
Montana Construction Licensing

Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Montana.

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Company Licenses
Montana Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Montana Construction Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $70 |
Original Ink: | Required |
Notarize: | Required |
Notes: | To qualify for “Bid Only” status, your out-of-state business cannot be actively performing work in Montana. Once awarded the job in Montana, you must notify us in writing immediately to change your status and provide proof of a valid Montana workers’ compensation insurance policy for your employees. |
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Registration Renewal
Agency Fee: | $70 |
Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. Renewal applications may be requested and filed up to 6 months prior to the renewal date. |
Original Ink: | Required |
Notarize: | Not required |
Notes: | Prepopulated renewal forms are mailed to registrants approximately 60 days before the renewal date. Registrants need only cross out any errors, make the correction in ink, and initial the changes. |
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Montana Fire Protection Entity License
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $200 |
Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | Annually by May 31. |
Montana Independent Contractor Exemption Certification
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $125 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Montana Independent Contractor Exemption Certification Renewal |
Agency Fee: | $125 |
Due: | Biennially by the date of issuance. |
Montana Lead Abatement Company License
Not required
Lead Services Company licensure is not required on the State level in Montana.
Montana does not have a state-issued lead abatement license; instead, these licenses are administered federally by the EPA.
Montana Limited Electrical Contractor License
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $300 |
Due: | Biennially by July 15. |
Montana Unlimited Electrical Contractor License
Agency: | Montana State Electrical Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $300 |
Due: | Biennially by July 15. |
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Business License - General Contractor
Agency: | City of Bozeman Planning Division (MT) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
Business License Application
Exemption Eligible Organizations: | · Non-Profit Organizations |
Form: | https://www.bozeman.net/Home/ShowDocument?id=688 |
Instructions: | https://www.bozeman.net/home/showdocument?id=686 |
Filing Method: | Mail or In Person |
Turnaround: | 2-4 weeks |
How to Apply: |
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Registration Renewal
Business License - General Contractor
Form: | https://bozn-egov.aspgov.com/Click2GovOL/index.html |
Filing Method: | Online |
Due: | Annually on the anniversary of the prior year's date of application or renewal. |
West Yellowstone Business License
Agency: | Town of West Yellowstone Business Licensing Section (MT) |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | No |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $50 |
Turnaround: | Up to 3 weeks |
Bond Amount: | If a business will sell any goods or services that are subject to the Town’s resort tax, then a refundable resort tax bond in the sum of $500 must accompany the business license application. |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $50 |
Due: | Annually by May 31st |
Individual Licenses
Montana Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Montana Asbestos Inspector Accreditation
Agency: | Montana Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Control Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | Montana Accreditation Application Asbestos Related Occupations |
Agency Fee: | $170 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Montana Accreditation Application Asbestos Related Occupations (Renewal) |
Agency Fee: | $170 |
Due: | Annually by the date of most recent accredidation. |
Montana Asbestos Management Planner Accreditation
Agency: | Montana Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Control Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | Montana Accreditation Application Asbestos Related Occupations |
Agency Fee: | $170 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Montana Accreditation Application Asbestos Related Occupations (Renewal) |
Agency Fee: | $170 |
Due: | Annually by the date of most recent accredidation. |
Montana Asbestos Project Contractor/Supervisor Accreditation
Agency: | Montana Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Control Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | Montana Accreditation Application Asbestos Related Occupations |
Agency Fee: | $170 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Montana Accreditation Application Asbestos Related Occupations (Renewal) |
Agency Fee: | $170 |
Due: | Annually by the date of most recent accredidation. |
Montana Asbestos Project Designer Accreditation
Agency: | Montana Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Control Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | Montana Accreditation Application Asbestos Related Occupations |
Agency Fee: | $170 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Montana Accreditation Application Asbestos Related Occupations (Renewal) |
Agency Fee: | $170 |
Due: | Annually by the date of most recent accredidation. |
Montana Asbestos Project Worker Accreditation
Agency: | Montana Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Control Program |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | Montana Accreditation Application Asbestos Related Occupations |
Agency Fee: | $45 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | Montana Accreditation Application Asbestos Related Occupations (Renewal) |
Agency Fee: | $45 |
Due: | Annually by the date of most recent accredidation. |
Montana Fire Protection License Individual Endorsement (Sell, Install and Service)
Initial Registration
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Registration Renewal
Filing Method: | |
Agency Fee: | $100 |
Due: | Annually by May 31. |
Montana Journeyman Electrician License
Agency: | Montana State Electrical Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $240 application by exam; $250.00 spplication by reciprocity or credential |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | By July 15 of even-numbered years. |
Montana Journeyman Plumber License
Agency: | Montana State Electrical Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $100.00; License Fees: $170.00; Reciprocity Fee in addition to application fee: $300.00 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $160 |
Due: | Annually by September 1. |
Montana Lead Abatement Individual License
Not required
Lead Services Individual licensure is not required on the State level in Montana.
Montana does not have a state-issued lead abatement license; instead, these licenses are administered federally by the EPA.
Montana Master Electrician License
Agency: | Montana State Electrical Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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Agency Fee: | $240 |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | By July 15 of even-numbered years. |
Montana Master Plumber License
Agency: | Montana State Electrical Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee: $100.00 License Fees: $280.00 |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | $265 |
Due: | Annually by September 1. |
Montana Residential Electrician License
Agency: | Montana State Electrical Board |
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
Exam Required? | Not Set |
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
Form: | |
Agency Fee: | Application Fee by Examination: $240.00; Application by Reciprocity or Credential: $250.00 |
Registration Renewal
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Agency Fee: | $200 |
Due: | By July 15 of even-numbered years. |
Explore Licensing in Other States
Associated General Contractors of America
Professional association providing advocacy and organization for construction firms and workers.
National Association of Home Builders
National association for the promotion of the housing industry.
National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
National organization that represents and promotes the interests of state level contractor licensing agencies.
