Browse Montana Contractor Classifications
Exam prep for the Montana State Electrical Board & Board of Plumbers.
Getting your Montana contractor license? Contractor Pathway offers an original, exam-focused study guide and four full-length practice exams for every Montana classification that requires a state board exam — currently 4 courses across Electrical and Plumbing. Choose your classification below and study with 30-, 60-, or 90-day access at $99, $129, and $169.
Who licenses contractors in Montana
These are the Montana classifications we build exam prep for, each licensed by its responsible board:
| Trade area | Licensing authority | Exam basis |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | Montana State Electrical Board | National Electrical Code (NEC) |
| Plumbing | Montana Board of Plumbers | Adopted plumbing & fuel-gas codes |
Always confirm the current code edition, experience requirements, fees, and passing score with the board and testing vendor before you schedule. Contractor Pathway is an independent exam-prep provider and is not affiliated with any Montana board or testing vendor.
How to get licensed in Montana
- Meet the experience requirement. Each classification requires documented on-the-job hours (and, for senior licenses, time as a licensed journeyman). A registered apprenticeship is a common path.
- Apply to the board for your trade, submit fees and proof of experience, and get approved to test.
- Pass the exam. Montana trade exams are typically open book against the adopted code, with a passing score commonly around 70%. Speed at finding and applying the right code section is what separates passers from re-testers.
- Hold and renew the license on its cycle, including any continuing-education and code-update hours.
Choose your Montana classification
Each course includes a comprehensive 5,000-plus-word study guide — worked calculations, code-section breakdowns, common exam traps, a glossary, and a 30/60/90-day study plan — plus four full-length practice exams matched to the topic weightings of the Montana test.
Montana contractor licensing — FAQ
Does Montana require a contractor exam?
Not for general contractors – Montana contractor registration (and the Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate) requires no exam, experience, or competency test, just a fee ($70 contractor / $125 independent). The skilled trades are licensed by examination.
Which Montana trades require an exam?
Electricians (through the Montana Electrical Board) and plumbers (through the Montana Board of Plumbers) must pass a written exam before licensure.
What are the Montana passing scores?
The Montana Master Plumber exam is 100 questions over 300 minutes covering the UPC, theory, and business and law, with a 75% passing score. Electricians test through the state board, and out-of-state electricians who passed at 75% or higher may qualify by reciprocity.
Which Montana licenses do you build courses for?
The exam-based trades – electrical and plumbing. General-contractor registration in Montana requires no exam.
How long should I study for the Montana exam?
Most candidates do well on a 30-, 60-, or 90-day plan depending on experience, which is why we offer access at all three terms ($99 / $129 / $169). Each guide includes a day-by-day study plan.