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
Renewal period
Every 24 months
Renewal fee
$200.00
Late penalty
$200.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
No
Continuing education
16 hours
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Finish the CE first
Complete the 16 required hours before you start the renewal.
- 2
File with the board
File through Montana State Electrical Board and pay the $200.00 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.
If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $200.00.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Montana Journeyman Electrician License
The Montana State Electrical Board issues the Journeyman Electrician license, authorizing holders to install, alter, and repair electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment under the supervision of or independently from a Master Electrician.
What This License Authorizes
Journeyman Electricians may perform electrical installation, alteration, and repair work. They work under the general supervision of a Master Electrician or independently on projects, depending on the scope of work.
Requirements
- Completion of an approved apprenticeship program (typically 4 years / 8,000 hours)
- Must pass the Journeyman Electrician examination
- Application Fee: $190 (by examination), $250 (by endorsement/reciprocity)
Continuing Education
- 16 hours of continuing education required each biennial renewal period
- Minimum 8 hours must cover NEC code updates
- Remaining 8 hours may cover approved industry-related topics
- Newly licensed apprenticeship graduates are exempt from CE for their first renewal
Renewal Process
- Renewal Period: Every 2 years (expires July 15 of even-numbered years)
- Renewal Fee: $200
- Late Renewal Fee: $200 (in addition to the $200 renewal fee)
- Renewal opens 60 days prior to expiration date
Consequences of Operating Without a License
Performing electrical work without a valid license in Montana is a misdemeanor, with a minimum fine of $250 and maximum of $1,000. Offenders may face incarceration from 90 days to one year.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Montana State Electrical Board.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Examination Results
- proof_of_experience
Source notes
Montana State Electrical Board . Verified March 2026. https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/electrical/license-information/journeyman-electrician
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