Contractor licenses in Montana
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- Licensing board
- Montana State Electrical Board
- Renewal cycle
- Every year for most licenses; every 2 years for others
- Renewal fees
- $35-$600
- Continuing education
- 4-32 hours per cycle
Open these first
Construction Contractor Registration
Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI)
Electrical Contractor License
Montana State Electrical Board
Water Well Contractor License
Montana Board of Water Well Contractors (DNRC)
All license pages
| License | Board | Renewal | Fee | CE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boiler Operator License | Montana Boiler Operator Program (DLI) | 1 year | $35.00 | None |
| Construction Blaster License | Montana Construction Blaster Program (DLI) | 1 year | $40.00 | None |
| Construction Contractor Registration Insurance required | Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) | 2 years | $70.00 | None |
| Crane/Hoisting Operator License (First/Second Class) | Montana Crane/Hoisting Operator Program (DLI) | 1 year | $150.00 | None |
| Crane/Hoisting Operator License (Third Class — Crane Oiler) | Montana Crane/Hoisting Operator Program (DLI) | 1 year | $50.00 | None |
| Electrical Contractor License Insurance required | Montana State Electrical Board | 2 years | $210.00 | None |
| Elevator Contractor License Insurance required | Montana Elevator Contractors, Mechanics, and Inspectors Licensing Program | 1 year | $600.00 | None |
| Elevator Mechanic License | Montana Elevator Contractors, Mechanics, and Inspectors Licensing Program | 1 year | $150.00 | 8 hours |
| Fire Protection Business Entity License Insurance required | Montana Fire Protection License Program (DLI) | 1 year | $200.00 | None |
| Fire Protection Individual Endorsement | Montana Fire Protection License Program (DLI) | 1 year | See page | 4 hours |
| Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate (ICEC) | Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) | 2 years | $125.00 | None |
| Journeyman Electrician License | Montana State Electrical Board | 2 years | $140.00 | 32 hours |
| Journeyman Plumber License | Montana Board of Plumbers | 1 year | $160.00 | 4 hours |
| Master Electrician License | Montana State Electrical Board | 2 years | $200.00 | 16 hours |
| Master Plumber License | Montana Board of Plumbers | 1 year | $265.00 | 4 hours |
| Residential Electrician License | Montana State Electrical Board | 2 years | $200.00 | 16 hours |
| Water Well Contractor License Bond required | Montana Board of Water Well Contractors (DNRC) | 1 year | $575.00 | 4 hours |
| Water Well Driller License | Montana Board of Water Well Contractors (DNRC) | 1 year | $475.00 | 4 hours |
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Renewal deadlines in Montana
When Montana contractor licenses come due
Every year
12 license pages, including Water Well Contractor License, Elevator Contractor License, Elevator Mechanic License.
Every 2 years
6 license pages, including Electrical Contractor License, Residential Electrician License, Construction Contractor Registration.
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