Identification Cards in Wyoming
SUMMARY: Wyoming Identification Cards
Applications for an identification card must be made in person at a Wyoming DOT office. You will need to provide proof of your identity, Wyoming address, and SSN (if required), and pay the required fee. ID card renewals may be completed either in person or by mail. If you need a replacement non-driver ID card, you must apply for a duplicate in person.
You'll need identification when you lease a car, rent an apartment, travel, and do a number of other activities.
Getting a state identification card is an easy process, but you must be a resident of Wyoming.
Wyoming REAL IDs
The Wyoming DOT issues federally-compliant REAL ID driver’s licenses and ID cards in addition to standard driver’s licenses. Beginning October 2021, the REAL ID will allow you to continue using your license for domestic travel and entry into federal and military buildings—a standard ID will no longer suffice for these activities. After that date, without a REAL ID, you will need another form of federal identification (like a passport or birth certificate).
You will automatically receive a REAL ID upon application. For more, visit the state's guide to REAL IDs.
Eligibility Requirements
Any citizen of Wyoming can obtain a non-driver ID card through the Wyoming Department of Transportation (DOT).
There are NO age requirements to apply for a Wyoming ID card.
Apply for a Wyoming ID Card
To apply for a Wyoming ID card, visit your local WY DOT office in person and:
- Complete and sign a Wyoming Identification Card Application (Form FSIDC-705).
- Present a valid passport or state-certified copy of your birth certificate.
- The WY DOT may request another form of identification, such as your:
- Social Security card.
- Vehicle registration.
- W-2 form.
- You may also be asked to provide proof of residency, such as your:
- Current utility bill.
- Current rental or lease agreement.
- Certified voter registration certificate.
- Pay the $10 WY non-driver ID card fee.
NOTES:
- You can request to become an organ donor on your application.
- If you are younger than 18 years old, you must have a parent or legal guardian come with you when you apply. They may also be required to show proof of identity and residency.
Real Identification Requirements:
You must present all of the documents listed below to obtain a REAL ID Act-compliant Wyoming identification card:
- A birth certificate certified by the state or a valid U.S. passport.
- Proof of Social Security number (SSN), such as your:
- Social Security card.
- IRS tax form.
- W-2 form.
- 2 documents proving your Wyoming residency (P.O. boxes are not acceptable), such as your:
- Current lease/rental agreement.
- Utility bill that contains your name and residential address.
- Car registration that has your name and current residential address.
NOTE: If your name differs from the name on your U.S. passport or birth certificate, you must present legal proof of your name change, such as a:
- Marriage certificate.
- Order from a court.
- Divorce decree.
Renew a Non-Driver ID Card
Wyoming ID cards expire on your birthday every 8 years. You can renew it either in person or by mail (if eligible).
Within 120 days before your WY ID card expires, you will receive a renewal application in the mail.
Renew In Person
To renew your Wyoming ID card, visit your local Wyoming driver exam office and:
- Complete a Wyoming Identification Card Application (Form FSIDC-705).
- Provide a valid birth certificate or passport.
- Submit 2 documents to prove residency in Wyoming, such as your:
- Current lease/rental agreement.
- Utility bill with your name and residential address.
- Certified voter-registration certificate.
- Show proof of your Social Security number (SSN), such as your:
- Social Security card.
- W-2 form.
- IRS tax form.
- Pay $10 for your non-driver ID renewal fee.
If you have any further questions, contact Customer Service at (307) 777-4800.
Renew By Mail
NOTE: Before renewing by mail, contact the Wyoming DOT to check if you're eligible.
To renew your ID card by mail, you must:
- Submit 2 documents to prove your WY residency, such as your:
- Lease/rental agreement.
- Utility bill with your name and residential address.
- Voter-registration certificate (certified).
- Mail your form and documents with payment for the $10 fee to:
WYDOT
5300 Bishop Blvd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
You can call Customer Service with any additional questions at (307) 777-4800.
NOTE: If you need your renewed ID card mailed to an out-of-state address, you will also need to submit a completed Forwarding Request with your application.
Replace a Wyoming ID Card
You can replace a lost or stolen Wyoming ID card by visiting your local DOT office and providing the same documentation required when you applied for an original WY identification card (see above).
If you lose your Wyoming ID card while outside of the state, you will need:
- A completed Wyoming Identification Card Application (Form FSIDC-705).
- 2 documents proving your WY residency, such as your:
- Utility bill.
- Rental agreement.
- Vehicle registration.
- Payment for the $10 non-driver ID replacement fee.
NOTE: If you are 18 years old or younger, your legal guardian or parent must have the application notarized.
Send the above documents and payment to:
Driver Services - WYDOT
5300 Bishop Blvd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
It may take up to 30 days for the Wyoming DOT to send you a replacement ID card.
Change Your Name or WY Address
After you move to a new Wyoming address, you must notify WYDOT Driver Services within 10 days.
You can submit an address change in person, by mail, or by fax.
For specific details about how to make a change of address, please visit our page about Changing Your Address in Wyoming.
NOTE: You must apply in person at the closest WY DMV office if you want a replacement ID card.
If you've changed your name—whether due to marriage, divorce, or other reason—you must inform the WY Department of Transportation in person and obtain an updated ID card within 10 days. Visit our Changing Your Name page for complete instructions.