Driveway / Road Access (Approach License) in Unincorporated Albany County, Wyoming

Verified

Any new driveway accessing a state, county, or city road in unincorporated Albany County requires an Approach License from the road authority that owns that road segment — the Wyoming Department of Transportation (state highways), the Albany County Road & Bridge Department (county roads), or the City of Laramie (city roads), depending on which road the driveway connects to. The Approach License (or equivalent access documentation) is a required attachment to the county's Zoning Certificate application.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

When you need this permit

Identify which authority owns the road the driveway will access (WYDOT / Albany County Road & Bridge / City of Laramie)
Obtain an Approach License / access authorization from that authority
Submit a copy of the Approach License with the Zoning Certificate application

Required documents

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes

Review timeline

~5–20 business days

Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Albany County building department

Inspection process

Tips

This is not a standalone fee line in the county's Land Use Permit Fee Schedule — it is a prerequisite document obtained from the applicable road authority (WYDOT, County Road & Bridge, or City of Laramie) and then submitted with the Zoning Certificate.
Contact Albany County Road & Bridge Department (2920 County Shop Road, Laramie, WY 82070) for county-road approach licensing.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Unincorporated Albany County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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