Montana electrical continuing education requirements

All 2 Montana electrical license types we track need continuing education: 16 hours each. The rules, the sources and the date we last checked them are below.

Full rule details

Verified dataLast checked Oct 17, 2026, next review due July 2027

Informational: verify with the issuing board.

Track your CE hours and renewal dates Montana Electrical renewal guide

16 hours of CE

Applies to: Electrical Contractor (limited/unlimited) and Master Electrician (responsible electrician for unlimited contractor)

CE hours: 16 hours
Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Renewal deadline: July 15 of even-numbered years (next: July 15, 2028; last cycle July 15, 2026). Renewal opens 60 days before expiration; online system available 24/7 but staff help ends 5 pm.
License level: State license
Board: Montana State Electrical Board (Dept. of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division)

The CE rules, as recorded from the sources

Who approves courses

Courses must be approved by the Department (approval number on the certificate); courses approved by reciprocal states are accepted.

Proof and reporting

Licensees keep completion certificates and may be randomly audited; basic electric and apprentice-level courses do not count.

How CE ties to the renewal

16 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal period, at least 8 of them on NEC updates (ARM 24.141.2102).

First renewal, exemptions and inactive licenses

New graduates of approved apprenticeship programs are exempt for their first renewal; licensees moving up from journeyman or residential are not exempt.

Renew on the official site (406) 444-6880

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HighLast checked Oct 17, 2026

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How CE fits into the Montana renewal

Our records count these hours per renewal, so the renewal deadline is the date to plan around. Finish the courses early enough for the hours to be reported and for the certificates to reach you, then renew on the official site. The full renewal rules, fees and late fees are in the Montana Electrical renewal guide.

Montana Electrical CE questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

How many CE hours does a Montana electrical license need?

Electrical Contractor (limited/unlimited) and Master Electrician (responsible electrician for unlimited contractor): 16 hours (the license renews every 2 years). Check with Montana State Electrical Board (Dept. of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division) before you rely on it.

Who approves Montana electrical CE courses?

Courses must be approved by the Department (approval number on the certificate); courses approved by reciprocal states are accepted. Check with Montana State Electrical Board (Dept. of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division) before you rely on it.

How do you prove Montana electrical CE hours?

Licensees keep completion certificates and may be randomly audited; basic electric and apprentice-level courses do not count. Check with Montana State Electrical Board (Dept. of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division) before you rely on it.

When do Montana electrical CE hours have to be done?

Electrical Contractor (limited/unlimited) and Master Electrician (responsible electrician for unlimited contractor): July 15 of even-numbered years (next: July 15, 2028; last cycle July 15, 2026). Renewal opens 60 days before expiration; online system available 24/7 but staff help ends 5 pm. 16 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal period, at least 8 of them on NEC updates (ARM 24.141.2102). Check with Montana State Electrical Board (Dept. of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division) before you rely on it.

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Spot something out of date?

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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