $100 | $100 |
| Business entity (agency) license, non-resident | $150 | $150 |
| Limited lines crop business entity license Flat fee regardless of residency. | $100 | $100 |
Fees as of 2026-08-21. Fees change without much notice. When you apply through InsureTrek, we always use the current fee at the moment of application. Sources: WYDOI – Producer Licensing, WYDOI – Agency Licensing, NIPR – Wyoming Resident Licensing, Individual, NIPR – Wyoming Non-Resident Licensing, Individual
Renewal & CE
Renewal window — License expires on the last day of the licensee's birth month, every two years.
Grace period: One-year reinstatement period after expiration; the late fee is 100% of the renewal fee. No extensions are granted for continuing education for any reason.
Course providers have 15 days to file your completion certificates with the state, so finish CE at least 30 days before your renewal date to avoid a last-minute gap.
24 total CE hours per renewal term, including 3 ethics hours.
Non-residents satisfy Wyoming's CE requirement by completing their home state's CE; Wyoming imposes no additional hours on them. Up to 12 excess general-education credits can carry forward to the next cycle if completed within 120 days of expiration.
For agencies and non-residents
Agencies, appointments & DRLP
An agency license is required whenever business is transacted or commissions received under the agency's name, alongside the individual producer license. Before applying, the agency must have a licensed Wyoming producer serving as Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP), who is held legally responsible for the firm's actions in Wyoming; a firm can name up to five. The fee is $100 resident / $150 non-resident ($100 flat for limited lines crop), filed through InsureTrek, with most approvals automatic within 7 days. Applicants should also check whether their business needs to register with the Wyoming Secretary of State before applying.
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Non-residents
Wyoming licenses non-residents who hold an active license in good standing in their home state, applying through InsureTrek the same way residents do, for a $150 fee. Non-residents skip Wyoming's fingerprinting requirement and satisfy CE by completing their home state's requirements rather than Wyoming's 24-hour cycle. Applications are frequently approved the same day.
Apply for a non-resident Wyoming license through InsureTrek, plus the state fee.
Official resources
- Wyoming Department of Insurance — licensing
- DOI phone: 307-777-7401
Terms used on this page
Sources & disclaimer
This guide is informational and summarizes publicly available state and NIPR licensing rules as of 2026-08-21. Requirements change — verify current rules with the Wyoming Department of Insurance or NIPR before you rely on anything here.
Official NIPR reseller · Applications filed through InsureTrek are submitted via NIPR.
- Pearson VUE – Wyoming insurance exams — accessed 2026-08-19
- WYDOI – Agency Licensing — accessed 2026-08-19
- WYDOI – Contact Us — accessed 2026-08-19
- WYDOI – Continuing Education — accessed 2026-08-19
- WYDOI – Producer Licensing — accessed 2026-08-19
FAQs
How much does it cost to get an insurance license in Wyoming?
WYDOI's application fee is $100 for residents and $150 for non-residents, covering any combination of lines within a category. First-time resident applicants also pay a $39 fingerprinting fee. Pearson VUE's exam fee isn't published by the state, so check current pricing when you register.
Do I need a prelicensing course before I can sit for the Wyoming exam?
WYDOI doesn't state a required number of prelicensing hours on its producer page, and it doesn't endorse any specific course provider. Confirm current requirements directly with the pre-licensing provider you choose.
Where do I take the Wyoming insurance licensing exam?
Wyoming uses Pearson VUE as its exam vendor. Register at pearsonvue.com/us/en/wy/insurance.html for the lines of authority you want.
How long does it take to get licensed in Wyoming?
Resident applications typically take about 30 days to process. Non-resident applications are often approved the same day, since most non-residents are just transferring an active license from their home state.
Can I get a Wyoming non-resident license without retaking the exam?
Yes, as long as you hold an active producer license in good standing in your home state. You apply the same way as residents, through InsureTrek, pay the $150 fee, skip fingerprinting, and satisfy CE by keeping up with your home state's requirements instead of Wyoming's.
How much continuing education do I need, and how often do I renew?
Wyoming licenses run on a 2-year cycle expiring on the last day of your birth month. Residents need 24 CE hours per cycle, including 3 ethics hours. Up to 12 excess general-education credits can carry forward to the next cycle if completed within 120 days of expiration.
What happens if I miss my Wyoming renewal deadline?
You have a one-year reinstatement period, but the late fee is 100% of your renewal fee — effectively doubling the cost. WYDOI doesn't grant extensions on continuing education for any reason, so plan to finish CE at least 30 days before your renewal date.
Does Wyoming license insurance adjusters?
Yes, across three lines — Property, Casualty, and Crop — for $100 resident / $150 non-resident. Wyoming doesn't reciprocate with adjusters from more than 20 states, including Texas, Florida, and New York; those applicants instead apply for Wyoming's Designated Home State license, which is accepted nationwide.
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