⚠️ 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 Board of Plumbers (under Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division) directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Plumber License: Wyoming → Montana

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Wyoming (WY)	Montana (MT)
Education Requirements	High school diploma or GED	High school diploma or GED
Exam Requirements	Provider: unknown	Provider: Gainesville Independent Testing Services / IAPMO
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: null; journeyman: null; master: Varies by municipality	apprentice: Montana does not have a state apprentice license. Apprentices work under master plumber supervision.; journeyman: 5 years / 7,500 aggregate hours in the field of plumbing, OR completion of apprenticeship meeting Montana/US DOL standards; up to 2 years credit for accredited trade school; master: 4 years as a licensed journeyman, with 3 of those years in supervisory capacity or with a licensed master plumber; 6,000 hours as licensed journeyman per official application. Alternative: 9 years of experience via notarized statements (for applicants from states without J/M licensing). Steam fitting, hydronics, and industrial piping do NOT count.
Fees	confidence: high	journeyman license: $170; master license: $280; exam fee: $150 (written) / $180 (practical); total initial fees: $600; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 1 year (annual renewal required in both Cheyenne and Casper); CE hours: 0; Fee: null	Period: Annual (licenses expire September 1); CE hours: 4; Fee: null

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

Key Differences

Montana accepts out-of-state plumber licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Experience differs: Wyoming — apprentice: null; journeyman: null; master: Varies by municipality; Montana — apprentice: Montana does not have a state apprentice license. Apprentices work under master plumber supervision.; journeyman: 5 years / 7,500 aggregate hours in the field of plumbing, OR completion of apprenticeship meeting Montana/US DOL standards; up to 2 years credit for accredited trade school; master: 4 years as a licensed journeyman, with 3 of those years in supervisory capacity or with a licensed master plumber; 6,000 hours as licensed journeyman per official application. Alternative: 9 years of experience via notarized statements (for applicants from states without J/M licensing). Steam fitting, hydronics, and industrial piping do NOT count..
Renewal differs: Wyoming — Period: 1 year (annual renewal required in both Cheyenne and Casper); CE hours: 0; Fee: null; Montana — Period: Annual (licenses expire September 1); CE hours: 4; Fee: null.

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Montana Board of Plumbers (under Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division) →
2
Request credential verification from Wyoming does not issue a state license; licenses for plumbers and contractors are issued at the local level. The 6 states without state-level plumber licenses are confirmed as KS, MO, NE, NY, PA, and WY. — 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 Board of Plumbers (under Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division).

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 Board of Plumbers (under Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division)
Website: https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/plumbers
Phone: (406) 444-6880

Contact Montana Board of Plumbers (under Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division) to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Wyoming (WY)	Montana (MT)
Education Requirements	High school diploma or GED	High school diploma or GED
Exam Requirements	Provider: unknown	Provider: Gainesville Independent Testing Services / IAPMO
Experience Requirements●	apprentice: null; journeyman: null; master: Varies by municipality	apprentice: Montana does not have a state apprentice license. Apprentices work under master plumber supervision.; journeyman: 5 years / 7,500 aggregate hours in the field of plumbing, OR completion of apprenticeship meeting Montana/US DOL standards; up to 2 years credit for accredited trade school; master: 4 years as a licensed journeyman, with 3 of those years in supervisory capacity or with a licensed master plumber; 6,000 hours as licensed journeyman per official application. Alternative: 9 years of experience via notarized statements (for applicants from states without J/M licensing). Steam fitting, hydronics, and industrial piping do NOT count.
Fees	confidence: high	journeyman license: $170; master license: $280; exam fee: $150 (written) / $180 (practical); total initial fees: $600; confidence: high
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 1 year (annual renewal required in both Cheyenne and Casper); CE hours: 0; Fee: null	Period: Annual (licenses expire September 1); CE hours: 4; Fee: null

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

Key Differences

Montana accepts out-of-state plumber licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Experience differs: Wyoming — apprentice: null; journeyman: null; master: Varies by municipality; Montana — apprentice: Montana does not have a state apprentice license. Apprentices work under master plumber supervision.; journeyman: 5 years / 7,500 aggregate hours in the field of plumbing, OR completion of apprenticeship meeting Montana/US DOL standards; up to 2 years credit for accredited trade school; master: 4 years as a licensed journeyman, with 3 of those years in supervisory capacity or with a licensed master plumber; 6,000 hours as licensed journeyman per official application. Alternative: 9 years of experience via notarized statements (for applicants from states without J/M licensing). Steam fitting, hydronics, and industrial piping do NOT count..

Renewal differs: Wyoming — Period: 1 year (annual renewal required in both Cheyenne and Casper); CE hours: 0; Fee: null; Montana — Period: Annual (licenses expire September 1); CE hours: 4; Fee: null.

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Montana Board of Plumbers (under Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division) →

Request credential verification from Wyoming does not issue a state license; licenses for plumbers and contractors are issued at the local level. The 6 states without state-level plumber licenses are confirmed as KS, MO, NE, NY, PA, and WY. — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Wyoming board →

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

Submit your application to Montana Board of Plumbers (under Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division).

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 Board of Plumbers (under Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division)

Website

https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/plumbers

Phone

(406) 444-6880

Contact Montana Board of Plumbers (under Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division) to confirm current transfer requirements →

Transfer Your Plumber License: Wyoming → Montana

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Key Differences

Next Steps

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Transfer Your Plumber License: Wyoming → Montana

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Montana Licensing Board

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