Journeyman and master electrician license and test requirements in Montana — what the state requires, who gives the exam, which NEC edition it is written on, the fees, and how to sign up. Free — no account needed.
Journeyman requires either completing an approved electrical apprenticeship or ~8,000 hours of practical experience (alternatively ~20,000 hours in electrical maintenance with at least 8,000 practical). Pay the exam fee (~$70) and pass the open-book PSI journeyman exam (60 questions, 3 hours, 75% to pass) after board approval.
Master requires an electrical engineering degree plus 2,000 hours, or ~8,000 hours of journeyman-level experience (with residential-work distribution requirements). Pay the exam fee (~$80) and pass the open-book PSI master exam (80 questions, 4 hours, 75% to pass) after board approval.
Kevin's Electrical Prep Course is built by a licensed master electrician, instructor and electrical inspector: 630+ practice questions with every math problem worked out step by step, timed practice exams, video lessons and drive-along audio. Both code books included — NEC 2023 and NEC 2026. Note: Montana currently tests on the NEC 2020. This course teaches the 2023 and 2026 editions, so use it for the code that does not change between editions — theory, math, and how to read the book — and check Montana's own amendments for the rest. $200 for 6 months, and a pass guarantee.
See the course & take 15 free sample questions → Get 6-month access — $200Montana uses PSI as its testing provider. Licensing is handled by Montana State Electrical Board (Dept. of Labor & Industry, Business Standards Division).
2020 NEC (Montana State Electrical Board exam-information page: "exams are based off the 2020 NEC as of June 10, 2022"). Reference books must be unmarked.
Journeyman: 60 Q, 3 hours (180 min), open book, 75% to pass. Master: 80 Q, 4 hours (240 min), open book, 75% to pass. Board approval required before scheduling with PSI.
Journeyman (and residential) exam fee about $70; master exam fee about $80 (paid to PSI). · License/app: State application fee about $240 for journeyman/residential; license renewal fee about $135 for residential, journeyman, and master. Optional $50 fee to work as a temporary journeyman while awaiting the exam.
Journeyman requires either completing an approved electrical apprenticeship or ~8,000 hours of practical experience (alternatively ~20,000 hours in electrical maintenance with at least 8,000 practical). Pay the exam fee (~$70) and pass the open-book PSI journeyman exam (60 questions, 3 hours, 75% to pass) after board approval.
Master requires an electrical engineering degree plus 2,000 hours, or ~8,000 hours of journeyman-level experience (with residential-work distribution requirements). Pay the exam fee (~$80) and pass the open-book PSI master exam (80 questions, 4 hours, 75% to pass) after board approval.
Journeyman: Journeyman requires either completing an approved electrical apprenticeship or ~8,000 hours of practical experience (alternatively ~20,000 hours in electrical maintenance with at least 8,000 practical). Pay the exam fee (~$70) and pass the open-book PSI journeyman exam (60 questions, 3 hours, 75% to pass) after board approval. Master: Master requires an electrical engineering degree plus 2,000 hours, or ~8,000 hours of journeyman-level experience (with residential-work distribution requirements). Pay the exam fee (~$80) and pass the open-book PSI master exam (80 questions, 4 hours, 75% to pass) after board approval.
Journeyman reciprocity (via licensure by endorsement / substantial equivalency) with Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin, and Wyoming; license must be active, held 1+ year, obtained by exam with 75%+ and in good standing. Master is NOT reciprocated — exam only.
Statewide licensing via the Montana State Electrical Board under DLI's Business Standards Division. PSI is the vendor; only board-approved applicants may register for the exam. Confirm current fees and hour requirements on the board exam-information page.
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