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 |
| 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
| Form: | Renewal form will be mailed. |
| Agency Fee: | $70 |
| Due: | Biennially |
Montana Independent Contractor Exemption Certification
| More Information: | http://erd.dli.mt.gov/work-comp-regulations/montana-contractor/applications-and-forms |
| Agency: | Montana Department of Labor & Industry - Independent Contractor Central Unit |
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 Limited Electrical Contractor License
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| Agency: | Montana State Electrical Board |
| Notes: | Limited electrical contractors can work on residential projects consisting of less than 5 living units in a single structure. |
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
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| Agency: | Montana State Electrical Board |
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. |
Local Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Business License - General Contractor
| Agency: | City of Bozeman Planning Division (MT) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| 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 |
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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
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| Agency: | Town of West Yellowstone Business Licensing Section (MT) |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | No |
| 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
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Montana Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Control Program |
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
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| Agency: | Montana Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Control Program |
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
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| Agency: | Montana Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Control Program |
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
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| Agency: | Montana Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Control Program |
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
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Montana Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Control Program |
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. |
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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.
