Wyoming Driver License: 2025 Step-by-Step Guide
Looking to get, renew, or transfer a Wyoming driver license? Whether you’re a new driver, moving to Wyoming, or upgrading to a REAL ID, this 2025 guide will walk you through the process with the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT).
How to Get a Driver License in Wyoming
Step 1: Determine Your License Type
The most common Wyoming license types include:
- Class C – Standard license for passenger vehicles
- Class M – Motorcycle license or endorsement
- CDL (Class A, B, C) – Commercial licenses
- Instruction Permit – For new and teen drivers
Step 2: Prepare Required Documents
For a new or REAL ID-compliant license, bring:
- One (1) document proving identity and lawful presence (e.g., U.S. passport, birth certificate)
- One (1) document showing your Social Security number (e.g., SSN card, W-2)
- Two (2) documents proving Wyoming residency (e.g., utility bill, lease)
- Proof of name change (if applicable)
Step 3: Pass Required Tests
First-time drivers must complete:
- Vision screening
- Written knowledge exam
- Driving skills test (scheduled after passing the written test)
You can take the written and skills tests at WYDOT Driver Services locations.
Wyoming Teen Drivers: Graduated Licensing Program
Wyoming follows a Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system for drivers under 18:
- Instruction Permit (Minimum age: 15)
- Requires vision and written test
- Must drive with a licensed adult (21+)
- Valid for up to 1 year
- Intermediate Permit (Minimum age: 16)
- Must have held an instruction permit for 10 days
- Pass a driving test
- No driving between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., and limited passengers under 18
- Full License (Minimum age: 17 or 16.5 with driver education)
Transferring an Out-of-State License to Wyoming
New residents must transfer their out-of-state license within 1 year of establishing residency (30 days if under 21).
To transfer:
- Visit a WYDOT Driver Services office
- Provide a valid out-of-state license
- Bring required documents (identity, SSN, residency)
- Vision test is required
- Written and skills tests are waived if the license is valid and not expired more than 1 year
Renewing a Wyoming Driver License
You can renew:
- In person at a WYDOT office
- By mail (if eligible — must meet residency and vision requirements)
Wyoming licenses are valid for 5 years. You can renew up to 120 days before expiration.
Wyoming REAL ID – Travel-Ready License
Starting May 7, 2025, you’ll need a REAL ID to:
- Board domestic flights
- Access federal buildings or military bases
To get a REAL ID:
- Visit a WYDOT office in person
- Present required identity, SSN, and residency documents
- REAL ID licenses are marked with a star in the upper-right corner
Wyoming Driver License Fees (2025)
License Type | Fee (Approx.) |
---|---|
Class C License (5 years) | $45.00 |
Instruction Permit | $20.00 |
Intermediate Permit | $20.00 |
Motorcycle Endorsement | $20.00 |
Duplicate License | $20.00 |
CDL (Commercial License) | $55.00–$95.00 |
Wyoming Driver Services
- First-time licenses and instruction permits
- REAL ID issuance
- License renewals and replacements
- Out-of-state transfers
- Motorcycle and CDL testing
- Name and address updates
Required Documents Checklist
- U.S. birth certificate or passport
- Social Security card or tax form
- Two proof-of-residency documents
- Driver’s education certificate (for teens)
- Valid out-of-state license (for transfers)
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For official updates, testing information, or to make an appointment, visit the WYDOT Driver Services website.
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