ClearLicensed renewal checklist
Montana Electrical license renewal checklist
Verified dataState data last checked Oct 17, 2026clearlicensed.com/states/MT/checklist/electrical
Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.
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
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