Montana State Electrical Board

Electrical Board

We are available to assist customers through our online public portal at EBIZ.MT.GOV/POL (Professional and Occupational Licenses) and EBIZ.MT.GOV (for Permits). For other services, please contact us via email at DLIBSDHELP@MT.GOV or by phone.(406) 444-6880.

Welcome to the Montana State Electrical Board

The State Electrical Board makes every effort to include on this website all relevant information pertaining to the licensing and regulation of electricians in Montana.

ATTENTION LICENSEES:

Electrical Licensees: renewal cycle is open May 17 and closes on July 15, 2024. Renewal fees are abated 75%; licensees are required to pay a minimal fee for this renewal cycle. 

Reminder: Licensees must complete 16 hours of continuing education as outlined in ARM 24.225.2102.

*Important to Note*

The department is no longer printing and mailing hard card licenses. The department is offering the option to download the license on your mobile device and or print the license for physical carry. 

As of June 10, 2022, the State of Montana has adopted the 2020 NFPA 70 (2020 NEC), the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (2021 UPC), the 2021 International Existing Building Code, the 2021 International Mechanical Code, the 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, the 2021 International Building Code, the 2021 International Residential Code, and the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code.  Official versions of these administrative rules will not be available until published by the Secretary of State.  Click the button to check for Updated Publishing.

 

You may also review the amendments from the Building Codes Web page here:  Code Amendments

  • During the 2025 Legislative Session, the Montana Legislature passed HB 276, impacting how the Department of Labor & Industry serves legal notices.

    What’s Changing: All licensees and applicants are required to provide the department with their current mailing address and any change of address within 30 days. Individuals may consent to electronic service of legal notices by providing a current email address and updating within 30 days of any change.

    All applications and renewals with the department will include the following:

    1. Three additional attestations covering the individual’s responsibility to provide a current mailing address and participate in the complaint and contested case processes.
    2. One question asking the individual if they wish to consent to receive service of Notice of disciplinary matters by email. Once the individual has consented to electronic service, they will not be asked to consent again in future transactions with the department.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at (406) 444-6880 or dlibsdhelp@mt.gov.

Upcoming Events

Oct 23 2025

12 pm to 4 30 pm

MT State Electrical | Full Board Meeting

Room: Large Conference Room
301 S. Park Ave Helena, MT 59601
The Department of Labor & Industry is committed to providing meeting access through reasonable . . .