Wyoming State ID Card: Documents, Application, and REAL ID

A Wyoming state ID card costs $10, is issued by the Wyoming Department of Transportation, stays valid for eight years, and is already REAL ID compliant for domestic air travel.¹ You apply in person at a Driver Services office with proof of identity and two documents proving your Wyoming address. The permanent card arrives by mail in roughly four to six weeks.

Who Qualifies

Any Wyoming resident can apply. The one firm rule: you cannot hold a Wyoming ID card and a driver’s license at the same time, and you cannot hold a REAL ID-compliant credential from another state. If you have one, surrender it before the department will issue your ID.² If you were licensed elsewhere but no longer have that card, you’ll sign an affidavit to that effect.

Residency means physically living in Wyoming with the intent to stay. New arrivals have one year to get a Wyoming credential.³ There is no minimum age. Cards for applicants under 21 are printed vertically; adult cards are horizontal. Non-U.S. citizens with temporary status can apply, but the card will expire with their immigration documents rather than running the full eight years.¹

Documents to Bring

Wyoming asks for proof of identity and proof of your current Wyoming address. Proof of your Social Security number is encouraged but not required.⁴

Proof of Identity (One Document)

State-certified birth certificate (hospital certificates of live birth don’t qualify)
Valid, unexpired U.S. passport
Consular Report of Birth Abroad
Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization
Permanent resident card, or employment authorization document with a valid U.S. visa

If none of these are available for reasons outside your control, the department may accept an alternative on a case-by-case basis.⁵

Proof of Wyoming Address (Two Documents)

Each document must show your name and physical Wyoming address, and most need to be dated within the last 30 to 45 days. P.O. boxes don’t count. Common examples include a utility bill, bank statement, insurance policy, vehicle registration, pay stub, mortgage document, or voter registration card.⁴ Gather them close to your appointment so none has aged out.

Social Security Number

Your SSN goes on the application. Bringing documentation to verify it is optional but can prevent follow-up requests. Acceptable items include your Social Security card, a W-2, a bank statement showing the full number, or any official government document displaying your name and full SSN.⁴

If Your Name Has Changed

Bring a certified marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order linking the name on your identity document to the name you use now.⁴

How to Apply

First-time applicants must go in person to a Wyoming Driver Services office. Locations and hours are posted on the WYDOT website. Before your visit, fill out the Wyoming Credential Application, which asks for your full legal name, residential and mailing addresses, date of birth, sex, height, weight, and Social Security number.⁵ The form is available at the office or online.

At your appointment, staff review your documents, photograph you, and capture your signature; both appear on the finished card. Pay the $10 fee.¹ You’ll leave with a temporary paper document that works as valid ID while the plastic card is manufactured and mailed to you, usually within four to six weeks.⁶

REAL ID and Air Travel

Every Wyoming ID card and driver’s license is already REAL ID compliant. There is no separate version to request and no extra step at the counter. The federal compliance marker is a black star in the upper-right corner of the card.⁷

The federal enforcement deadline passed on May 7, 2025. TSA now requires a REAL ID-compliant card or another federally accepted document, such as a U.S. passport, passport card, or military ID, at airport security for domestic flights.⁸ Children under 18 traveling domestically with an adult don’t need to show identification.

Renewing, Replacing, or Updating

Wyoming ID cards expire on your birthday in the eighth year after issuance. Renewing requires a new application and another $10.⁹ An expired card won’t be accepted for age-restricted purchases, financial transactions, or airport security, so renew before it lapses.

Lost, stolen, or damaged cards can be replaced for the same $10 fee. The department may reuse your existing photo for a duplicate if your appearance hasn’t changed much.¹⁰

For a name or address change, bring your current card along with documentation of the change, such as a marriage certificate or a recent utility bill. The department issues a replacement once it verifies the update, and the new card arrives in roughly four to six weeks.⁶

Online Renewals Through oneWYO

Wyoming’s oneWYO portal handles renewals, duplicate requests, and address updates without an office visit. You’ll need a Login.gov account to use it.¹⁰

One important limit: Wyoming law allows renewal online or by mail only every other cycle. If your last renewal was online, your next must be in person. Online renewals also require a vision screening dated within one year of the application. Non-U.S. citizens classified as anything other than permanent residents must renew in person.

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