Cosmetologist License Requirements in Montana
License RequiredLast verified March 9, 2026
Agency And Exam
Issuing agency: Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists
Official licensing agency website
Exam provider: NIC
Reciprocity And License Levels
License levels
Cosmetologist
Reciprocity states
None listed
Notes
Montana licenses cosmetology through the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. The board says it regulates cosmetology and related fields statewide, and current board materials reference new apprenticeship pathways plus implementation of 2025 rule changes and out-of-state licensure pathways; board documents also reference NIC testing resources for cosmetology licensing. Verified against Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists pages and current application materials on 2026-03-09.