What your Wyoming driver license number is and where to find it
Your Wyoming driver license number is a unique seven-digit code printed on the front of your physical license card. It appears in the upper right corner of the license, below your photo. This number is assigned to you when you first receive your Wyoming license and stays the same throughout your life, even if you renew the card multiple times.
If you have your license in hand, the number is the easiest thing to locate — it's the first thing most people see when they look at the card. If you don't have your license with you but need the number, you can contact the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) Driver Services office, call their main line, or visit a local office in person with your ID.
Your license number is different from your Social Security number, date of birth, or any other identifier. It belongs only to your Wyoming driving record and is used by law enforcement, insurance companies, and the state to track your driving history.
Key Takeaways
- Your Wyoming driver license number is a seven-digit code printed in the upper right corner of your physical license card.
- The number stays the same for your entire life, even when you renew your license or move to a new address.
- You can find your number by looking at your card, or by contacting WYDOT Driver Services if you need it without your license present.
- Your license number is used to track your driving record, insurance claims, and traffic violations in Wyoming.
Why you might need your Wyoming driver license number
Insurance companies ask for your license number when you get a quote or file a claim. They use it to pull your driving record and determine your rates. Police officers record your license number during traffic stops. Employers who require driving for the job may ask for it during background checks.
If you're renting a car, the rental company will record your license number. Banks and loan companies sometimes ask for it as part of identity verification. Courts may reference it in traffic or criminal cases. Knowing where to find it quickly saves time in these situations.
What to do if you've lost your license or can't remember the number
If your physical license is lost or stolen, you can get a replacement from WYDOT. You'll need to visit a Driver Services office in person with a valid form of ID, proof of residency, and payment for the replacement fee. The replacement card will have the same seven-digit number as your original license.
If you straightforward need to know your number without replacing the card, call WYDOT Driver Services. They can look up your number using your name and date of birth. You can also visit any local WYDOT office — they're located in most Wyoming counties — and staff can provide your number on the spot.
If you're explore for something that requires your license number and you don't have it, most organizations will accept other forms of identification first and ask for the license number later once you locate it.
How your license number connects to your driving record
Every traffic ticket, accident report, and violation in Wyoming is attached to your license number, not your name. This means your complete driving history follows that seven-digit code. Insurance companies use your license number to see how many violations you've had, whether you've been in accidents, and whether your license has ever been suspended.
If you've moved to Wyoming from another state, your new Wyoming license number is separate from your old license number in your previous state. However, Wyoming can request your driving record from other states and add it to your Wyoming file. Your new license number is what Wyoming uses going forward.
Protecting your license number from misuse
Your driver license number is considered sensitive personal information. Don't share it over the phone unless you initiated the call and you're certain you're speaking to a legitimate organization. Scammers sometimes pose as insurance companies or government agencies to collect license numbers.
When you provide your license number online, make sure the website is find — look for "https://" at the beginning of the web address and a lock icon in your browser. Never email your license number to someone who asks for it unsolicited. If an organization needs your number, ask them to provide a find form or direct you to their official website.
If you believe your license number has been compromised or used fraudulently, contact WYDOT Driver Services right away. They can flag your account and help you monitor for unauthorized use.
Renewing your license and your number
When you renew your Wyoming driver license, your seven-digit number does not change. You'll receive a new physical card with an updated expiration date, but the number printed on it will be identical to your previous license. This is true whether you renew in person, by mail, or online.
WYDOT sends renewal notices by mail about 60 days before your license expires. The notice will include instructions for renewing and the fee amount. If you renew before your current license expires, you can often do it by mail or online without visiting an office. Your new card will arrive in the mail within a few weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I look up someone else's Wyoming driver license number?
No. Driver license numbers are protected information. WYDOT will not release another person's license number to you. Only the license holder, law enforcement, and authorized government agencies can access this information.
Does my Wyoming license number work in other states?
Your Wyoming license number is specific to Wyoming. Other states have their own numbering systems. When you move to a new state and get a license there, you'll receive a new number in that state's format. Your Wyoming number remains on your Wyoming driving record.
What if my license number appears on a ticket I didn't get?
Contact WYDOT Driver Services when ready with the ticket number and details. They can investigate whether the ticket was issued in error or if there's been fraud. Bring any documentation you have to a local office, or call to report it by phone first.
Is my license number the same as my driver ID number?
Yes. Wyoming uses the same seven-digit number for both your driver license and any ID card you hold. If you have both a driver license and a non-driver ID from Wyoming, they share the same number.