The Motor Vehicle Division issues identification cards only to Montana residents. Montana ID cards must be obtained at your local driver license exam station through appointment scheduling. Mail in processes are not available for identification cards. Appointments for this service are required.
Does Montana DMV do walk ins?
We also accept walk-ins. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns we would be more than happy to take your call.
When can I get a Montana driver’s license?
What are the age requirements for obtaining a Montana Driver License? All applicants ages 18 and over may apply for a full privileged driver license. A 16 year may apply for a learner license with the written consent of their parent or guardian.
How do I make an appointment at the DMV in Montana?
Appointments can also be made by calling the Customer Care Center at 1 (406) 444-1772 during regular business hours. You may experience shorter wait times by calling during lower call volume days, Wednesday and Thursday.
How do you prove residency in Montana?
These includes, but are not limited to:
- Registering to vote in Montana.
- Having a Montana driver’s license.
- Having a Montana ID card.
- Having a Montana resident hunting or fishing license.
- Claiming Montana residency when applying for admission or financial aid at a Montana college or university.
How do I transfer my driver’s license to Montana?
They must:
- pay the associated fees.
- bring all required documents. proof of identity. proof of Montana residency. proof of authorized presence. drive test documentation. a completed Graduated Driver Licensing Parent/Legal Guardian Certification (form 21-1600)
- potentially complete a drive test.
How many questions are on the Montana driver’s test?
33
The written knowledge test is the first requirement if you wish to receive a driver’s license or learner’s permit in the state of Montana. The test consists of 33 multiple-choice questions based on the 2022 Montana Driver Manual. You’ll need to correctly answer at least 27 of the questions to pass.
How do I change my residency to Montana?
Residency Requirements
- have been physically living in Montana for at least 180 consecutive days immediately prior to purchasing a resident license;
- register your vehicle(s) in Montana;
- be registered to vote in Montana if you’re registered to vote at all;
How much is a driver’s license in Montana?
Montana Drivers License Cost
The cost of a regular, non-commercial (Class D) license is $40 for an eight-year license ($5 per year), plus the 50-cent fee for mailing the license renewal reminder. In order to apply for a state identification card, you must pay an $ 8 fee.
How long does it take to become a resident of Montana?
You are considered a Montana resident after having lived 180 consecutive days in Montana. After establishing Montana residency, you must live in the state of Montana a minimum of 120 days a year. Your principal home must be located in Montana.
How long do you have to renew your driver’s license in Montana?
While it’s illegal to drive with an expired license, the state of Montana gives you three months after the expiration date to renew your license without having to go through the licensing process. That being said, the process for renewing an expired driver’s license is the same as renewing a valid driver’s license.
How much is a REAL ID in Montana?
Beginning July 1, 2021, the fee to add REAL ID to any Montana driver license or ID is $25.00.
What do I need to get a Mt REAL ID?
In order to acquire a REAL ID, you will need to prove:
Full legal name, date of birth, and authorized presence. Social security number. Montana residency. Documentation of ALL name changes.
Can you be a resident of two states?
Quite simply, you can have dual state residency when you have residency in two states at the same time. Here are the details: Your permanent home, as known as your domicile, is your place of legal residency. An individual can only have one domicile at a time.
What documents count as proof of address?
What documents are valid proof of residence?
- UMID.
- Driver’s License.
- Barangay Certificate.
- Police ID/Clearance.
- Water Bill *
- Electricity Bill *
- Landline Phone Bill *
- Postpaid line bill *
How do I register my car in Montana?
How to Title a Motor Vehicle
- Apply at the county treasurer’s office in the county you live in.
- Present the previous year’s Montana registration receipt or out-of-state title:
- Once the title process has been completed, you must pay all taxes and fees, and your vehicle will be registered and license plates issued.
Do I have to retake my drivers test if I move to Montana?
Do drivers moving to Montana have to retake the written test again? Yes, when you move to Montana you’ll need to pass the written test when you transfer your out-of-state license.
What is a Montana REAL ID?
REAL ID compliant driver licenses and ID cards have a gold star in the upper right-hand corner of the license to indicate it is REAL ID compliant. This is the only physical difference from a non-compliant credential, but it allows airport and federal officials to quickly identify the card.
How much is the REAL ID?
REAL ID and federal non-compliant cards are both valid forms of identification. All driver licenses, including REAL ID driver licenses, cost $35 and ID cards cost $30.
Do you have to parallel park in a driving test in Montana?
Do I have to parallel park? Yes. In the state of Montana, you are required to parallel park for the purposes of your driver’s test.
How do I pass my driving test in Montana?
To get your license in Montana, you’ll need to pass a written knowledge test of 33 multiple-choice questions and answer at least 27 of the 33 questions correctly to achieve a passing score of 80% or better.