Montana renewal guide
Electrical Contractor License
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 24 months
Renewal fee
$210.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
Yes — Workers' Compensation
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
- 2
File with the board
File through Montana State Electrical Board and pay the $210.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 3
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 30 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Montana Electrical Contractor License
Any business performing electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in Montana needs a contractor license from the Montana State Electrical Board — separate from the individual electrician licenses held by the firm's electricians.
Two License Types
Unlimited Electrical Contractor — covers commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential work. Requires a licensed Montana Master Electrician on staff as the Responsible Electrician in a full-time capacity.
Limited Electrical Contractor — covers residential structures only. Requires a licensed Montana Journeyman Electrician (or Master) as the Responsible Electrician on a full-time basis.
The Responsible Electrician is the Montana-licensed individual accountable for all electrical work the firm performs.
Application Fee and Renewal
- Application fee: $210 (limited or unlimited license)
- Renewal fee: $210 biennial — licenses expire July 15 of even-numbered years
- No continuing education is required for the contractor license itself
Insurance and Coverage Requirements
- Workers' compensation coverage is required under MCA 39-71-101 for any firm that has employees
- Unemployment insurance coverage is required under MCA 39-51-101 if you have employees
- Renew proof of workers' compensation coverage with each license renewal
Enforcement
The Montana State Electrical Board issues cease-and-desist orders for unlicensed electrical contracting. Violating a cease-and-desist order can result in civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day under MCA 37-1-109. The Board may also seek district court injunctive relief; violating a court injunction is a felony under MCA 46-18-213.
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
Source notes
Montana State Electrical Board . Verified March 2026. https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/electrical/license-information/electrical-contractor
Rules move. Check Montana State Electrical Board again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
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