Wyoming CFP Application Process

The Headline

Apply with the sheriff of your county of residence. The sheriff fingerprints you, collects the county processing fee, and forwards the application packet to the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) for criminal-history vetting. DCI issues or denies under Wyo. Stat. Sec. 6-8-104(c). The statutory window is up to 60 days from receipt by DCI; most applications complete in 45 to 90 days from sheriff submission. The permit is valid for five years.

Who issues

The Wyoming Attorney General is the statutory issuing authority. The Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), a division within the Attorney General's office, runs the day-to-day program. Local sheriffs serve as the application intake and fingerprinting agents in each of Wyoming's 23 counties.

Step-by-step

1. Confirm eligibility

Before applying, confirm you meet Wyo. Stat. Sec. 6-8-104(b):

• 21 or older.
• United States citizen or lawful permanent resident (the CFP track allows green-card holders; permitless carry does not).
• Wyoming resident for at least six months (qualified non-residents and active-duty military assigned in Wyoming have a separate non-resident track).
• No felony conviction.
• Not adjudicated mentally ill, incompetent, or involuntarily committed.
• Not chronically dependent on alcohol or controlled substances.
• Not prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal or state law.
• Able to demonstrate firearm familiarity through one of the approved training pathways (see TRAINING_REQUIREMENTS).

2. Download the application

The application form is available at:

• The Wyoming Attorney General / DCI website: attorneygeneral.state.wy.us (CFP section) or wyomingdci.wyo.gov.
• Most county sheriff websites carry the form, or you can pick up a paper copy at the sheriff's office.

The form is one document; bring four (4) signed copies as required by DCI.

3. Gather supporting documents

• Government photo ID (driver's license or passport): two copies for the application packet.
• Proof of firearm familiarity (Wyo. Stat. Sec. 6-8-104(b)(viii)). Acceptable proof:
  • NRA training certificate (Basic Pistol or any pistol course).
  • Wyoming hunter safety card.
  • DD-214 showing honorable military discharge.
  • Certificate from a Wyoming-certified firearms instructor (any approved instructor; the Wyoming Board of Outfitters does not run this list - the DCI accepts certificates from any recognized instructor).
  • Documentation of law enforcement training or service.
  • Documentation of completion of a firearms course administered by a state or federal agency.
• Proof of Wyoming residency for six months (utility bill, lease, voter registration, vehicle registration).

4. Visit the sheriff's office in your county of residence

Wyoming applications must be filed with the sheriff of the applicant's county of residence. The sheriff:

• Verifies your identity.
• Collects the application packet (do not sign the application until in front of the notary or sheriff who notarizes).
• Takes your fingerprints on an FBI-standard fingerprint card.
• Collects the local county processing fee in cash, money order, or cashier's check (varies by county).
• Forwards the packet to DCI in Cheyenne.

Some counties require an appointment; others accept walk-ins. Examples:

• Natrona County (Casper): Tuesday mornings 8:20 AM to 11:20 AM by appointment for new applications; Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for renewals.
• Campbell County (Gillette): 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM, 600 W Boxelder Rd.
• Uinta County (Evanston / Mountain View): by appointment, call (307) 783-1020.
• Laramie County (Cheyenne): by appointment via the sheriff's office website.

Call the sheriff's office before going to confirm hours and required documents.

5. DCI processing

Once DCI receives the packet, the Division:

• Runs the Wyoming criminal-history check.
• Submits the fingerprint card to the FBI for the federal NICS-style check.
• Reviews any disqualifying records.
• Issues or denies under Wyo. Stat. Sec. 6-8-104(c) and (e).

The statutory deadline is 60 days from DCI's receipt of a complete application. In practice, total turnaround from sheriff submission to permit-in-hand runs 45 to 90 days. FBI processing dominates the timeline.

6. Receive your permit

DCI mails the permit directly to the applicant. The permit is a wallet card showing name, DOB, address, issue and expiration dates, and a permit number. Carry the card when carrying a concealed firearm under the CFP.

Denials and appeals

DCI must state the reason in writing for any denial (Wyo. Stat. Sec. 6-8-104(d)). An applicant may appeal a denial:

• Within 30 days of the denial notice.
• To the Attorney General first (administrative review).
• Then to district court in Laramie County or the applicant's county of residence under the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act.

Most denials are for prohibited-person status discovered during the background check. Wyoming does not have a discretionary-denial framework; the CFP is shall-issue if every statutory box is met.

Address changes and lost permits

• Address change (Wyo. Stat. Sec. 6-8-104(o)): notify DCI in writing within 60 days of any change of permanent address. Provide your name, permit number, old address, and new address. There is no statutory fee but counties may charge a $5 processing fee for the updated card.
• Lost or destroyed permit (Wyo. Stat. Sec. 6-8-104(p)): submit a notarized statement to DCI with a $5 fee for a duplicate.
• Name change: submit a notarized statement with documentation of the legal name change (marriage license, court order) and the $5 duplicate-permit fee.

Non-resident track

Wyoming permits non-residents to apply through a limited "qualified non-resident" track:

• Active-duty military stationed in Wyoming.
• Qualified former Wyoming residents who maintain reciprocity needs.

Most non-residents instead obtain a permit from a state that issues to non-residents (Arizona, Florida, Utah, New Hampshire) and rely on Wyoming reciprocity (Wyoming honors all states' permits).

Active military under 21

Active-duty members of the United States Armed Forces who are 18, 19, or 20 may apply for and receive a Wyoming CFP under Wyo. Stat. Sec. 6-8-104(b)(iii) when they present credentials demonstrating active-duty status. The same six-month-residency rule applies, though a duty assignment in Wyoming satisfies residency.

Summary timeline

• Day 0: file at sheriff, fingerprinted, county fee paid.
• Day 1-10: sheriff forwards to DCI.
• Day 10-60: DCI processes, FBI returns fingerprint check.
• Day 45-90: permit mailed (statutory deadline 60 days from DCI receipt; practical delivery is often slightly longer).

Current as of May 2026.