Does Wyoming require registration for REI Wholesaling telemarketers?

Wyoming does not require separate telemarketer registration; federal FTC rules still apply.

What is the penalty per violation in Wyoming?

Up to $500 per violation (or $5,000 for willful violations).

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Wyoming Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated 2025

TCPA Standard

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$500

Registration

Not Required

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REI Wholesaling Telemarketing Compliance in Wyoming

Real estate investor cold calling and SMS compliance in Wyoming

Guide last reviewed: January 2025

Wyoming REI Wholesaling Overview

Wyoming is one of the lower-risk states for REI cold calling. No state DNC list (federal only), no private right of action (AG enforcement only), and no broader-than-federal ATDS definition. The main risk factors: the $10,000 registration bond, AG enforcement with $10,000 per violation penalties, and felony charges for fraud patterns. Manual dialing after federal DNC scrubbing is the recommended approach. The federal TCPA remains the primary litigation risk since WY has no state-level private right of action.

Penalty/Violation

$500

Willful

$5,000

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Private Suit

Compliance Checklist

✓Register with Wyoming Secretary of State as a telemarketer ($10,000 surety bond) before making solicitation calls,Scrub all call lists against the federal National DNC Registry (WY has no separate state DNC list),Manual (human) dialing is permitted for cold calling with DNC compliance,Call only between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM local time,Identify yourself, company, and purpose at the beginning of the call,Disclose total cost, terms, and cancellation/refund policy before completing any sale,Prior express written consent before any ATDS or prerecorded calls to cell phones under federal TCPA,Existing business relationship exemption covers past sellers — manual calls recommended,Telemarketing fraud is a felony in WY — ensure all property valuations and offer terms are accurate,No private right of action under WY consumer protection law — AG enforcement only

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Common violations for REI wholesalers in WY: (1) Failing to register and bond with Secretary of State; (2) Calling DNC-listed numbers; (3) Using autodialers or prerecorded messages without written consent; (4) Deceptive property valuation or offer representations — potential felony fraud; (5) Not disclosing cancellation/refund policy.

Special Exemptions

Licensed real estate agents may be exempt from the $10,000 bond registration under WY law for calls within licensed activity. Most REI wholesalers without licenses do NOT qualify. EBR exemption covers past sellers. No state DNC list — federal only. No private right of action — AG enforcement only, making WY less litigious than most states.

Key State Rules

Mini-TCPANo

RegistrationNot Required

Class ActionsNot specified

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This is a compliance reference tool, not legal advice. Data compiled from public statutes, LegiScan, CourtListener, state AG offices, and AI-assisted analysis. Verify all information with qualified counsel before relying on it. Full terms & data sources →