Businesses in Montana have different licensing and registration obligations at the state level that are based on the type of business and business structure. In addition, most cities and counties in Montana have their own specific licensing and registration requirements for businesses. Businesses may also have to register with the Montana Secretary of State and the Montanta Department of Revenue.
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Researching business license obligations in Montana can be challenging and time consuming. Businesses engaged in certain professions and occupations may have one or more licensing and registration requirements from various state boards, departments, and agencies. On the local level, a business may need to obtain a license to conduct business in the jurisdiction, as well as meet any other city and/or county license and permit requirements. To learn more about the specific registration and licensing requirements in Montana, click on the Montana industry or county tabs for more information or to order the proper forms.
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CT Corporation manages the lifecycle of all your business licenses and provides ongoing support for your core business license program.
CT Corporation quickly and accurately assembles a business license package with all the licensing applications and instructions your business may need.
License Type:
Montana Appraisal Management Company License
License Issued By:
Montana Board of Real Estate Appraisers
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$2000 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $2,000 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Montana (MT) does not require an Architectural Firm License. However, if your business is providing architecture services in Montana, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Montana Medical Marijuana License
License Issued By:
Montana Department of Revenue
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
Unknown at this time *
Other Requirements:
Unknown at this time
Notes:
The requirements to obtain (and maintain) this license, are unknown at this time. The department will begin accepting applications for licenses to sell marijuana to adults 21 and over by October 1, 2021. Only currently licensed providers in the Montana Medical Marijuana Program may apply for the new non-medical licenses for the first 12 months they are available.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Retail Marijuana License
License Issued By:
Montana Department of Revenue
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
Unknown at this time *
Other Requirements:
Unknown at this time
Notes:
The requirements to obtain (and maintain) this license, are unknown at this time. The department will begin accepting applications for licenses to sell marijuana to adults 21 and over by October 1, 2021.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Montana (MT) does not require Charitable Solicitation Registration. However, if your business is soliciting charitable donations in Montana, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
The State of Montana (MT) does not require a Collection Agency License. However, if your business is providing debt collection services in Montana, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Montana Commercial Painter License
License Issued By:
Montana Construction Contractor Registration Unit
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$53 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $53 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Compounding Pharmacy License
License Issued By:
Montana Board of Pharmacy
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$400 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $400 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Cosmetology License
License Issued By:
Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$150 inspection fee, $85 license fee *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, fees totaling $235 *, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Debt Management License
License Issued By:
Montana Department of Justice
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$1,000 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $1000 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Montana (MT) does not require a Durable Medical Equipment License. However, if your business is selling durable medical equipment in Montana, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Montana Electrical Contractor License
License Issued By:
Montana State Electrical Board
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$300 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $300 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Montana (MT) does not require an Employment Agency License. However, if your business is acting as an employment agency in Montana, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Montana Energy Broker License
License Issued By:
Montana Public Service Commission
Other Requirements:
Annual Reports
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, extensive supporting documentation, and annual reports.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Engineering Firm License
License Issued By:
Montana Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$100 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $100 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Fertilizer License
License Issued By:
Montana Department of Agriculture
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$75 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $75 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Fertilizer Product Registration
License Issued By:
Montana Department of Agriculture
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$35 per product *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $35 per product fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Montana (MT) does not require Franchise Registration. However, if your business is operating a franchise in Montana, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Montana General Contractor License
License Issued By:
Montana Department of Labor and Industry's Contractors Registration Unit
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$53 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $53 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Home Health Agency License
License Issued By:
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services' Quality Assurance Division
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$20 *
Other Requirements:
Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $20 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and periodic renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Home Improvement Contractor License
License Issued By:
Montana Construction Contractor Registration Unit
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$53 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $53 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana HVAC Contractor License
License Issued By:
Montana Construction Contractor Registration Unit
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$53 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $53 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Insurance Agency License
License Issued By:
Montana State Auditor
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$100 *
Other Requirements:
Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $100 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and periodic renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Mail-Order Pharmacy License
License Issued By:
Montana Board of Pharmacy
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$315 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $315 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Manufactured Home Dealer License
License Issued By:
Motor Vehicle Division of the Montana Department of Justice
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$50 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $50 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Montana (MT) does not require a Manufactured Home Installer License. However, if your business is installing manufactured homes in Montana, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
The State of Montana (MT) does not require a Manufactured Home Manufacturer License. However, if your business is manufacturing manufactured homes in Montana, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
The State of Montana (MT) does not require a Money Transmitter License. However, if your business is providing money transmission services in Montana, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Montana Mortgage Broker License
License Issued By:
Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$500 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $500 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Mortgage Lender License
License Issued By:
Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$750 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $750 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Montana (MT) does not require a Pawnbroker License at the state level. However, if your business is operating a pawnshop in Montana, you may be required to obtain a Pawnbroker License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Montana Payday Lender License
License Issued By:
Division of Banking and Financial Institutions of the Montana Department of Administration
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$500 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $500 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Pesticide Product Registration
License Issued By:
Montana Department of Agriculture
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$185 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $185 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Montana (MT) does not require a Pet Shop License at the state level. However, if your business is operating a pet shop in Montana, you may be required to obtain a Pet Shop License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, please contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist..
License Type:
Montana Pharmacy License
License Issued By:
Montana Board of Pharmacy
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$400 *, an inspection
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $400 fee*, an inspection, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Plumbing Contractor License
License Issued By:
Montana Board of Plumbers
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$380 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $380 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Private Investigation Agency License
License Issued By:
Montana Board of Private Security
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$250 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $250 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Private Security License
License Issued By:
Montana Board of Private Security License
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$250 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $250 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Professional Engineer License
License Issued By:
Montana Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$50 or $150 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $50 or $150 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Residential Painter License
License Issued By:
Contractor Registration Unit of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$53 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $53 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Roofing Contractor License
License Issued By:
Montana Construction Contractor Registration Unit
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$70 *
Other Requirements:
Biennial Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $70 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and biennial renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Montana (MT) does not require a Sales Tax ID. However, if your business is selling taxable goods or services in Montana, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
The State of Montana (MT) does not require a Secondhand Dealer License at the state level. However, if your business is dealing in secondhand goods in Montana, you may be required to obtain a Secondhand Dealer License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Montana Solar Contractor License
License Issued By:
Montana Department of Labor & Industry
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$53 *
Other Requirements:
Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $53 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and periodic renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Staff Leasing Agency License
License Issued By:
Montana Department of Labor and Industry's Employment Relations Division
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$500 to $750 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $500 to $750 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The State of Montana (MT) does not require a Talent Agency License. However, if your business is acting as a talent agency in Montana, you may still be required to comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level. If you are unsure about whether your business needs to be licensed, contact CT Corporation to consult a licensing specialist.
License Type:
Montana Tattoo Parlor License
License Issued By:
Food & Consumer Safety Section of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$135 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $135 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Telemarketing License
License Issued By:
Montana Office Of Consumer Protection
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Title Agency License
License Issued By:
Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$100 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $100 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Tobacco Retail License
License Issued By:
Montana Department of Revenue
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$5 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $5 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Tobacco Wholesale License
License Issued By:
Montana Department of Revenue
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$50 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $50 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Unemployment Tax ID
License Issued By:
Montana Unemployment Insurance Contributions Bureau
Other Requirements:
Tax Returns
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, extensive supporting documentation, and tax returns.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Wholesale Drug Distributor License
License Issued By:
Montana State Board of Pharmacy
Jurisdiction Filing Fees:
$240 *
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, a $240 fee*, extensive supporting documentation, and annual renewals.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
License Type:
Montana Withholding Tax ID
License Issued By:
Montana Department of Revenue
Other Requirements:
Tax Returns
Notes:
To obtain (and maintain) this license, the State requires an application, extensive supporting documentation, and tax returns.
Furthermore, the State may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites** prior to submission.
The following counties in Montana require a basic business license. Click on the county name below to learn more :
Jurisdiction:
Deer Lodge County, MT
License Type and Issuing Authority:
Business License issued by the Planning Department
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
Jurisdiction:
Silver Bow County, MT
License Type and Issuing Authority:
Business License issued by the Treasurer
Other Requirements:
Annual Renewals
The county may reject your application if you have not met certain prerequisites prior to submission.
All other Montana counties, not listed above, do not issue Basic Business Licenses. However, your business may be required to obtain a Basic Business License at the state or local level or comply with other licensing laws, based on your business activity and location.
Note: The above refers only to basic business licenses, which are required for any type of business operating within the county. For information regarding industry specific licenses issued in Montana, contact us today!
Let us take care of the paperwork for you! We will prepare and file your application, and we will follow up with the State until you have received your Montana state license. As licensing experts, we will streamline the entire licensing process, making it as painless as possible.
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