⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Montana Department of Labor and Industry, State Electrical Board directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Electrician License: Wyoming → Montana

Everything you need to know about transferring your electrician license from Wyoming to Montana

No Reciprocity

Journeyman and Residential reciprocity with: Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wyoming. No reciprocity for Master Electrician licenses.

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Wyoming (WY)	Montana (MT)
Education Requirements●	576 hours of classroom instruction required for both Journeyman and Master. Work experience must span residential, commercial, and industrial (no more than 75% in any one category).	No specific general education requirement. Practical experience documented for license application. Master pathway Option A accepts electrical engineering degree.
Exam Requirements●	Provider: ICC (International Code Council) exams administered through Pearson VUE; NEC: 2023 NEC (effective July 1, 2023, adopted without modification); Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required	Provider: PSI Exams / Pearson VUE; NEC: 2020 NEC (adopted effective June 10, 2022); Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: Must register within 10 days of starting employment. Apprentice year runs July 1 to June 30. Work under supervision of licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician.; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of work experience in the electrical wiring industry plus 576 hours (144 hrs/year over 4 years) of classroom instruction from a Dept. of Labor approved program. No more than 75% in any one category (residential/commercial/industrial). Up to 4,000 hours (2 years) credit for accredited school hours exceeding 576. Exemption available with 10 years/20,000 hours experience approved by Chief Electrical Inspector.; master: 8 years (16,000 hours) total work experience in the electrical wiring industry, of which 4 years (8,000 hours) must be documented as a licensed journeyman, plus 576 hours of classroom instruction. Same education exemption pathway applies.	apprentice: null; journeyman: 8,000 hours of full-time practical experience in the electrical trade, typically through an apprenticeship program.; master: Option A: Electrical engineering degree from accredited college/university + 2,000 hours of practical experience. Option B: 8,000 hours of journeyman-level electrician experience.
Fees	journeyman license fee: $205; master license fee: $305; exam fee: $105; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: $205; confidence: high	journeyman license fee: $240; master license fee: $240; renewal fee: $200; total initial fees: $240; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $50	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $200

Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Montana does not offer reciprocity for electrician licenses.
Education differs: Wyoming requires "576 hours of classroom instruction required for both Journeyman and Master. Work experience must span residential, commercial, and industrial (no more than 75% in any one category)." while Montana requires "No specific general education requirement. Practical experience documented for license application. Master pathway Option A accepts electrical engineering degree.".
Experience differs: Wyoming — apprentice: Must register within 10 days of starting employment. Apprentice year runs July 1 to June 30. Work under supervision of licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician.; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of work experience in the electrical wiring industry plus 576 hours (144 hrs/year over 4 years) of classroom instruction from a Dept. of Labor approved program. No more than 75% in any one category (residential/commercial/industrial). Up to 4,000 hours (2 years) credit for accredited school hours exceeding 576. Exemption available with 10 years/20,000 hours experience approved by Chief Electrical Inspector.; master: 8 years (16,000 hours) total work experience in the electrical wiring industry, of which 4 years (8,000 hours) must be documented as a licensed journeyman, plus 576 hours of classroom instruction. Same education exemption pathway applies.; Montana — apprentice: null; journeyman: 8,000 hours of full-time practical experience in the electrical trade, typically through an apprenticeship program.; master: Option A: Electrical engineering degree from accredited college/university + 2,000 hours of practical experience. Option B: 8,000 hours of journeyman-level electrician experience..
Renewal differs: Wyoming — Period: 3 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $50; Montana — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $200.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Montana Department of Labor and Industry, State Electrical Board →
2
Request credential verification from Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety / Electrical Board, under the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Wyoming board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Montana Department of Labor and Industry, State Electrical Board.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Montana Licensing Board

Board: Montana Department of Labor and Industry, State Electrical Board
Website: https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/electrical/
Phone: (406) 444-6880

Contact Montana Department of Labor and Industry, State Electrical Board to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Wyoming (WY)	Montana (MT)
Education Requirements●	576 hours of classroom instruction required for both Journeyman and Master. Work experience must span residential, commercial, and industrial (no more than 75% in any one category).	No specific general education requirement. Practical experience documented for license application. Master pathway Option A accepts electrical engineering degree.
Exam Requirements●	Provider: ICC (International Code Council) exams administered through Pearson VUE; NEC: 2023 NEC (effective July 1, 2023, adopted without modification); Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required	Provider: PSI Exams / Pearson VUE; NEC: 2020 NEC (adopted effective June 10, 2022); Journeyman exam: required; Master exam: required
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: Must register within 10 days of starting employment. Apprentice year runs July 1 to June 30. Work under supervision of licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician.; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of work experience in the electrical wiring industry plus 576 hours (144 hrs/year over 4 years) of classroom instruction from a Dept. of Labor approved program. No more than 75% in any one category (residential/commercial/industrial). Up to 4,000 hours (2 years) credit for accredited school hours exceeding 576. Exemption available with 10 years/20,000 hours experience approved by Chief Electrical Inspector.; master: 8 years (16,000 hours) total work experience in the electrical wiring industry, of which 4 years (8,000 hours) must be documented as a licensed journeyman, plus 576 hours of classroom instruction. Same education exemption pathway applies.	apprentice: null; journeyman: 8,000 hours of full-time practical experience in the electrical trade, typically through an apprenticeship program.; master: Option A: Electrical engineering degree from accredited college/university + 2,000 hours of practical experience. Option B: 8,000 hours of journeyman-level electrician experience.
Fees	journeyman license fee: $205; master license fee: $305; exam fee: $105; renewal fee: $50; total initial fees: $205; confidence: high	journeyman license fee: $240; master license fee: $240; renewal fee: $200; total initial fees: $240; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 3 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $50	Period: 2 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $200

Data verified as of 2026-04-03. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Montana does not offer reciprocity for electrician licenses.

Education differs: Wyoming requires "576 hours of classroom instruction required for both Journeyman and Master. Work experience must span residential, commercial, and industrial (no more than 75% in any one category)." while Montana requires "No specific general education requirement. Practical experience documented for license application. Master pathway Option A accepts electrical engineering degree.".

Experience differs: Wyoming — apprentice: Must register within 10 days of starting employment. Apprentice year runs July 1 to June 30. Work under supervision of licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician.; journeyman: 8,000 hours (4 years) of work experience in the electrical wiring industry plus 576 hours (144 hrs/year over 4 years) of classroom instruction from a Dept. of Labor approved program. No more than 75% in any one category (residential/commercial/industrial). Up to 4,000 hours (2 years) credit for accredited school hours exceeding 576. Exemption available with 10 years/20,000 hours experience approved by Chief Electrical Inspector.; master: 8 years (16,000 hours) total work experience in the electrical wiring industry, of which 4 years (8,000 hours) must be documented as a licensed journeyman, plus 576 hours of classroom instruction. Same education exemption pathway applies.; Montana — apprentice: null; journeyman: 8,000 hours of full-time practical experience in the electrical trade, typically through an apprenticeship program.; master: Option A: Electrical engineering degree from accredited college/university + 2,000 hours of practical experience. Option B: 8,000 hours of journeyman-level electrician experience..

Renewal differs: Wyoming — Period: 3 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $50; Montana — Period: 2 years; CE hours: 16; Fee: $200.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Montana Department of Labor and Industry, State Electrical Board →

Request credential verification from Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety / Electrical Board, under the Wyoming State Fire Marshal's Office — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Wyoming board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Montana Department of Labor and Industry, State Electrical Board.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Electrician License: Wyoming → Montana

No Reciprocity

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

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Transfer Your Electrician License: Wyoming → Montana

No Reciprocity

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Montana Licensing Board

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