Montanaesthetician license & exam requirements
NIC national examHow to get licensed as an esthetician in Montana: training hours, board exam format, vendor, and how to prepare — researched from the official Montana board.
- License
- Esthetician
- Training hours
- 650
- Written exam
- NIC national exam
- Exam vendor
- Prov, Inc.
Exam details & notes
Board site states verbatim that 'Montana utilizes the National Interstate Council of State Boards (NIC) written and practical exams for licensure. All NIC exams for Montana are administered by Prov, Inc.' Both NIC written (90 min) and NIC practical required, 75% to pass. 650-hour curriculum is itemized in board rules (70 hrs sciences/safety, 300 hrs facials/makeup/lashes, 50 hrs hair removal, 70 hrs salon management, 160 hrs school discretion). Requires HS diploma/equivalent. No separate Montana-law written exam published. NIC maps also lists D.L. Roope as a historical provider — current administration is Prov.
Preparing for the Montana exam
PrepTempo's Esthetician course covers the NIC national theory core — infection control, skin sciences, skin analysis, and treatments. That's exactly what Montana's NIC exam tests. Study your Montana law-and-rules section from the board on top of the core.
Free esthetician practice questions →Montana esthetician license FAQ
Does Montana use the NIC esthetician exam?
Yes. Montana uses the NIC national esthetics theory examination, administered by Prov.
How many training hours does Montana require for an esthetician license?
650
How do I get an esthetician license in Montana?
Complete the required training hours (650), satisfy the written exam requirement (NIC national exam, vendor Prov), and apply through the Montana board. Always confirm current rules on the official board site.
Where can I practice for the Montana esthetician or cosmetology-related board exam?
PrepTempo's Esthetician State Board course covers the NIC national theory core (infection control, skin science, analysis, and treatments) with free sample questions and free Chapter 1. Study Montana law-and-rules from your board on top of the core.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Montana board. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state board, the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC), or any exam vendor, and they do not endorse this product.