Need a Montana state license?
You’ve come to the right place. Browse or search the table below for the licenses you need.
Please Note: Montana does not have a general business license. Visit the Secretary of State’s website for information about registering your business.
Montana State Licenses
| License Name | Agency |
|---|---|
| Bail Bondsman | Commissioner of Securities & Insurance |
| Securities (trusts, annuities, brokers) | Commissioner of Securities & Insurance |
| Insurance Companies | Commissioner of Securities & Insurance |
| Private Lender | Department of Administration |
| Consumer Loan or Sales Finance Company | Department of Administration |
| Financial and Banking Institutions | Department of Administration |
| Banking and Financial Institutions | Department of Administration |
| Produce | Department of Agriculture |
| Public Commodity Warehouse | Department of Agriculture |
| Apiary - Bee Registration | Department of Agriculture |
| Commercial Feed Distributors | Department of Agriculture |
| Commercial Feed Manufacturer | Department of Agriculture |
| Commodity Dealer | Department of Agriculture |
| Commodity Warehouse | Department of Agriculture |
| Fertilizer Dealer | Department of Agriculture |
| Livestock Feed Dealers | Department of Agriculture |
| Organic Certifications | Department of Agriculture |
| Pesticide Applicator | Department of Agriculture |
| Pesticide Dealer | Department of Agriculture |
| Pesticide Farm Applicator | Department of Agriculture |
| Pet Food Manufacturer | Department of Agriculture |
| Seed Dealer | Department of Agriculture |
| Air Quality Permits | Department of Environmental Quality |
| Public Drinking Water | Department of Environmental Quality |
| Septic Tank Pumper License | Department of Environmental Quality |
| Solid Waste Facilities | Department of Environmental Quality |
| Underground Storage Tank Operating Permits | Department of Environmental Quality |
| Wrecking Facility License | Department of Environmental Quality |
| Water Quality Discharge Permits | Department of Environmental Quality |
| Coal and Uranium Mining | Department of Environmental Quality |
| Hard Rock Mining | Department of Environmental Quality |
| Card Tournaments | Department of Justice |
| Card Dealers License | Department of Justice |
| Card Room Contractors | Department of Justice |
| Motor Vehicle Driver's License | Department of Justice |
| Auto Dealers License | Department of Justice |
| Car Dealers License | Department of Justice |
| Mobile Home Sales Dealer | Department of Justice |
| Commercial Driver's Licenses | Department of Justice |
| Driver's License Motor Vehicles | Department of Justice |
| Gambling | Department of Justice |
| Athletic Trainer | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Blaster | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Boiler Engineer | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Chiropractor | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Clinical Laboratory Scientist | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Clinical Laboratory Specialist | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Clinical Laboratory Technician | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Laboratory Practitioner | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Medical Technologist | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Barber | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Cosmetology | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Electrology | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Esthetician | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Manicuring | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Crane/Hoisting Operator | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Hoisting/Crane Operator | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Dental Assistant | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Dental Hygienist | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Dentist | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Denturist | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Electrical Contractor | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Electrician | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Elevator Installation | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Cemetery | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Crematory Operator | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Crematory Technician | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Crematory | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Mortician | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Mortuary Branch Facility | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Mortuary | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Fire Protection Equipment | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Fireworks Wholesaler | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Hearing Aid Dispenser | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Licensed Addiction Counselor | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Massage Therapists | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Acupuncturist | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Emergency Med Tech (EMT) | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Nutritionist | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Osteopath | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Physician Assistant | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Physician | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Podiatrist | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Nursing Home Administrator | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Certified Nurse Midwives | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Nursing | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Optometrist | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Occupational Therapy | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Fishing Guide | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Hunting Guide | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Outfitter | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Accountant | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Property Manager | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Speech Pathologist | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Private Adolescent Programs | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Counselor Clinical | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Counselor Professional | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Professional Counselors | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Social Worker | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Midwife App, Direct-Entry | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Midwife, Direct-Entry | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Naturopathic Physician | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Architect | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Landscape Architect | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Boxing | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Wrestling | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Veterinarian | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Euthanasia Technician | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Euthanasia Agency | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Embryo Transfer Technician | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Audiologist | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Sanitarian | Department of Labor & Industry |
| X-Ray Technician | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Radiologic Technologist | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Timeshare Salesperson | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Timeshare Broker | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Real Estate Salesperson | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Real Estate Broker | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Public Accountant | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Real Estate Appraiser | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Respiratory Care Practitioner | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Physical Therapy | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Psychologist | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Security Officer | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Security Guard | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Security Alarm Installer | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Resident Manager | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Proprietary Security Company | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Process Server | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Private Security | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Private Investigator | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Private Investigator Trainee | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Electronic Security Company | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Contract Security Company | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Certified Firearms Instructor | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Branch Office | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Alarm Response Runner | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Plumbers | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Medical Gas Piping | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Pharmacy | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Wholesale Drug Distributor | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Dangerous Drug Distributor | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Professional Land Surveyor | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Professional Engineer | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Construction Blaster | Department of Labor & Industry |
| Livestock Market Permit | Department of Livestock |
| Disposal or Rendering Plant License | Department of Livestock |
| Manufactured Dairy Products | Department of Livestock |
| Meat and Poultry Inspection | Department of Livestock |
| Meat Establishment/Slaughter Facility | Department of Livestock |
| Milk Price Control | Department of Livestock |
| Poultry and Meat Inspection | Department of Livestock |
| Rendering or Disposal Plant License | Department of Livestock |
| Season Grazing Permit | Department of Livestock |
| Horse Racing | Department of Livestock |
| Slaughter Facility | Department of Livestock |
| Animal Health Permits | Department of Livestock |
| Animal Import | Department of Livestock |
| Aerial Hunting Permits | Department of Livestock |
| Egg Dealers License | Department of Livestock |
| Livestock Dealer License | Department of Livestock |
| Garbage Feed for Swine | Department of Livestock |
| Sheep Permit | Department of Livestock |
| Land and Water Use | Department of Natural Resources & Conservation |
| Group Homes | Department of Public Health & Human Services |
| Foster Homes | Department of Public Health & Human Services |
| Day Care Facility | Department of Public Health & Human Services |
| Child Care Facilities | Department of Public Health & Human Services |
| Assisted Living Facilities | Department of Public Health & Human Services |
| Wholesale Food Manufacturing Establishments | Department of Public Health & Human Services |
| Campgrounds and Trailer Courts | Department of Public Health & Human Services |
| Body Art Facilities | Department of Public Health & Human Services |
| Nurse Aide | Department of Public Health & Human Services |
| Pools and Spas | Department of Public Health & Human Services |
| Rooming House, Motels and Hotels | Department of Public Health & Human Services |
| Health Care Facilities | Department of Public Health & Human Services |
| Public Accommodations | Department of Public Health & Human Services |
| Motels, Hotels and Rooming House | Department of Public Health & Human Services |
| Hotels, Motels and Rooming House | Department of Public Health & Human Services |
| Retail Food Service Establishments | Department of Public Health & Human Services |
| Trailer Courts and Campgrounds | Department of Public Health & Human Services |
| Youth Care Facilities | Department of Public Health & Human Services |
| Emergency Medical Services | Department of Public Health & Human Services |
| Spas and Pools | Department of Public Health & Human Services |
| Gypsum and Cement Importers or Producers | Department of Revenue |
| Beer and Wine License | Department of Revenue |
| All Beverages License | Department of Revenue |
| Wine and Beer License | Department of Revenue |
| Special Alcohol License | Department of Revenue |
| Liquor Licensing | Department of Revenue |
| Tobacco Products License | Department of Revenue |
| Planning Division, Rail and Transit | Department of Transportation |
| Commercial Motor Carriers | Department of Transportation |
| Special Fuel Distributor | Department of Transportation |
| Outdoor Advertising | Department of Transportation |
| Highway Contractors | Department of Transportation |
| Aeronautics | Department of Transportation |
| Transit, Rail and Planning Division | Department of Transportation |
| Rail, Transit and Planning Division" | Department of Transportation |
| Gasoline Distributor | Department of Transportation |
| Overweight/Oversize Permit Program | Department of Transportation |
| Oversize/Overweight Permit Program | Department of Transportation |
| Trucking International Registration Plan | Department of Transportation |
| Special Fuel User License | Department of Transportation |
| Sign Permits - Outdoor Advertising | Department of Transportation |
| Nursery | eStop License |
| Food Purveyor | eStop License |
| Weighing Device | eStop License |
| Underground Storage Tank License | eStop License |
| Petroleum Dealer | eStop License |
| Fur Dealer | Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
| Fur Dealer's Agent | Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
| Commercial Fishing Ponds License | Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
| Fur Farm License | Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
| Commercial Bait Seining | Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
| Game Bird Farm License | Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
| Raptor Propagation Permit | Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
| Shooting Preserve License | Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
| Taxidermist License | Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
| Wild Animal Menagerie Permit | Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
| Zoo Permit | Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
| Roadside Menagerie Permit | Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
| Commercial Whitefish | Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
| Lottery Retailer License | Montana Lottery |
| Textbook Dealer License | Office of Public Instruction |
| Educator License | Office of Public Instruction |
| Cab | Public Service Commission |
| Motor Carrier Authority - Taxi, Cab, Shuttle, Transfer and Storage | Public Service Commission |
| Shuttle Service | Public Service Commission |
| Taxi | Public Service Commission |
| Transfer and Storage | Public Service Commission |
| Notary Commission | Secretary of State |
| Register to Vote | Secretary of State |
| Voter Registration | Secretary of State |
| Business Registration | Secretary of State |
| Register your Business | Secretary of State |
| State Tax Appeal Board | State Tax Appeal Board |
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