Montana Contractor License Fees & Renewal Schedule
Indexation gate: passedStatutory fees and renewal periods for Montana construction contractor credentials. Montana operates on a biennial cycle for DLI registrations and ICEC certificates, and an annual renewal cycle for state trade board licenses.
Official Fee Schedule
| Credential / Service | Fee Type | Amount | Cycle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Master Electrician Annual License Fee Annual trade license fee for Master Electricians | license | $175 | Personal professional trade credential. | mt:statute:mca-37-68 |
| Montana Master Plumber Annual License Fee Annual license fee for Master Plumbers under MCA Title 37 Ch. 69 | license | $250 | Board of Plumbers annual license. | mt:statute:mca-37-69 |
| Montana Construction Contractor Registration Biennial Fee Mandatory statewide contractor registration certificate issued by Montana DLI | license | $70 | Biennial (2-year) registration under MCA § 39-9-206. | mt:statute:mca-39-9 |
| Montana Electrical Contractor Annual License Fee Annual business license fee for electrical contracting firms | license | $175 | State Electrical Board annual fee. | mt:statute:mca-37-68 |
| Montana Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate (ICEC) Fee Independent contractor certificate issued by Montana DLI ICEC Unit | certification | $125 | Two-year exemption certificate under MCA § 39-71-417. | mt:statute:mca-39-71 |
Renewal Periods & Continuing Education
DLI CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
mt:statute:mca-39-9Renewal Cycle: Every 24 months (Biennial)
Late Fee / Enforcement: Registration must be renewed every 2 years; operating without registration is a misdemeanor subject to $500 penalty per violation.
Notes: Biennial cycle with Montana DLI.
DLI ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
mt:statute:mca-37-68Renewal Cycle: Every 12 months (Annual)
Continuing Education: Qualifying Master Electrician must complete 16 hours of CE per 3-year NEC code cycle.
Late Fee / Enforcement: Annual renewal by board deadline; late fee applies.
Notes: Annual renewal with State Electrical Board.
DLI MASTER PLUMBER
mt:statute:mca-37-69Renewal Cycle: Every 12 months (Annual)
Continuing Education: 4 hours of continuing education annually on the Uniform Plumbing Code.
Late Fee / Enforcement: Annual renewal by board deadline.
Notes: Annual renewal with Board of Plumbers.