Wyoming licensing facts
How regulation is organized
Wyoming State Board of Nursing regulates the credentials recorded for Wyoming: RN, LPN, APRN, CNA. Public status checks use Wyoming license verification; renewal uses Wyoming licensing or renewal portal. The recorded renewal schedule is Biennial, even-numbered years The compact classification shown for this review is Compact jurisdiction.
Public verification
Wyoming license verification is the reviewed public verification route for Wyoming. The destination is hosted on wsbn.wyo.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result.
Renewal timing
For Wyoming, the recorded renewal cycle is Biennial, even-numbered years The named renewal route is Wyoming licensing or renewal portal. The current fee summary is RN/LPN renewal $90; APRN charges differ..
CE or competence
The reviewed Wyoming continuing-education or competence rule is: Meet one pathway: 400 practice hours, 40 CE hours, NCLEX, refresher course or advanced nursing degree. The record-retention or audit note is: Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority..
| Reviewed field | Current dataset value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Wyoming State Board of Nursing |
| Public verification | Wyoming official license verification |
| Renewal cycle | Biennial, even-numbered years |
| Renewal deadline | 2026 renewal window: October 1–December 31. |
| Continuing competence | Meet one pathway: 400 practice hours, 40 CE hours, NCLEX, refresher course or advanced nursing degree. |
| Fees | RN/LPN renewal $90; APRN charges differ. |
| Compact status | Compact jurisdiction |
| Credentials | RN, LPN, APRN, CNA |
| Phone | (307) 777-7601 |
| Physical location | 130 Hobbs Avenue, Suite B, Cheyenne, WY 82002 |
| Mailing address | 130 Hobbs Avenue, Suite B, Cheyenne, WY 82002 |
| Primary official domains | wsbn.wyo.gov |
How to verify a Wyoming nursing license
Wyoming license verification is the reviewed public verification route for Wyoming. The destination is hosted on wsbn.wyo.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Wyoming licensing or renewal portal.
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How to interpret the result
| Field | Meaning | Risk to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming credential type | For Wyoming, confirm the exact credential among RN, LPN, APRN, CNA; the same person may hold more than one license, approval, certificate or permit. | For Wyoming, treating an RN result as proof of APRN, assistant, certificate, permit or prescriptive authority. |
| Current status | Read the exact status wording published by Wyoming State Board of Nursing, including active, inactive, expired, lapsed, probationary, suspended, revoked or restricted. | For Wyoming, assuming that a record appearing in search means the person may currently practice. |
| Expiration / renewal timing | Biennial, even-numbered years. 2026 renewal window: October 1–December 31. | For Wyoming, using a wallet card, employer roster or old screenshot instead of the live record. |
| Multistate designation | Wyoming is recorded as an operational Nurse Licensure Compact jurisdiction in this dataset. Verify that the individual public record is actually designated multistate and that the nurse maintains Wyoming or another qualifying compact state as the primary state of residence. | For Wyoming, assuming compact membership automatically makes every license multistate or survives a permanent residence move. |
| Public discipline or restrictions | Review public orders or restrictions linked by Wyoming State Board of Nursing, Wyoming official license verification or Nursys when applicable. | Checking only expiration while ignoring conditions that limit practice. |
| Verification date | The result supports a decision as of the date it was checked. Record the live Wyoming verification date. | For Wyoming, reusing an undated or stale printout for a new employment or credentialing decision. |
Wyoming nursing license renewal
Named renewal system: Wyoming official licensing portal.
- Confirm the credential and expiration date.
- Review the current credential-specific requirements.
- Complete required competence or education.
- Submit the official renewal and payment.
- Verify the updated license record.
Renewal cautions
- APRN fees and controlled-substance education differ.
- Do not infer individual compact eligibility from state membership.
Continuing education or continuing competence
Meet one pathway: 400 practice hours, 40 CE hours, NCLEX, refresher course or advanced nursing degree.
- Use the credential-specific official instructions.
- Complete any mandatory topic or practice pathway.
- Retain supporting evidence for audit.
Records and audits: Maintain documentation required by the licensing authority.
Wyoming license by endorsement
The reviewed Wyoming credential set is RN, LPN, APRN, CNA. Use Wyoming license verification for the public record and Wyoming licensing or renewal portal for renewal-related work. Do not infer an advanced-practice, assistant, certificate, permit, or compact privilege from a different credential record; Compact jurisdiction. The public record host is wsbn.wyo.gov, and the recorded renewal schedule is Biennial, even-numbered years
No direct endorsement URL is recorded; use the detailed checklist below.
National verification and compact status
Compact jurisdiction
Wyoming is classified as Compact jurisdiction. The recorded renewal cycle is Biennial, even-numbered years and the authority model is State nursing regulatory board. Confirm primary residence, the exact license designation, and restrictions in the current official record before relying on compact authority.
Published fee records
| Transaction | Credential | Amount | Source note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal | RN or LPN | $90 | Current Board renewal page. Official source ↗ |
| Initial certification | APRN | $180 | Current Board renewal page. Official source ↗ |
| Prescriptive authority | APRN | $70 | Current Board renewal page. Official source ↗ |
Wyoming State Board of Nursing contact and location
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3 reviewed official destinations for Wyoming
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Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Wyoming licensing or renewal portal ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Wyoming State Board of Nursing ↗
Primary official source reviewed for this jurisdiction.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026Frequently asked questions
Who regulates nursing licenses in Wyoming?
Wyoming State Board of Nursing. Wyoming State Board of Nursing is the responsible licensing authority. APRN fees and controlled-substance education differ.
What is the reviewed Wyoming license lookup?
Wyoming official license verification. Wyoming license verification is the reviewed public verification route for Wyoming. The destination is hosted on wsbn.wyo.gov. Search the exact credential, then compare status, expiration, record date, and public restrictions before relying on the result. Renewal-related transactions use Wyoming licensing or renewal portal.
When is a Wyoming nursing license renewed?
Biennial, even-numbered years. 2026 renewal window: October 1–December 31.
What CE or competence applies in Wyoming?
Meet one pathway: 400 practice hours, 40 CE hours, NCLEX, refresher course or advanced nursing degree.
What fee information is published for Wyoming?
RN/LPN renewal $90; APRN charges differ.
How can I contact the nursing authority in Wyoming?
Wyoming State Board of Nursing publishes (307) 777-7601 and 130 Hobbs Avenue, Suite B, Cheyenne, WY 82002.