Montana Barber License Requirements

What are the requirements to become an barber in Montana?

Applicants for barber licenses must be at least 18 years old and be high school grads or the equivalent. They must also complete 1,500 hours of training in an approved barbering school or program.

Candidates must also pass the Barber Exam with at least 75% proficiency.

How do you get an Montana barber license?

Submit the application to the Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists (MBBC). Include proof of age, copy of high school diploma or transcripts, and a diploma from a barber school showing the number of hours completed.

Submit your application and materials to:
Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
PO Box 200513
301 South Park, 4th Floor
Helena, Montana 59620-0513
Phone: (406) 841-2202
Fax: (406) 841-2309

How much does the Montana barber license cost?

Application and original license fee:
$80.00

Biennial renewal fee:
$80.00

Are there any continuing education requirements for Montana barbers?

There are continuing education requirements for barbers.

Does a Montana barber have to form a certain type of business?

When you become a Montana licensed barber, you may want to start your own barber shop. Registering your Montana business entity with the Secretary of State offers many benefits and protections for barbers. Montana allows barbers to choose the entity that best suits their needs. Barbers may form standard partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, etc. In Montana, barbers may also create professional corporations (PC) and professional limited liability companies (PLLC). These professional entities allow licensed individuals to form a corporation or LLC for the purpose of practicing their profession. Shareholders must also be licensed to render the service as must half of the officers and directors. Montana does not require entities to include a description of the service (such as the word “barber”) in the business name. If you choose to form a PC in Montana, you are required to file the Articles of Incorporation with the licensing authority, in this case, the Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.

This is where we come in. Once you have chosen the type of entity you want to form, we can file the appropriate documents with the Montana Secretary of State for you or provide all the information you need to do it yourself. We provide business formation services and ongoing business compliance services by acting as your registered agent for just $100.00. You get your Montana Barber License and we will properly form your Montana business. And for just $49 per year, we will provide ongoing business compliance services by acting as your Montana Registered Agent.

Are there any additional requirements if I want to set up my own barber shop in Montana?

Yes. Barber shops are required to have an additional license and cannot perform any services until the license is issued. A shop must meet a variety of safety and sanitation requirements.

How do I get a Montana barber shop license?

Submit your application and fees to the MBBC. All shops must include a blueprint of the layout of the shop. Residential shops must include a map and directions to the shop location.

Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
PO Box 200513
301 South Park, 4th Floor
Helena, Montana 59620-0513
Phone: (406) 841-2377
Fax: (406) 841-2309

How much does a Montana barber shop license cost?

There is a $85.00 application fee and a $150.00 inspection fee.
There is also an annual renewal fee of $85.00.
Pay your fees by check or money order to the Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.

MBBC forms:
http://www.bsd.dli.mt.gov

Montana SOS forms:
http://www.sos.mt.gov