Montana Electrician Continuing Education
Montana electricians must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Montana State Electrical Board.
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Requirements at a glance
What Montana Requires of Electricians
- CE hours required
- 16 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- Continuing education
- Exam to renew
- Not required
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The Course Montana Electricians Need
One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Montana State Electrical Board requires.
16 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
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Required subject matter
Topics Montana Electricians Must Cover
Montana State Electrical Board requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
National Electrical Code updatesmin. 8 hours
Balance (up to 8 hrs) may be 'other subjects related to the industry'; basic-electric and apprentice-level content earns NO creditmin. 8 hours
How renewal works
From Course to Renewed License in Montana
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 16 hours and topics Montana State Electrical Board requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years.
Renewal guide
How to Renew Your Montana Electrician License
Who has to renew
Every Montana electricians license that Montana State Electrical Board renews.
When to renew
Montana electricians licenses renew every 2 years, on a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day. The next renewal deadline is July 15, 2028. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (MT Electricians: all expire July 15 on even years (boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov))
Step by step
- 1
Confirm your license class and renewal date
Note your renewal date — Montana electricians renewals run a fixed statewide date — every licensee renews on the same day; the next fixed deadline is July 15, 2028.
- 2
Complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education
Montana State Electrical Board requires 16 hours every 2 years, including National Electrical Code updates, Balance (up to 8 hrs) may be 'other subjects related to the industry'; basic-electric and apprentice-level content earns NO credit. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.
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Save your certificate of completion
Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.
- 4
Make sure your hours reach the board
In Montana, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.
- 5
Renew with Montana State Electrical Board
Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.
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Questions Montana electricians ask
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many continuing education hours do Montana electricians need?
- Montana electricians must complete 16 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Montana State Electrical Board.
- Which license classes does the Montana electricians CE requirement apply to?
- The 16 hours requirement applies to: Continuing education.
- What topics are required for Montana electricians continuing education?
- Montana State Electrical Board requires coverage of: National Electrical Code updates (8 hours); Balance (up to 8 hrs) may be 'other subjects related to the industry'; basic-electric and apprentice-level content earns NO credit (8 hours).
- Can Montana electricians complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Montana requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Montana Electricians Licensing Resources
- Montana State Electrical Board
The Montana board that licenses electricians and sets the CE rule.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from Montana State Electrical Board’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
Why Montana professionals choose us
Montana Electricians CE, Done Right
Every electricians course is built to meet Montana State Electrical Board requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.
Built to the board rule
Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.
Instant certificate
Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.
Credit reported for you
Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.
Learn at your own pace
Work on any device, start and stop anytime. Your progress saves automatically as you go.
Renew Your Montana Electrician License on Time
16 hours every 2 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.