How to get a contractor license in Montana
The short version: 1) Apply through the DLI portal. (source: DLI: New online portal notice (opens in a new tab))
How: We couldn't confirm DLI's new online search. Ask for the Contractor License number and confirm it with DLI at (406) 444-7734. (source: DLI: HB 239 Notice to Construction Contractors (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Montana Department of Labor & Industry sources. See sources.
Step by step
- Apply through the DLI portal Apply through DLI's online portal; old paper forms are no longer accepted. (source: DLI: New online portal notice (opens in a new tab))
Costs and fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contractor License Valid 2 years. | $70 (source: DLI: New online portal notice (opens in a new tab)) |
| Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate (ICEC) Valid 2 years. | $125 (source: DLI: New online portal notice (opens in a new tab)) |
Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- DLI: HB 239 Notice to Construction Contractors (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- DLI: New online portal notice (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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