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How to get an HVAC license in Montana

Hours, exam, fees and renewal for HVAC work in Montana. Taken from official MT pages and checked .

Quick answer
  • Licensing body: Montana DLI — Construction Contractor License (no statewide HVAC trade board)
  • State journeyman license: No (Montana issues no statewide HVAC/mechanical/refrigeration technician license.)
  • Construction Contractor License: No HVAC trade experience exam. Applicants provide business identity, workers’ comp compliance, and other items listed in 37-45-201, MCA. Sole owners without employees generally use an ICEC instead of CCL — confirm current DLI guidance.
  • Exam: see below, via None for CCL
  • Code edition: No state HVAC trade exam. Mechanical installs follow IMC/IFGC under Building Codes Program; state mechanical permits outside certified local jurisdictions.

Requirements by license

Construction Contractor License

ExperienceNo HVAC trade experience exam. Applicants provide business identity, workers’ comp compliance, and other items listed in 37-45-201, MCA. Sole owners without employees generally use an ICEC instead of CCL — confirm current DLI guidance.Source: boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov · as of
ExamNone for CCL. Online application through DLI licensing portal. No HVAC trade test.Source: boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov · as of
Fees
  • Application (nonrefundable): $70
  • Renewal: $70
  • Late renewal (added to renewal): $70
Source: boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov · as of
RenewalAnniversary of issuance. Renewal opens 60 days before expiration. No CE required.Source: boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov · as of
CE to renewDLI license info: continuing education not required.Source: boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov · as of

License types in Montana

  • No statewide HVAC technician license
  • Construction Contractor License (business)
  • Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate path for sole owners without employees
  • State/local mechanical permits
Source: boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov · as of

Reciprocity (licensed in another state?)

No HVAC trade reciprocity. CCL is a Montana business license — out-of-state HVAC cards do not substitute for it.Source: boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov · as of

What we couldn't confirm yet

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FAQ

MT HVAC license?

None statewide. Businesses need the Construction Contractor License (or ICEC if sole/no employees).

Exam?

No HVAC trade exam for CCL.

Already licensed? See Montana HVAC license renewal & CE.

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