Wyoming Driver License — Requirements, Renewal & REAL ID
Complete guide to getting, renewing, and upgrading your Wyoming driver license in 2026. Issued by the Wyoming DOT (Department of Transportation — Driver Services) (dot.state.wy.us). Includes document checklist, renewal steps, REAL ID requirements, and suspended license reinstatement.
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Wyoming driver license — key facts 2026
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Wyoming driver license — step by step
Getting a new Wyoming driver license
Apply in person at a Wyoming DOT (Department of Transportation — Driver Services) office. Bring original documents — photocopies and digital documents are not accepted. Allow 1–2 hours for your first visit including the knowledge test and vision screening.
Required documents
Identity & presence
- ✓US passport or certified birth certificate from vital records (hospital copies not accepted)
- ✓Social Security card, W-2, or pay stub showing full 9-digit SSN
- ✓Proof of lawful presence if non-US citizen: visa, I-94, Green Card, or EAD
Residency & application
- ✓Two proofs of Wyoming residency — utility bill, bank statement, lease, or government mail — showing full name and current address, dated within 90 days
- ✓Completed DOT application (available at dot.state.wy.us or at the office)
- ✓Application fee: $20 (verify at dot.state.wy.us)
Wyoming has one of the lowest new license fees at $20 and the lowest population of any US state. Wyoming has no state income tax. Licenses are valid for 5 years. Wyoming participates in the Driver License Compact. The state has a large agricultural and energy workforce that depends heavily on driver licenses for employment.
Renewing your Wyoming driver license
Wyoming driver licenses are valid for 5 years. Renew online at dot.state.wy.us if your information has not changed. In-person renewal is required for REAL ID upgrades.
Renewal options
- Online (Yes (limited)): Visit dot.state.wy.us with your license number, date of birth, last 4 SSN digits, and $20 payment
- In person: Visit any Wyoming DOT (Department of Transportation — Driver Services) office with your current license, address proof if changed, and payment
- REAL ID upgrade: Must be done in person with full REAL ID documentation
REAL ID in Wyoming
REAL ID enforcement took effect . A REAL ID-compliant license, US passport, or other accepted federal ID is required for domestic flights and federal facility access.
Wyoming REAL ID requires an in-person visit to a Wyoming DOT driver services office. Wyoming REAL ID licenses display the gold star. Visit dot.state.wy.us to find your nearest location. Given Wyoming's rural geography, check office hours before traveling as not all locations are open every day.
REAL ID document checklist for Wyoming
Identity (choose one)
- ✓US passport or passport card
- ✓Certified birth certificate from vital records (NOT hospital copy)
- ✓Permanent Resident Card or EAD
SSN, residency & name
- ✓Social Security card, W-2, or pay stub with full 9-digit SSN
- ✓Two proofs of Wyoming residency dated within 90 days
- ✓Name change docs if applicable — certified marriage certificate or court order
Suspended license in Wyoming
Wyoming charges $50-$100 for reinstatement — among the lowest in the US. DUI first-offense suspension is 90 days minimum. SR-22 is required for 3 years. An IID is required for DUI convictions. A Work Permit may allow driving to and from employment during the suspension period.
DUI suspension key facts — Wyoming
- Suspension length: 90 days-1 year (1st offense)
- Reinstatement fee: $50-$100
- SR-22 requirement: 3 years
- Issuing authority: Wyoming DOT (Department of Transportation — Driver Services)
For complex situations — out-of-state violations, multiple suspensions, or document barriers — our specialists know the exact Wyoming reinstatement process.
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