Wyoming Lost or Stolen Permit: How to Replace It (2026)

To replace a lost Wyoming Instruction Permit, you must visit a Wyoming Driver License Division exam station. Most replacements are handled in person. Online options are not generally available for instruction permits.

How Do You Replace a Lost Wyoming Instruction Permit?

The process for a duplicate driving permit is in-person only. You will need to complete a Driver License Application form, provide identification, pay a fee, and have a new photo taken.

Replacement Options and Process

• In-person visit: Go to a DLD exam station, such as the Cheyenne location at 1520 Etchepare Circle or the Casper office at 800 Bryan Stock Trail.
• Required form: Use the current Driver License / Identification Card Application, Form 10-4003.
• Immediate issuance: After paying the fee and a new photo, you receive your reissued instruction permit the same day. You do not retake any tests.
• Parental requirement: If you are under 18, use the current Form 10-4003 Legal Guardian Certificate and complete the applicable parent or guardian signature requirement.

Do You Need a Police Report for a Stolen Wyoming Learner Permit?

WYDOT's public replacement guidance does not list a police report as a standard requirement for obtaining a duplicate credential. Reporting theft may still be sensible if you are concerned about misuse, but check with Driver Services if the permit was stolen rather than simply lost.

Can you replace a Wyoming learner permit at any exam station? In-person duplicate transactions are handled through Driver Services exam offices. Check the current locations page and the services offered at the office you plan to use before traveling.

What You'll Need to Bring

• Proof of Identity: You may not need to bring full identity documents if your information is already on file. Bring ID only if your identity needs to be reverified.
• Payment: The replacement fee for a Wyoming instruction permit is $15. Bring cash, check, or a card; cash is recommended to avoid payment system issues.
• Driver License Number: If you know it, this can help expedite the process.

Can a Parent Replace a Minor's Lost Permit Without the Teen Present?

For applicants under 18, current Form 10-4003 uses the Legal Guardian Certificate for the required parent or guardian signature, but WYDOT's lost-credential page does not state that a parent may complete a learner-permit replacement alone. Call Driver Services before trying to replace a minor's permit without the permit holder present.

Fees, Processing, and Temporary Permits

Here is what Wyoming WYDOT requires for fees, processing, and temporary permits.

Does a Replacement Permit Keep the Same Expiration Date?

A duplicate replaces the lost or stolen credential; it is not the same transaction as renewing the permit. Do not assume a replacement extends the permit's one-year validity. Confirm the expiration date shown on the duplicate when it is issued.

Common Lost and Stolen Permit Situations

Here is what Wyoming WYDOT requires for common replacement scenarios and anecdotes.

See the Wyoming learner's permit guide for complete requirements.

What If You Lose Your Wyoming Permit While Traveling Out of State?

Contact Wyoming Driver Services before driving again. If a replacement can be mailed while you are away, Wyoming uses a Forwarding Request when a credential must be sent to an address other than the address on file. A phone photo of the lost permit is not a substitute for the issued credential.

Teen Loses a Permit and Arrives Without Required Documents

A 16-year-old in Cheyenne lost their permit on a Monday. They went to the 1520 Etchepare Circle station at 1 PM, a peak time. The line was long, and they forgot their birth certificate. They were rejected and had to reschedule, missing a week of supervised driving practice. Action: Bring all required documents to avoid rejection and rescheduling delays.

Adult Learner Needs a Replacement Before a Driving Lesson

An adult in Casper needed a duplicate permit before a scheduled driving lesson. They visited the 800 Bryan Stock Trail office with only a debit card. The card reader was malfunctioning, causing a 45-minute delay. They eventually paid with a check they had as backup. Action: Bring multiple payment methods (cash, check, card) to avoid equipment-related delays.

Parent Helps a Minor Replace a Lost Permit

• A parent took their teen to the Laramie station (3411 South 3rd St.) on a Wednesday morning for a lost permit replacement.
• They brought all documents and cash.
• The process required extra form review because the applicable parent or guardian signature on the current Form 10-4003 had not been completed.
• This required extra time for form completion and verification. Action: Confirm all parental sign-off requirements are met beforehand to prevent processing hiccups.

Practical Tips to Avoid Common Problems

Here is what Wyoming WYDOT requires for practical tips to avoid common problems.

• Check your chosen exam station's current hours before you go. Location schedules and service availability can change.
• Complete Form 10-4003 accurately before arriving when possible to avoid form errors.
• Call the station ahead (e.g., 307-777-3835 for Cheyenne) to confirm hours and document requirements, saving you from a failed visit.