Montana plumbing license renewal
Montana plumber license renewal and CE: cycle length, hour requirements, and late rules vary by board. Confirm current rules on the board source before you renew.
Verified on: 2026-09-14 · Board source
From the board
- Continuing Education ## Continuing Education Requirements - Each active licensee is required to complete 4 hours of continuing education each license year.
- - New licensees are exempt from the CE requirements for their first renewal.
- - Licensees changing from journeyman to master plumber licenses are not exempt from CE requirements.
- - Courses approved by reciprocal states are acceptable.
- - Code-related courses taught by IAPMO are acceptable.
- - Licensees are responsible for maintaining copies o
- Board page: Continuing Education - Professional Boards & Licensing - MT.gov
Cycle
- Montana sets the renewal period (annual, biennial, or longer) for plumbing credentials
- Deadlines are usually tied to an individual expiration date, birth month, or a fixed calendar date
- Confirm your exact date on the board portal or public roster
CE hours
- Most renewals require board-approved continuing education or refresher training
- Hour totals and topic mix (code, law, safety, business) are class-specific
- Use only approved providers — unapproved hours often do not count
Late and lapse
- Late fees escalate quickly; some boards force retest or reinstatement after a hard cutoff
- Firm / contractor renewals may also need insurance or bond evidence
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