Montana Electrical License (Residential/Journeyman/Master)

Requirements to Obtaining your License

• RESIDENTIAL

  • Education Requirements: Completion of at least 2 years apprenticeship in the electrical trade
  • Experience Requirements: All experience must be written .
    Third party verification of 2 years (4,000 hours) practical experience in wiring for, installation and repairing of electrical apparatus and equipment for light, heat and power.
  • Renewal Period: 2-year cycle, with the next cycle beginning July 15, 2006.
  • Renewal Fee: $70.00
  • Continuing Education Requirements:16 hours of Board approved courses per renewal cycle. A minimum of 8 hours must be on code update. The Board accepts Continuing Education from any reciprocal state.
  • Other Special License Requirements:The Board issues Electrical Contractors Licenses. Licensure fee is $250.00. An applicant must provide proof of compliance with workers compensation and unemployment laws, and must identify a full-time Montana licensed journeyman or master electrician responsible for all work done in Montana.

  JOURNEYMAN

  • Education Requirements: Completion of at least 4 years apprenticeship in the electrical trade
  • Experience Requirements: All experience must be written,
    Third party verification of 4 years (8,000 hours) practical experience in wiring for light, heat, and power. Only a maximum of 4,000 hours in residential experience is allowed.
  • Renewal Period: 2-year cycle, with the next cycle beginning July 15, 2006.
  • Renewal Fee: $70.00
  • Other Special License Requirements:The Board issues Electrical Contractors Licenses. Licensure fee is $250.00. An applicant must provide proof of compliance with workers compensation and unemployment laws, and must identify a full-time Montana licensed journeyman or master electrician responsible for all work done in Montana.

  MASTER ELECTRICIAN

  • Education Requirements:* Electrical Engineering Degree (4yr) from accredited college or university with letters of verification from employers of 1 year experience in light, heat and power. OR copy of certificate or diploma verifying graduate of post secondary electrical trade school recognized by the Board, accompanied by letters of verification from employers of at least 4 years (8,000 hours) practical experience in the electrical field.
  • Experience Requirements: All experience must be written, third party verification.
  • At least 5 years (10,000 hours) experience in planning, laying-out, and supervising at a journeyman level with an appropriate amount of commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional wiring.
  • Renewal Period: 2-year cycle, with the next cycle beginning July 15, 2006.

  Electrical Contractor

  • Must hold a master license and show workers compensation insurance and liability insurance.

Work that can be Done Under this License

An electrical contractor services include low voltage, fire detection, sign wiring, and all residential, commercial and industrial building or structural wiring.

Applying to get your License

Fees:(Non-refundable) - Application Fee: $120.00 (includes initial license fee) - Temporary Permit Fee: $20.00 - Endorsement Fee: $145.00 (this includes the application and temporary work permit fee, for Journeymen*)

To apply for an electrical license, contact:
Montana State Electrical Board
PO Box 200513
301 South Park Ave, 4th Floor
Helena MT 59620 - 0513
Phone: (406) 841-2339
Fax: (406) 841-2309

Reciprocity Agreements

Alaska,Arkansas,Colorado,Idaho (state-to-state only),Minnesota,Nebraska,New Hampshire,New Mexico,Oregon (state-to-state only),North Dakota,South Dakota,Utah,Washington,Wyoming

Continuing Education

16 hours of Board approved courses per renewal cycle. A minimum of 8 hours must be on code update. The Board accepts Continuing Education from any reciprocal state.

Exam Details

• 80 questions and a time limit of 4hrs (Master Exam)
• 60 questions and a time limit of 3hrs (Journeyman Exam)
• 50 questions and a time limit of 3hrs (Residential Exam)
• Exam requires a 70% to pass.
• Topics on the Builder examination includes: GENERAL ELECTRICAL KNOWLEDGE,RACEWAYS AND ENCLOSURES,SERVICES, FEEDERS AND BRANCH CIRCUITS,OVERCURRENT PROTECTION,CONDUCTORS AND CABLES,GROUNDING AND BONDING,EQUIPMENT FOR GENERAL USE,SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES,SPECIAL EQUIPMENT AND CONDITIONS,MOTORS AND CONTROLS,LOW VOLTAGE
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Books and References for the Exam

These books are available for purchase from our online contractor’s bookstore or by calling our office at 1-800-952-0910.

The following reference IS allowed in the testing center:

• 2008 National Electrical Code

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