How often do I need to renew my Elevator Contractor License in Montana?

The Elevator Contractor License in Montana must be renewed every 12 months.

How much does it cost to renew a Elevator Contractor License in Montana?

The renewal cost for a Elevator Contractor License in Montana is $600.00.

What happens if my Elevator Contractor License expires in Montana?

Operating as an elevator contractor without a valid license in Montana is a violation subject to penalties under Title 37 of the Montana Code Annotated.

Montana renewal guide

Elevator 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

Montana Elevator Contractors, Mechanics, and Inspectors Licensing Program

Renewal period

Every 12 months

Renewal fee

$600.00

Bond requirement

No

Insurance requirement

Yes — General Liability

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 Elevator Contractors, Mechanics, and Inspectors Licensing Program and pay the $600.00 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 Elevator Contractor License — Required for Any Conveyance Work

Any Montana business that installs, alters, repairs, or maintains elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, or moving walks statewide must hold a current license from the Department of Labor & Industry. Operating without one violates Title 37, Chapter 73 and Title 50, Chapter 60 of the Montana Code Annotated.

Application: $600 Plus Three Required Proofs

The application fee is $600. Submit through the DLI licensing portal with three items:

General liability insurance — proof required under MCA § 50-60-716
Montana contractor registration — must be current at time of application
Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Fact — issued by the Montana Secretary of State

Renewal: $600, Expires Every April 1

The license renews annually, expiring April 1. The renewal fee is $600. Insurance, contractor registration, and Secretary of State filings must all remain valid through each renewal cycle — lapses in any of them block the renewal.

*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current requirements directly with the Montana Department of Labor & Industry.*

Official links

Check the board or agency directly.

Official website Apply online Renew online

Required documents

Proof of Insurance
certificate_of_existence

Source notes

Montana DLI Elevator Contractors, Mechanics, and Inspectors Licensing Program . Verified March 2026. https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/elevator-contractors/

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