How to become a private investigator in Wyoming
Wyoming has no statewide private investigator license. Here is what it takes to work as a private investigator in Wyoming, from official sources checked November 4, 2026.
Part of the state's website could not be reached when we checked, so some details come from Wyoming law and official forms. Confirm them on the official page before you apply.
Wyoming private investigator license requirements
| State license | No statewide license. No statewide license. The Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation says some municipalities may regulate private investigators by city ordinance; check with each city where you work. |
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Steps to become a private investigator in Wyoming
- Confirm there is no state PI license in Wyoming
- Ask the city or town where you will work whether it requires a local license
- Register your business with the Wyoming Secretary of State if you form a company
- Build investigative skills and experience before taking clients
How do you check a private investigator's license in Wyoming?
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the person or company you're hiring.
- Ask how long they've been licensed and whether any complaints or discipline are on record.