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How to get a general contractor license in Montana

Edited by John Voll. Last verified .

Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Construction Contractor License (CCL) Program licenses general contractors in Montana. Construction Contractor License not required for a casual, minor or inconsequential job with an aggregate contract price under $2,500, unless the work is part of a larger operation or split up to evade the law.

Who licenses general contractor work in Montana

CredentialState license
BoardMontana Department of Labor and Industry, Construction Contractor License (CCL) Program official statement
Official lookupSearch general contractor licenses
When a license is neededConstruction Contractor License not required for a casual, minor or inconsequential job with an aggregate contract price under $2,500, unless the work is part of a larger operation or split up to evade the law. source
License typesConstruction Contractor

How to get licensed

  1. Apply to CCL as a Construction Contractor.
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  2. Carry applicant must show proof of compliance with workers' compensation laws; no general liability insurance minimum was found. source
  3. Pay the construction Contractor License application fee of $70, non-refundable: $70. source
  4. Renews on the anniversary of the issuance date, with renewal opening 60 days before expiration; the official page does not state the term length in years. source

General contractor requirements in Montana

General contractor: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources checked October 6, 2026
ExamNo exam requirement found for the Construction Contractor License; the application checklist lists only the application, fee and documentation, but no official statement says there is no exam.
ExperienceNo experience requirement found for the Construction Contractor License on an official source.
BondNo bond requirement found for the Construction Contractor License on an official source.
InsuranceApplicant must show proof of compliance with workers' compensation laws; no general liability insurance minimum was found. source
RenewalRenews on the anniversary of the issuance date, with renewal opening 60 days before expiration; the official page does not state the term length in year. source
ReciprocityNo reciprocity provision found for the Construction Contractor License on an official source.
Fees
  • Construction Contractor License application fee of $70, non-refundable. source
  • Construction Contractor License renewal fee of $70. source

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Questions

Do you need a general contractor license in Montana?
Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Construction Contractor License (CCL) Program licenses general contractors in Montana. Construction Contractor License not required for a casual, minor or inconsequential job with an aggregate contract price under $2,500, unless the work is part of a larger operation or split up to evade the law.
How do I check a general contractor license in Montana?
The Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Construction Contractor License (CCL) Program keeps the record for general contractors in Montana. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does a general contractor license cost in Montana?
Construction Contractor License application fee of $70, non-refundable. Construction Contractor License renewal fee of $70.
How often does a general contractor license renew in Montana?
Renews on the anniversary of the issuance date, with renewal opening 60 days before expiration; the official page does not state the term length in years.

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Sources

This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.