Montana Contractor License Classifications

Legal Citation: MCA § 39-9-201 et seq.

Mandatory statewide registration certificate issued by the Montana DLI required for any person or business entity engaging in, bidding on, advertising for, or performing construction or alteration work.

Notes: Requires proof of active workers' compensation insurance or an approved Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate (ICEC).

Legal Citation: MCA § 37-68-301

Statewide business license issued by the Montana State Electrical Board authorizing a business entity to contract for the installation of electrical equipment, circuits, and apparatus.

Notes: Requires designating a licensed Master Electrician as qualifier and maintaining active DLI contractor registration.

Legal Citation: MCA § 37-68-302

Statewide professional license certifying an individual qualified by examination and 4 to 5 years experience to plan, lay out, and supervise electrical installations.

Notes: Qualifying party for an electrical contractor. Requires 16 hours of CE per 3-year NEC code cycle.

Legal Citation: MCA § 37-69-301

Statewide occupational license issued by the Montana Board of Plumbers authorizing an individual to contract for, supervise, and perform the installation of plumbing and drainage systems.

Notes: Requires minimum 1 year experience as a licensed journeyman plumber plus passing the state master plumber exam.

Legal Citation: MCA § 37-69-302

Statewide trade credential authorizing an individual to perform hands-on plumbing installation under the direction of a licensed Master Plumber.

Notes: Requires 4-year accredited apprenticeship or 5 years documented trade experience plus exam.

Legal Citation: MCA Title 50, Chapter 60; Local Municipal Codes

Municipal building permit required from city or county building inspection departments prior to structural framing, alterations, additions, or re-roofing.

Notes: Permit pullers must provide their active Montana DLI contractor registration number.