Direct answer
The responsible authority is Wyoming State Board of Nursing. Use the verified contact details and task-specific official links on this page.
Wyoming source-reviewed jurisdiction snapshot
| Item | Reviewed detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
For Wyoming, 4 primary official source records and 7 labeled official destinations support this jurisdiction guide.
Responsible licensing authority
Wyoming State Board of Nursing is the responsible licensing authority. APRN fees and controlled-substance education differ.
130 Hobbs Avenue, Suite B, Cheyenne, WY 82002Open map ↗
Confirm current service hours and walk-in availability before visiting.
Which office or system should you use?
| Goal | Route | Why and what to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Verify current license status | Wyoming License Verification | Use the reviewed Wyoming primary-source route to confirm legal name, credential, status, expiration and public restrictions. Search by license number when available and document the live Wyoming result date. |
| Renew or reactivate a license | Wyoming Renewal Portal | Wyoming renewal eligibility, declarations and payments belong in the official account or renewal system. Follow this published timing: 2026 renewal window: October 1–December 31. |
| Check CE or continuing competence | NCSBN License Verification Guidance | Wyoming rules can differ by credential, first renewal, practice hours, mandatory topics or national certification. Review the exact requirement before buying coursework: Meet one pathway: 400 practice hours, 40 CE hours, NCLEX, refresher course or advanced nursing degree. |
| Apply by endorsement | Wyoming Licensure Applications | The Wyoming destination authority decides application eligibility, documents, fingerprints, fees and any temporary authority. For Wyoming, use Nursys when accepted; otherwise follow the authority’s direct verification instructions. |
| Use the account or transaction portal | Wyoming Renewal Portal | Authenticated Wyoming transactions and messages should occur only in the authority-named system. Confirm the browser domain is one of the reviewed official domains: wsbn.wyo.gov. |
| Check complaints or public discipline | official complaint and discipline resource | License status and public discipline are separate questions in Wyoming. For Wyoming, open any public order or restriction linked by the authority; do not rely on social posts or an old screenshot. |
| Contact the licensing authority | Wyoming State Board of Nursing | For Wyoming, use the responsible office for a missing document, status discrepancy, credential routing or application message. Call (307) 777-7601 with the credential, license or application number available; do not email sensitive documents unless given a secure route. |
| Use national verification or monitoring | Nursys QuickConfirm / e-Notify when accepted | Nursys can support participating-board national verification, endorsement verification and monitoring, but the Wyoming authority remains the source for local requirements. 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. |
Complete official task destinations
Wyoming license verification ↗
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, 2026Nurse Licensure Compact ↗
National compact resource used with the Wyoming status recorded as Compact jurisdiction; individual eligibility depends on the actual license designation and primary state of residence.
Exact primary-source record · reviewed July 27, 2026NCLEX Official Website ↗
Official NCLEX information for examination candidates applying through Wyoming State Board of Nursing; passing the exam does not itself create a Wyoming license.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026NCSBN License Verification Guidance ↗
National licensing guidance used to interpret verification categories; the local Wyoming source remains Wyoming official license verification.
National official source · reviewed July 28, 2026Nursys QuickConfirm and e-Notify ↗
National participating-board service used alongside Wyoming official license verification for Wyoming; follow Wyoming State Board of Nursing instructions for endorsement or monitoring.
National official service · reviewed July 28, 2026Before contacting the authority
- Confirm which credential and authority apply, especially in split-board jurisdictions.
- Have the application type, license number or transaction reference available.
- Ask a specific question about a missing item, renewal eligibility, status or credential assignment.
- Do not email Social Security numbers, payment-card details or background documents unless the authority explicitly instructs a secure method.
- Record the date, office or unit contacted and the response.
- Verify final license status in the public lookup system.
Frequently asked questions
Which office handles nursing licenses in Wyoming?
Wyoming State Board of Nursing.
What is the published phone number?
(307) 777-7601
Is there a separate mailing address?
130 Hobbs Avenue, Suite B, Cheyenne, WY 82002
What should I prepare before contacting the authority?
Have the credential, application type, license number or transaction reference ready, but do not send sensitive records to an unverified address.
Is phone guidance proof of licensure?
No. Verify the final license status in the official public lookup system.
Should I visit the office without checking first?
No. Confirm office hours, walk-in availability and the correct unit before traveling.