Licensing board: Montana State Electrical Board (Department of Labor & Industry)
License levels
- Journeyman Electrician: One of: completion of an approved inside wireman apprenticeship program or a training program conducted by a bona fide union or trade association (37-68-305, MCA); third-party verification of 8,000 hours of practical experience (the checklist describes residential construction of less than five living units); or 20,000 hours in the electrical maintenance field with employer certification (at least 8,000 practical). $190 application fee; all fees non-refundable. source
- Master Electrician: requirements: Check with board source
- Electrical Contractor (business): Proof of compliance with workers compensation and unemployment laws, and a full-time Montana licensed journeyman or master electrician responsible for all work done in Montana source
Exam
Applications for examination must be approved by the State Electrical Board. "Currently, exams are based off the 2020 NEC." source
Continuing education and renewal
16 hours of board-approved courses per renewal cycle, at least 8 on code update (ARM 24.141.2102); the board accepts CE from any reciprocal state. Renewal deadline for all electricians and electrical contractors: July 15 on even years. source
Reciprocity
Substantial equivalency: an active, unrestricted license in good standing from a state that required an electrical exam plus an approved apprenticeship, union or trade-association training, 8,000 hours of practical experience or 20,000 maintenance hours. "If not SE, you must take our exam." source
Renewal dates and CE for this license: Credential Renewal Calendar.
Last checked 2026-10-19. Code edition by state: NFPA NEC enforcement maps.
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