If you’re bidding on or working on public projects in Wyoming, the Labor Standards Office is here to ensure a level playing field. We make sure every contractor plays by the same rules so our local economy stays strong.
How We Can Help You
- Get Certified: Obtain a Certificate of Residency to give your business a 5% bid preference over out-of-state competitors.
- Pay Fairly: Navigate prevailing wage requirements to ensure your crew earns the state-certified rate for their trade.
- Stay Compliant: Easily follow Wyoming Labor Preference laws, which prioritize hiring our local workforce for tax-funded projects.
You May Qualify If You
- Are a Wyoming-based contractor, supplier, or service provider.
- Provide goods or services to state or local public entities.
- Employ laborers or mechanics on state-funded construction projects.
Read the Wyoming Preference Act Guide in English или Spanish.
Wyoming resident contractors working on public construction projects can apply for certification to receive a 5% bid preference.
- Only currently certified contractors are eligible for the residency preference.
- Certification requires completing and notarizing the correct affidavit and submitting it through our online application.
View the Residency Certification List
Affidavits & Instructions
Print affidavits using FIT или SHRINK OVERSIZED PAGES so they fit on letter-size paper.
Affidavit Types
- Affidavit A – Individual or sole proprietorship
Instructions - Affidavit B – 100% owned by Wyoming residents
Instructions - Affidavit C – 50% or more owned by Wyoming residents
Instructions - Affidavit D – Wyoming-registered company with less than 50% Wyoming resident ownership
Instructions - Affidavit J – Foreign-registered company with 15+ full-time employees
Instructions
Applications
Start or update your certification
- New or Updated Resident Certification – With Google Account
- New or Updated Resident Certification – Without Google Account
Renew your certification
- Renewal Resident Certification – With Google Account
- Renewal Resident Certification – Without Google Account
Resident Contractor Mark
Wyoming-certified resident contractors can display the Resident Contractor Mark to show their connection to Wyoming. Your company must be certified to apply. Read the Resident Contractor Mark Suggested Use Guidelines.
Display the Resident Contractor Mark
- Resident Contractor Mark Usage Application