Electrical Licensing Boards - Montana

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Montana Statewide NEC Adoption
2020 NEC adopted - effective June 10, 2022

Stay up to date with your state's Code activity by visiting the NEMA website, or NFPA. Please check with your State Board. Licensing requirements do change, and this site may not have been updated to reflect those changes.

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License Requirements

  • Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in the electrical trade or completion of an appropriate training program conducted by a bona fide union or trade association.
  • One of the following on a form...
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Reciprocity

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

Exam Testing Company

  • Only applicants who have been approved by the Montana State Electrical Board will be allowed to register for an exam PSI is the exam vendor for the State Electrical Board (800) 733-9267

Testing NEC Edition

  • 2020 as of June 10, 2022

Exam Details

  • 60 questions

Candidate Booklet

Recommended Study Resources

Renewal

  • Biennial, on even years; renewing between May 15 and July 15

License Requirements

  • -2000 hours of legally obtained practical -8000hours of legally obtained journeyman level experience in wiring for, installing, and repairing of electrical apparatus and equipment for light, heat, and power.

Application Form

Reciprocity

  • None

Exam Testing Company

  • Only applicants who have been approved by the Montana State Electrical Board will be allowed to register for an exam PSI is the exam vendor for the State Electrical Board (800) 733-9267

Testing NEC Edition

  • 2020 as of June 10, 2022

Exam Details

  • 80 questions

Candidate Booklet

Recommended Study Resources

Renewal

  • Biennial, on even years; renewing between May 15 and July 15

License Requirements

  • Unlimited Electrical Contractor -Proof of compliance with Montana Workers Compensation and also Unemployment Insurance or an Independent Contractor Exemption. -Montana Licensed Master as the responsible electrician, which means the person engaged in a full-time capacity that...
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Application Form

Reciprocity

  • None

Exam Testing Company

  • Only applicants who have been approved by the Montana State Electrical Board will be allowed to register for an exam PSI is the exam vendor for the State Electrical Board (800) 733-9267

Recommended Study Resources

Renewal

Board

  • Montana Department of Labor & Industry 301 South Park, 4th Floor P.O. Box 200513 Helena, MT 59620

Board Phone

  • (406) 841-2300

Board Fax

  • (406) 841-2305

Board Email

  • DLIBSDWEBHELP@MT.GOV

Please note that the content provided on the following pages is for your information and convenience and may have been modified by the state since it was last updated here. It is the ultimate responsibility of each licensee to verify that they are meeting the requirements of their state for licensing and renewal, and for the edition of the NEC on which their test is based.

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