Transfer Your Cosmetology / Barber License to Wyoming: Reciprocity & Endorsement (2026)
Last verified: 2026-07-21 · source: Wyoming Board of Cosmetology ↗
Wyoming accepts licensed cosmetologists from every state via endorsement — no re-schooling when your training meets its 1,600 training hours requirement. Applications go to the Wyoming Board of Cosmetology; the fee is $273 (endorsement fee, money order only).
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Verdict
Licensure by endorsement
At 1,600 required training hours, Wyoming sits in the national mainstream. Transfers from most states clear the hour bar; if you trained in one of the low-hour states (around 1,000-1,200 hours), check the gap-closing options in the requirements below before assuming you need more schooling.
Not a Cosmetology Licensure Compact state (no compact legislation as of 2026-07-21). Endorsement is governed by W.S. 33-12-132 and board rules Chapter 2. Current board rules set the cosmetology course at 1,600 hours — older ~2,000-hour figures are outdated.
Wyoming requirements at a glance
| Exam | No Wyoming exam retake by endorsement when you passed a state examination given by a state board or testing company for your current license |
|---|---|
| Training hours | 1,600 hours |
| Additional requirements |
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| Fees | $273 (endorsement fee, money order only) |
| Processing time | not published by the board |
Step by step
- Confirm Wyoming's current requirements on the Wyoming Board of Cosmetology website — rules change.
- Submit the endorsement application to the Wyoming Board of Cosmetology (application linked on this page).
- Arrange license verification from your current state.
- Hold a current license from another state with training completed at a licensed school or state-approved apprenticeship program.
- Have passed a state examination administered by a state board or testing company.
- Official license certifications sent from both your original state and your current state of licensure.
- Submit a notarized application with a current passport-style photo and proof of lawful presence.
- Pay the fees ($273 (endorsement fee, money order only)) and allow not published by the board.
Official links
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Frequently asked questions
Does my cosmetology license transfer to Wyoming?
Wyoming accepts licensed cosmetologists from every state via endorsement — no re-schooling when your training meets its 1,600 training hours requirement. Applications go to the Wyoming Board of Cosmetology; the fee is $273 (endorsement fee, money order only).
How many training hours does Wyoming require for cosmetology?
1,600 clock hours for the standard cosmetology license (verified 2026-07-21). Transfers with fewer completed hours should review Wyoming's gap options — experience substitution, supplemental training, or examination.
Will I have to retake exams in Wyoming?
No Wyoming exam retake by endorsement when you passed a state examination given by a state board or testing company for your current license.
What does the transfer cost and how long does it take?
$273 (endorsement fee, money order only); processing not published by the board.
Is Wyoming in the Cosmetology Licensure Compact?
No — Wyoming has not enacted the compact as of 2026-07-21. Endorsement through the Wyoming Board of Cosmetology is the transfer path.
Sources
Primary sources only — official boards and compact commissions. Data last verified 2026-07-21.
- Wyoming Board of Cosmetology — Transferring a License ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
- Wyoming Board of Cosmetology — Rules and Regulations (Chapter 2 endorsement; Chapter 6 course of study, 1,600 hours) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor · verified against primary sources 2026-07-21
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