Wyoming Driver's License FAQs

You can start driving as young as 15 in Wyoming by getting a learner’s permit. If you’re ready to drive without supervision, you can apply for an intermediate license at 16, and by 17, you can get your full driver’s license.

To get your Wyoming driver’s license:

For any of these steps, you must visit your local Wyoming DMV, bring documents (proof of identity, residency, etc.), and pay the necessary fees

Yes, if you are applying for a Wyoming driver's license for the first time, you must pass a written knowledge test.

Once you pass all required tests (written and driving, if applicable) and submit your application, you will receive a temporary paper license immediately. Your official Wyoming driver’s license will be mailed to you within about 10-14 business days.

A Wyoming driver’s license is typically valid for eight years. However, if you’re under 21 years old, your license will expire 30 days after your 21st birthday. After that, you'll need to renew it, which will be valid for another eight years.

Obtaining a CDL in Wyoming includes several fees. The CDL application fee is $25, while the license costs $40. If you need endorsements like HazMat or passenger, each one will cost an additional $10. HazMat endorsements also have a background check fee of approximately $86.50. The cost can range from $65 to $100 or more, depending on your required endorsements.

To get a CDL in Wyoming, you must be at least 18 years old for intrastate driving and 21 for interstate driving or hauling hazardous materials. Start by studying the Wyoming CDL Manual and passing the written knowledge test at a Wyoming DOT office to obtain a CDL instruction permit. This permit allows you to practice driving a commercial vehicle under supervision. After completing behind-the-wheel training, you must pass the CDL skills test. Once you pass the skills test, pay the required fees to receive your CDL.

You must be at least 16 years old to get a motorcycle license in Wyoming. Take and pass a written knowledge test at your local WYDOT office for a motorcycle instruction permit. Once you’re ready, schedule and pass a motorcycle skills test or complete an approved motorcycle safety course to waive the skills test. After passing, you can apply for your full motorcycle endorsement or license.

Yes, you need a motorcycle license or endorsement to ride a motorcycle in Wyoming legally. If you already have a regular Wyoming driver's license, you can add a motorcycle endorsement by passing the required tests. If you don’t have a license yet, you must apply for a motorcycle-specific license.

The length of the drive to Wyoming depends on your starting location. For example, if you're driving from Denver, Colorado, it’s about 2-3 hours to reach the southern border of Wyoming. From Salt Lake City, Utah, it’s around 4-5 hours. Longer distances, like from Chicago, Illinois, can take around 14-16 hours by car.

Yes, if you become a Wyoming resident, you must transfer your out-of-state driver’s license to a Wyoming one within one year of establishing residency.

You can renew your Wyoming driver's license up to six months before it expires. To do so, visit a local Wyoming DMV office, bring your current license, and pass a vision test. You may also need to provide proof of identity and residency. If you're eligible, you may be able to renew your license by mail, but this option is not available for every renewal. There is a fee, and the new license will be valid for 4 or 8 years, depending on your chosen term.