Official sources and verification (10)
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
BoardMontana Department of Labor & Industry
Montana Department of Labor & Industry
All construction contractors in the state of Montana are required to be licensed with the Montana Department of Labor & Industry.
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Apply with the agencyOpen the official agency page
https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/construction-contractor/License-Information/construction-contractor
Licensing Requirements & Application Checklist
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Fees / Application$70
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Application Fee $70.00 (non-refundable)
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Fees / Renewal$70
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Renewal Fee: $70.00
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RenewalAnniversary date issuance. Opens 60 days before expiration date.
Anniversary date issuance. Opens 60 days prior to expiration date. Applies to: Construction contractor licenses
Renewal Period: Anniversary date issuance. Opens 60 days prior to expiration date.
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Continuing education hoursContinuing Education Requirements: Not Required
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Continuing Education Requirements: Not Required
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Agency guidanceThe construction-contractor definition includes installation or repair of roofing or siding, subject to the exemptions in 37-45-104.
The construction-contractor definition includes installation or repair of roofing or siding, subject to the exemptions in 37-45-104.
"Construction contractor" means, except as provided in 37-45-104, a person, firm, or corporation that: (a) in the pursuit of an independent business, offers to undertake, undertakes, or submits a bid to construct, alter, repair, add to, subtract from, improve, move, wreck, or demolish for another a building, highway, road, railroad, excavation, or other structure, project, development, or improvement attached to real estate, including the installation of carpeting or other floor covering, the erection of scaffolding or other structures or works, or the installation or repair of roofing or siding;
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Agency guidanceConstruction contractors must hold a current state license unless exempt. An independent contractor with no employees is exempt from this chapter and may elect to register voluntarily.
Construction contractors must hold a current state license unless exempt. An independent contractor with no employees is exempt from this chapter and may elect to register voluntarily.
An individual or business entity may not engage in business as a construction contractor without a current license from the department. ... (24) to an independent contractor who has no employees. However, an independent contractor may voluntarily elect to register under this chapter.
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Qualifications / InsuranceThe license application requires proof of compliance with workers' compensation laws.
The license application requires proof of compliance with workers' compensation laws.
proof of compliance with workers' compensation laws
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