How often do I need to renew my Journeyman Electrician License in Montana?

The Journeyman Electrician License in Montana must be renewed every 24 months.

How much does it cost to renew a Journeyman Electrician License in Montana?

The renewal cost for a Journeyman Electrician License in Montana is $140.00.

What happens if my Journeyman Electrician License expires in Montana?

Performing electrical work without a valid license in Montana violates MCA 37-68-301. DLI may issue a civil cease-and-desist order under MCA 37-1-109; knowing or purposeful violation of a subsequent district court injunction is a felony. Civil fines for failing to display a license range from $100 (first offense) to $500 (third offense and above) under MCA 37-68-316.

Montana renewal guide

Journeyman Electrician 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 State Electrical Board

Renewal period

Every 24 months

Renewal fee

$140.00

Bond requirement

No

Insurance requirement

No

Continuing education

32 hours

Before you renew

Get the filing straight.

1
Finish the CE first

Complete the 32 required hours before you start the renewal.
2
File with the board

File through Montana State Electrical Board and pay the $140.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
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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 Journeyman Electrician License — Biennial, $140 to Renew

The Montana State Electrical Board issues the Journeyman Electrician license under Title 37, Chapter 68 of the Montana Code Annotated. Without a valid license, performing electrical installation, alteration, or repair work exposes a worker to a civil cease-and-desist order from DLI under MCA 37-1-109; knowing violation of a subsequent district court injunction is a felony.

Three Experience Paths Qualify You to Sit for the Exam

Applicants must meet one of three experience thresholds before taking the Journeyman Electrician exam:

Approved apprenticeship program — completion of a state-registered apprenticeship
8,000 hours of practical electrical work — hands-on installation and repair experience
20,000 hours in electrical maintenance — with at least 8,000 hours of practical hands-on work

The application fee is $190, whether applying by examination or by endorsement/reciprocity.

CE: 32 Hours Per Biennial Cycle — 16 Per Year, 8 NEC Per Year

The biennial renewal requires 32 hours of continuing education total — 16 hours for each year in the renewal cycle (ARM 24.141.2102). At least 8 of those annual hours must cover NEC code updates. New graduates of approved apprenticeship programs are exempt from CE for their first renewal cycle.

Renewal: $140, Expires July 15 of Even-Numbered Years

The $140 renewal is due before July 15 of each even-numbered year. There is no late renewal fee in the current ARM fee schedule (ARM 24.141.405) — a lapsed license requires a new application.

*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current requirements directly with the Montana State Electrical Board.*

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