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Montana contractor license renewal checklist

Verified dataState data last checked Oct 17, 2026clearlicensed.com/states/MT/checklist

Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.

HVAC

HVAC / mechanical contractor

No license required · Montana Construction Contractor License Program (Dept. of Labor & Industry)

Montana does not issue a state license for this work. Check with your city or county.

Montana has no state HVAC or mechanical contractor license: MCA Title 37, Chapter 70 (Board of Warm Air Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) is repealed. HVAC firms are subject to the DLI Construction Contractor License (see general_contractor), the electrical license for any electrical wiring, EPA 608 for refrigerants, and local permit and code rules. Local jurisdictions with certified building programs may have their own requirements.

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Electrical

Electrical Contractor (limited/unlimited) (EC)

State license · Montana State Electrical Board (Dept. of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division)

Deadline
Jul 15 of even years
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
CE hours
16 hours
Renewal fee
About $210. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee
Late penalty fee = 100% of the renewal fee, in addition to the renewal fee, for each renewal period missed (ARM 24.101.403(2)); applies even when the renewal fee has been abated (100% of the un-abated fee). Online renewals must be submitted before 11:59 pm Mountain time on the renewal date (ARM 24.101.413).
Grace period
No grace period on the renewal date itself; 45-day lapsed window and 2-year expired window apply (see reinstatement_rule).
Insurance
No general liability amount set by the Board. Must show compliance with Montana Workers' Compensation (out-of-state contractors must have coverage valid in Montana) AND Montana Unemployment Insurance, or hold an Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate (ARM 24.141.505); proof submitted within 10 days of renewal. Must also designate a Montana-licensed responsible electrician (Master for unlimited, Journeyman for limited) employed full-time via the Acknowledgement of Responsibility form; a master may be responsible electrician for only one unlimited contractor.
Official link
https://ebiz.mt.gov/POL/Default.aspx
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Completion certificates for 16 hours of continuing education
  • Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $210, fees change)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

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Master Electrician (responsible electrician for unlimited contractor) (MASTER)

State license · Montana State Electrical Board (Dept. of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division)

Deadline
Jul 15 of even years
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
CE hours
16 hours
Renewal fee
About $140. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee
Late penalty fee = 100% of the renewal fee, in addition to the renewal fee, for each renewal period missed (ARM 24.101.403(2)); applies even when the renewal fee has been abated (100% of the un-abated fee). Online renewals must be submitted before 11:59 pm Mountain time on the renewal date (ARM 24.101.413).
Grace period
No grace period on the renewal date itself; 45-day lapsed window and 2-year expired window apply (see reinstatement_rule).
Official link
https://ebiz.mt.gov/POL/Default.aspx
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Completion certificates for 16 hours of continuing education
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $140, fees change)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

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Plumbing

Journeyman Plumber (JOURNEYMAN)

State license · Montana Board of Plumbers (Dept. of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division)

Deadline
Sep 1 every year
Renewal cycle
Every year
CE hours
4 hours
Renewal fee
About $160. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee
Late penalty fee = 100% of the renewal fee, in addition to the renewal fee, for each renewal period missed (ARM 24.101.403(2)); applies even when the renewal fee has been abated (100% of the un-abated fee). Online renewals must be submitted before 11:59 pm Mountain time on the renewal date (ARM 24.101.413).
Grace period
None on the renewal date; 45-day lapsed window and 2-year expired window apply.
Official link
https://ebiz.mt.gov/POL/Default.aspx
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Completion certificates for 4 hours of continuing education
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $160, fees change)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

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Master Plumber (MASTER)

State license · Montana Board of Plumbers (Dept. of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division)

Deadline
Sep 1 every year
Renewal cycle
Every year
CE hours
4 hours
Renewal fee
About $265. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee
Late penalty fee = 100% of the renewal fee, in addition to the renewal fee, for each renewal period missed (ARM 24.101.403(2)); applies even when the renewal fee has been abated (100% of the un-abated fee). Online renewals must be submitted before 11:59 pm Mountain time on the renewal date (ARM 24.101.413).
Grace period
None on the renewal date; 45-day lapsed window and 2-year expired window apply.
Official link
https://ebiz.mt.gov/POL/Default.aspx
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Completion certificates for 4 hours of continuing education
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $265, fees change)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

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Roofing

Construction Contractor License (covers roofing and siding) (CCL)

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

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.
Renewal cycle
Not published, check with the board
CE hours
Not required
Renewal fee
About $70. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
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)).
Grace period
Not published, check with the board
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.
Official link
https://ebiz.mt.gov/POL/Default.aspx
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $70, fees change)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

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Pest control

Commercial Pesticide Applicator (category: Industrial, Institutional, Structural & Health Related Pest Control) (Commercial / Structural category)

State license · Montana Department of Agriculture - Pesticide Licensing

Deadline
Dec 31 every year
Renewal cycle
Every year
CE hours
12 hours
Renewal fee
About $85. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee
About $25 added to renewals postmarked after March 1 (does not apply to new licenses). Operators listed under the license: about $25 each for first 2 operators per year, about $10 each additional.
Grace period
Renewals accepted through March 1 without late fee (license expires Dec 31 and cannot be used to apply pesticides after that).
Insurance
Liability insurance required for commercial applicators (financial responsibility may only be met via liability insurance): minimum $30,000 for ground/non-aerial applicators ($50,000 aerial); MDA financial responsibility form; proof on request (ARM 4.10.101-.104).
Official link
https://agr.mt.gov/Pesticide-License-Program
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Completion certificates for 12 hours of continuing education
  • Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $85, fees change)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

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General contractor

Construction Contractor License (CCL)

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

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.
Renewal cycle
Not published, check with the board
CE hours
Not required
Renewal fee
About $70. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
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)).
Grace period
Not published, check with the board
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.
Official link
https://ebiz.mt.gov/POL/Default.aspx
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence medium

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $70, fees change)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this checklist can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and ClearLicensed is not affiliated with any state board. Sources for every rule are on clearlicensed.com/states/MT.

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.