Permits
Coffee and cart permits in Wyoming
To sell coffee in Wyoming, you work with your county health department for food and mobile vending permits, then add a business license and state tax registration. Pick your county below for the department that handles your area and the steps to open.
23 counties in Wyoming. 1 have a detailed permit page below. For any other county, check your ZIP and we will point you to the right health department.
Statewide rules in Wyoming
In Wyoming, food establishment licenses for coffee shops, food trucks, and mobile food units are issued by the Wyoming Dept. of Agriculture Consumer Health Services, which regulates and inspects food establishments statewide.
- Food & vending permits
- Wyoming Dept. of Agriculture, Consumer Health Services (food establishment licensing)
- Sales tax permit
- Sales tax registration, Wyoming Dept. of Revenue (WYIFS)
- Sales tax rate
- 4% state base rateTypical combined range: 4%-6%Counties, cities, and special or transit districts add local sales tax on top, so your combined rate depends on your exact address.Wyoming Revenue sales and use tax rates
- Food safety cards
- No statewide food handler certification; individual counties or cities may set additional training standards.
Typical license fees
The Wyoming Department of Agriculture Consumer Health Services issues food establishment licenses throughout most of the state at a flat fee regardless of establishment type or size. Six local health departments in specific counties and the city of Laramie issue permits independently.
- Most food businesses
- $200 to start, then about $100 a year
- Pop-up or farmers market vendor
- $50 for a temporary permit up to 14 days
The $200 initial fee applies to all new licenses, ownership changes, and location changes. Licenses must be renewed annually and prominently displayed. Applications are not available online and must be obtained from the local inspector or health department. Establishments in Laramie County, Natrona County, Teton County, Sweetwater County, Sublette County, or the city of Laramie may face different fees through their local health departments. State sales tax registration is free.
Fee schedule, last verified July 14, 2026.
Official links, last verified July 14, 2026. Requirements vary by city and change over time.
Confirm the current steps and fees before you apply.