Professional Licenses in Montana
Montana requires licenses for 90 professions tracked by LicenseCompass. Browse requirements, estimated costs, and timelines below.
Alternative Healthcare - Midwife Apprentice
licenseAlternative Healthcare - Naturopathic Physician
licenseArchitects & Landscape - Architect
license 7-10 years (education + experience + exam)
Architects & Landscape - Architect
licenseArchitects & Landscape - Landscape Architect
licenseAthletic Trainers - Athletic Trainer
licenseBarbers and Cosmetologists - Barber
license Est. $300 9-12 months (including barber school)
Barbers and Cosmetologists - Cosmetologist
license Est. $300 9-14 months
Barbers and Cosmetologists - Esthetician
license 4-8 months
Board of Behavioral Health - Baccal Social Worker Candidate
license Est. $505 4-8 years (education + supervised experience) + 2-6 months (licensing)
Board of Behavioral Health - Licensed Addiction Counselor
license 1-4 years depending on credential level
Board of Behavioral Health - Marriage Family Therapist
license 4-6 years (master's degree + supervised experience)
Boiler Operator - License
licenseCertified Nurse Aide/Home Health Aide
certificationChiropractors - Chiropractor
license 3-6 months after DC graduation
Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
license 2-6 weeks
Contractors
license 2-4 weeks
Contractors
licenseCounselors/School
licenseCrane and Hoist Operator - Tower Crane - First Class
licenseDental Assistants
license 1-3 months
Dentistry - Dental Hygienist RV
license 2-3 years (education) + 2-4 months (licensing)
Dentistry - Dentist
license 4-8 years (dental school) + 3-6 months (licensing)
Electrician - Residential Electrician
license Est. $275 4-5 years
Elementary Teachers
license Est. $460 4-5 years (including degree)
Elevator - Elevator Inspector
licenseElevator - Elevator Inspector
licenseElevator - Elevator Mechanic
licenseFuneral - Crematory Technician
licenseFuneral - Crematory Technician
license 3-6 months
Funeral - Mortician
licenseGenetic Counselor - Genetic Counselor
license 2-4 years (including supervised experience)
Genetic Counselor - Genetic Counselor
licenseHearing Aid Dispensers - Hearing Aid Dispenser
licenseInsurance Adjusters and Examiners
license 2-4 weeks
Insurance Agents
licenseInsurance Agents
license Est. $225 4-8 weeks
Insurance Agents
licenseLoan Originators
license 1-3 months
Massage Therapy - Massage Therapy
license Est. $300 2-4 months
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
licenseMedical Examiners - Acupuncturist
licenseMedical Examiners - EMT First Responder
license 3-6 months
Medical Examiners - Nutritionist
licenseMedical Examiners - Nutritionist
license 3-6 months
Medical Examiners - Paramedic
license 12-18 months
Medical Examiners - Physician Assistant
license 3-6 months after residency completion
Medical Examiners - Physician Assistant
license 3-6 months after PA program graduation
Medical Examiners - Podiatrist
licenseMortgage Brokers
licenseMortgage Brokers
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Nursing - Advanced Practice Reg Nurse
license 3-6 months after MSN/DNP graduation
Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
license 12-18 months
Nursing - Medication Aide II
licenseNursing - Registered Nurse
registration Est. $400 2-4 years (education) + 1-3 months (licensing)
Nursing Home Administrators - Nursing Home Administrator
licenseNursing Home Administrators - Nursing Home Administrator
licenseOccupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy
license 3-6 months
Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapy Assistant
licenseOptometry - Optometrist
license 3-6 months after O.D. graduation
Pathologist & Audiologists - Audiologist
license 3-6 months after AuD graduation
Pathologist & Audiologists - Speech Language Pathologist
license 3-6 months after master's graduation
Pest Control Workers
licensePharmacy - Certified Pharmacy Technician
certification 2-4 weeks
Pharmacy - Pharmacist
license Est. $1,130 3-6 months after PharmD graduation
Physical Therapy - Physical Therapist
license 3-6 months after DPT graduation
Physical Therapy - Physical Therapist Assistant
licensePilots and Flight Engineers
license Varies by certificate
Plumbers - Journeyman Plumber
license 4-5 years apprenticeship + licensing
Private Security - Private Investigator
license 4-8 weeks
Private Security - Process Server
licensePrivate Security - Process Server
licensePrivate Security - Security Guard
licenseProf Eng Prof Land Surveyors - Land Surveyor
licenseProf Eng Prof Land Surveyors - Land Surveyor
license 6-8 years (education + experience + exams)
Prof Eng Prof Land Surveyors - Professional Engineer
license 6-8 years (4-year degree + 4 years experience)
Psychologist - Psychologist
license 2-3 years post-doctorate
Public Accountant - CPA Certification
certification 2-4 weeks
Public Accountant - CPA Permit
permit Est. $2,175 5-7 years (including degree)
Radiologic Technologists - Radiologic Technologist
licenseRadiologic Technologists - Radiologic Technologist
licenseReal Estate Appraisers - Appraiser Trainee
license 6-24 months depending on tier
Real Estate Appraisers - Appraiser Trainee
license Varies by level
Realty Regulation - Broker
licenseRealty Regulation - Timeshare Salesperson
license Est. $350 2-4 months
Respiratory Care Practitioners - Respiratory Care Practitioner
license 2-4 months after program completion
Securities Salespeople
license Est. $500 2-4 months
Taxidermists
licenseVeterinary - Veterinarian
license 4-8 years (veterinary school) + 3-6 months (licensing)