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Montana subcontractor insurance & compliance requirements
If you're a general contractor hiring subcontractors in Montana, here are the certificates and documents you should collect and keep current, and how TradeGuard tracks them automatically.
Documents to collect from subcontractors in Montana
The core compliance documents a GC should require and keep current for each sub.
State-issued contractor license or registration.
Certificate of Insurance for General Liability coverage.
Certificate showing workers' comp for the sub's employees. Who must carry it depends on the state and the number of employees.
Used to report what you pay the sub on Form 1099-NEC. For payments made in 2026 or later the IRS reporting threshold is $2,000 (it was $600).
Some owners and contracts require it, and some states require it on public projects.
Public owners require one on larger public contracts; the threshold depends on the owner and the state.
Often required with a bid on public work; it backs the bidder's promise to sign the contract at the bid price.
The bond the state requires for a contractor's license or registration; ask the sub for a copy.
Montana requires contractor registration with the MT Dept of Labor and Industry. Registration required for work over $1,000.
Montana is under federal OSHA jurisdiction.
$1,000–$10,000 surety bond required based on contractor type
- MTDLI: Montana Dept of Labor and Industry, Contractor Registration
Summary for Montana
Contractor registration required statewide. Federal OSHA applies.
Track all of this automatically in Montana
TradeGuard asks each sub for these documents through an upload link and shows what's missing for Montana, with alerts before anything expires.
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Montana compliance FAQ
Do subcontractors need a contractor license in Montana?+
Montana requires contractor registration with the MT Dept of Labor and Industry. Registration required for work over $1,000.
Does Montana follow federal OSHA or a state OSHA plan?+
Montana is covered by federal OSHA. Subcontractors on active job sites are typically expected to carry OSHA 10/30 training.
Is a surety bond required for contractors in Montana?+
Yes. $1,000–$10,000 surety bond required based on contractor type
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm current rules with the relevant Montana agencies before relying on them.