Electrologist / Montana
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Montana Electrologist License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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What the Montana data shows for Electrologists

To practice as an electrologist in Montana, the state licensing board requires 862 documented education or training hours, a passing score on State Board Exam or CPE Exam. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Montana's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Electrology School".

Upfront cost is $157, with renewal running $120 on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Montana, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: Varies by state — check with state board.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
60/100
Electrologist · Montana

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
862 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$157
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden D
$60/yr
$120 every 2 years
Continuing Education A+
None required
No continuing-education mandate
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Montana

Education / Training Hours
Electrology School
862 hours
Exam Requirement
State Board Exam or CPE Exam
Required
Initial License Fee
$157
Renewal Fee
$120
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Montana licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Electrologist in Montana? ▼
Montana's requirements cover 862 hours of education or training, the State Board Exam or CPE Exam exam, and an initial fee of $157. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as an Electrologist in Montana? ▼
Certification as an electrologist in Montana means clearing the state's checklist: 862 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Montana licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Electrologist license to Montana from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for electrologists nationally works like this: Varies by state — check with state board. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Montana. Verify the specifics with the Montana licensing board.
Does Montana require a background check for Electrologist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the electrologist licensing process in Montana. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.

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What to do with this electrologist license

Electrologist in Montana, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in an electrologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Montana's electrologist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Electrologist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state electrologist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Montana's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Montana overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Montana licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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