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How to Verify a Professional's License in Billings?

The Montana Department of Labor & Industry regulates the activities of more than 30 professional boards responsible for issuing licenses to eligible professionals in Billings. Professionals who wish to operate in Billings must possess these professional licenses as proof of being qualified for the services they are offering. It is your responsibility to verify the licensing status of your intended professionals before you hire them, and you can utilize the license search tool provided by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry to carry out this task.

In addition to verifying a professional's licensing status, you must also obtain permits for your intended projects. If the professionals you hired are carrying out any building or construction-related work, you must obtain permits from the Billings Building Division. You can direct your permit-related queries to the city's Building Division at (406) 657-8270 or via email. Alternatively, you can visit the city's Building Division physical location at:

• 2825 3rd Avenue North
• 4th Floor
• Billings, MT 59101

Do Billings Neighborhood Councils
Issue Permits?

Billings neighborhood task forces does not have the authorization to issue permits to residents or any interested parties in the city. However, these neighborhood task forces were designed to give community members an avenue to make a difference in their communities and voice their concerns on how to improve their respective neighborhood's life quality. In addition to this, they embark on different neighborhood developmental projects that are aimed at improving the various communities' outlook. For instance, in June 2020, Big Sky Economic Development of Billings awarded the South Side Neighborhood Task Force an artistic grant to visually improve the Sixth Street underpass area. The neighborhood task force worked on a mural project with a Rise and Shine theme to signify a beautiful sunrise over the Yellowstone Valley. Similarly, in May 2021, the Riverstone Health and the Yellowstone County Human Trafficking Task Force brought the community of Billings together for the Red Sand Project, which is a participatory artwork to raise awareness on the issue of human trafficking and exploitation in the city.

How to File an Unfair Business
Complaint in Billings?

Residents of Billings can file their unfair business complaints with the Office of Consumer Protection of the Montana Department of Justice. You can file a complaint by completing an online complaint form, or you can download and complete a printable complaint form. Upon completion of the printable complaint form, you can send it to the mail address indicated on the top of the form. Once the Office of Consumer Protection receives your complaint, it will evaluate your complaint to determine if they have jurisdiction. If they have jurisdiction, they will take the necessary steps to resolve it. However, if the office lacks authority, your complaint will be forwarded to the appropriate agency for proper investigation.

Note that even though the Montana Department of Justice handles these types of complaints, they cannot institute private lawsuits on your behalf against the erring professionals or businesses. If you wish to seek any form of personal remedy from the subject of your complaint, you can file a civil action at the Yellowstone County Justice Court, which has jurisdiction to preside over Billings civil cases. Before filing a lawsuit, you may want to seek proper legal advice from a lawyer, and you can use the State Bar of Montana's lawyer referral service to find active lawyers near you.