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Montana General Contractor License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

The Construction Contractor License (Montana Construction Contractor License Program (Dept. of Labor & Industry)) has a renewal fee of about $70. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount.

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

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Construction Contractor License

CCL · State license · Montana Construction Contractor License Program (Dept. of Labor & Industry)

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Renew on the official siteBoard phone: (406) 444-6880
Renewal cycle
Not published, check with the board
Continuing education
Not required
Deadline rule
Renews on the anniversary date of issuance; renewal opens 60 days before the expiration date. DLI does not state the license term on its CCL pages, FAQ or rule notice; check the expiration date on the license.
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Grace period
Not published, check with the board

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee
About $70
Late fee
Late renewal fee about $70, in addition to the about $70 renewal fee (per DLI CCL page, citing ARM 24.101.103(2)).
Reinstatement
Show the details (amounts are approximate)The general DLI rule (ARM 24.101.408) lets a lapsed license be reactivated within 45 days, and an expired license within 2 years of the renewal date, by renewing and paying fees; after that a new application is needed. DLI's CCL pages do not state a separate rule.

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond
Not required
Insurance
Contractors with employees must carry Montana workers' compensation insurance (out-of-state firms must show Montana-compliant coverage) and unemployment insurance coverage; sole proprietors/partners/members without personal coverage need an Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate ($125, 2 years). No general liability minimum.
Reciprocity
Not applicable (no exam or competency test).
Notes

No state general contractor competency license; this is a registration-style license with no exam. Required for contractors with employees and for all corporations and manager-managed LLCs, regardless of employee count. There is no exam. Out-of-state 'bid only' status exists until work starts.

Confidence: MediumMostly confirmed from official pages, some details are older or partly confirmedLast checked Oct 17, 2026
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How to renew

  1. 1Check your Construction Contractor License deadline: Renews on the anniversary date of issuance; renewal opens 60 days before the expiration date. DLI does not state the license term on its CCL pages, FAQ or rule notice; check the expiration date on the license.
  2. 2Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
  3. 3Renew online at https://ebiz.mt.gov/POL/Default.aspx
  4. 4Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $70, but fees change.
  5. 5If you miss the deadline: Late renewal fee about $70, in addition to the about $70 renewal fee (per DLI CCL page, citing ARM 24.101.103(2)).

Montana General contractor renewal questions

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

When does a Montana general contractor license expire?

Construction Contractor License: Renews on the anniversary date of issuance; renewal opens 60 days before the expiration date. DLI does not state the license term on its CCL pages, FAQ or rule notice; check the expiration date on the license. Check with Montana Construction Contractor License Program (Dept. of Labor & Industry) before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Montana general contractor license need?

Construction Contractor License: no CE required. Check with Montana Construction Contractor License Program (Dept. of Labor & Industry) before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a Montana general contractor license?

Construction Contractor License: About $70. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Montana general contractor license expires?

Late renewal fee about $70, in addition to the about $70 renewal fee (per DLI CCL page, citing ARM 24.101.103(2)). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Montana accept general contractor licenses from other states?

Not applicable (no exam or competency test). Check with Montana Construction Contractor License Program (Dept. of Labor & Industry) 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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