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Montana Drivers License Information

To get your drivers license in  Montana, you need to apply for a basic Class D drivers license. You must have a Montana license within sixty (60) days of establishing residency. You must carry your license at all times. 

Montana Drivers License Requirements

18 years and under (Graduated Driver Licensing)

  • Full Driver License Class D

    • You must be at least 16 years old.
    • Must meet Permit and First Year Restricted License Requirements (see below)

  • First Year Restricted License

    • Must have held Permit for at least six (6) months.

  • Permit

    • You must be at least 15 years old.
    • Must have traffic education program (Drivers ed).
    • Must have 50 hours of supervised driving.
    • Must always be supervised.

  • Traffic Education Leaner's License (TELL)

    • You must be at least 14 years and 1/2 old.
    • Must have traffic education program (Drivers ed).
    • Must always be supervised.

18 years and over

  • Full Driver License Class D

 

For complete details and Restrictions and to GET your Montana drivers license, please SIGN IN HERE

Montana Drivers Ed

Visit our montana drivers ed page for more information on Montana driver education.

Tests Required

  • Vision Test

  • Knowledge Test

  • Road Test

Test requirements vary by age and depending on whether you've previously held a license in another state. 

For complete details and to GET your Montana license, please SIGN IN HERE

Fee

New Driver's License and Permits (Learner License)

  • 8 year License

    • $40.00 ($5 per year)

 

Fees depend on your age that you received your drivers license. For complete Fees SIGN IN HERE

Documents needed to get your Montana Drivers License

  • Proof of Identity (Primary Documents)

    • A few examples:
      • Birth Certificate (Certified)
      • U.S. or Canadian Driver License (must have photo and be in color and expiration is not more than 4 years)
      • For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE

  • Proof of Identity (Secondary Documents)

    • A few examples:
      • Social Security Card (must be original)
      • Medicare or Medicaid insurance card (with your name)
      • For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE

  • Proof of Authorized Presence

    • A few examples:
      • Birth Certificate (Certified)
      • U.S. Passport (must be active)
      • For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE

  • Proof of Montana Residency

    • A few examples:
      • A primary or secondary identification document (see above)
      • Montana Voter Registration Card
      • For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE

  • Social Security Number

    • A few examples:
      • Social Security Card 
      • Check Stub from Payroll (must display social security number)
      • For complete list of items SIGN IN HERE

 

Montana Driver Exam Station

Go to your Montana Driver Exam Station in order to take your required tests. You can use our locator to find the office that is closest to you.

Take the Montana Drivers License Test

At this point you need to make sure that you have prepared and studied all of the material for the written test. You can find the Montana Driver Test handbook here. 

Buy a Car and Get Auto Insurance

Auto insurance is required by law in most states. Click HERE to get started and we'll help you find the lowest rates in your state.

Take the Driving Test

Your last step is to show up to your local Montana Driver Exam Station and take the driving test.