CE Requirement – Montana
Montana Electrician Continuing Education Requirements: All active Montana-licensed Electricians must complete 16 hours of Continuing Education (CE) during each two-year license period to be eligible for license renewal. At least 8 hours of the total requirement must cover updates to the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Quick Steps to Renew Your Montana Electrician License
Complete a 16-hour, state-approved CE course within your two-year license term, ensuring at least 8 hours are on NEC updates.
Your course provider should report your hours to the state; however, you are responsible for maintaining your own records.
Receive a certificate of completion from your provider and keep it for your personal records for at least three years.
Complete the renewal application and pay the fee online via the Montana Department of Labor & Industry’s eBiz portal.
Who Needs to Complete CE?
The following Montana Electrician license types require 16 hours of CE for renewal:
Important Notes
- Your license expires on July 15 of each even-numbered year.
- You can renew online up to 60 days before the expiration date.
- All 16 hours must be from board-approved courses, with a minimum of 8 hours on the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Newly licensed graduates of approved apprenticeship programs are exempt from CE requirements for their first renewal cycle.
- You must keep your CE certificates of completion for three years as proof in case of a random audit.
- The board no longer mails physical license cards; you can download your license from the online portal.
Contact: Montana State Electrical Board – Website: https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/electricians/
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