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Montana Contractor License Renewal: Deadline, Fee, CE Hours

The license renews on the anniversary of the date it was issued.1 No continuing education is required for the construction contractor license.2

TradeRenewalContinuing education
General contractorThe license renews on the anniversary of the date it was issued.1No continuing education is required for the construction contractor license.2

Renewal rules for electrical, plumbing and roofing: check with Montana DLI State Electrical Board, Montana DLI Board of Plumbers, Montana DLI Business Standards.

When does a Montana contractor license expire?

The license renews on the anniversary of the date it was issued. The renewal window opens 60 days before expiration, the renewal fee is $70, and a late renewal adds another $70.1

How many continuing education hours does Montana require?

No continuing education is required for the construction contractor license.2

How much is the Montana renewal fee?

The application fee and the renewal fee are each $70.2

Sources

  1. Montana DLI Business Standards: renewal (boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov, 2026-10-27)
  2. Montana DLI Business Standards: continuing education (boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov, 2026-10-27)