Private investigator licensing in Wyoming
There is no statewide licence in Wyoming, but local licensing may apply.
Wyoming has no state licence for private investigators; the Division of Criminal Investigation says some municipalities regulate PIs by city ordinance and that investigators should check with each city where they will do business. Cheyenne is the main example, requiring a city licence for detective businesses operating inside city limits.
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How to get licensed
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Register your business with the Wyoming Secretary of State if it conducts business in Wyoming
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Register with the Wyoming Department of Revenue if your business is subject to state revenue laws
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Check with each city where you will work for a local PI licence (for example Cheyenne)
Licensed somewhere else?
See whether you can take a case in Wyoming.
Rules in the field
Recording conversations
One-party consent
You can generally record a conversation you are part of without telling the others.
Sources
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Questions about PI licensing in Wyoming
Do you need a licence to be a private investigator in Wyoming?+
There is no statewide licence in Wyoming, but local licensing may apply. Wyoming has no state licence for private investigators; the Division of Criminal Investigation says some municipalities regulate PIs by city ordinance and that investigators should check with each city where they will do business. Cheyenne is the main example, requiring a city licence for detective businesses operating inside city limits.
How do you get a private investigator licence in Wyoming?+
1. Register your business with the Wyoming Secretary of State if it conducts business in Wyoming 2. Register with the Wyoming Department of Revenue if your business is subject to state revenue laws 3. Check with each city where you will work for a local PI licence (for example Cheyenne)
Can an investigator licensed elsewhere work a case in Wyoming?+
No state licence is needed, so investigators from other states can work in Wyoming subject to any city ordinance where they work
Can a private investigator record phone calls in Wyoming?+
Wyoming is a one-party consent state: you can generally record a conversation you are part of without telling the others.
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