Montanas graduated driver licensing law, mca 6151, creates a threestep program that allows new drivers under the age of 18 years to safely develop and improve their driving skills. Montana moves to be compliant with ids montana news. A suspended or revoked drivers license in mt will be issued, depending on. Gambling control division gcd regulates all gambling in montana, except for lottery and. Sexual or violent offender registry montana department.
Registration fees may be paid with a credit card by calling 406 8837217. The adapted illustrated montana driver manual was written and designed by the traffic education unit of the health enhancement and safety division of the office of public instruction as a companion to the department of justice montana driver manual. Mdt does handle interstate licensing and registration. You can renew your montana driver license by mail by downloading the instructions page and mailin renewal standard license form 211900a. Office of the attorney general 215 n sanders, third floor po box 201401 helena, mt 596201401 4442026. The mission of the department of justice doj is to pursue activities and programs that seek to ensure. For more information, visit the cdl website or call 4064444536. Visual acuity visual fields color vision requirement type of road test restricted licenses. This page is intended to provide some helpful links to frequently asked questions about driver licensing. The motor vehicle division has developed a montana driving license suspension system, including various offenses and the matching penalty periods. The montana department of justices division of motor vehicles mvd is where youll. The montana department of transportation mdt does not issue or control montana driver licenses, instate vehicle license plates, or instate vehicle registration. Eligible for renewal 6 months prior or within 3 months after expiration a valid montana driver license. Motor vehicle driver licensing lincoln county montana.
Most motor vehicle forms must be printed, filled out. Montana license lookup montana department of revenue. The flathead county motor vehicle issues plates, registrations, temporary permits, and processes title transfer paperwork for all vehicles. The montana department of justice, through its driver services program, is in charge of licensing for all drivers in montana.
To make sure your driver license is kept current, you must notify the driver license bureau of the department of. Online driver license renewal fees are based on license type and privileges. The board of pharmacy makes every effort to include on this web site all relevant information pertaining to the licensing and regulation of the following license types. Motor vehicle drivers license, department of justice.
This registry provides an uptodate listing of sexual and violent offenders who are required to register their whereabouts. Firstyear restricted license is the second step of montana graduated driver license program. Driver licensing agency contact information, montana department of justice motor vehicle division scott hart building, second floor 303. Motor vehicle division mvd montana department of justice. Motor vehicles the lincoln county treasurer acts as an agent for the montana department of justice to process vehicle registrations and registration renewals in lincoln county. Montana department of justice motor vehicle division scott hart building, second floor 303 north roberts po box 201430 helena, mt 596201430. Montana s graduated driver licensing law, mca 6151, creates a threestep program that allows new drivers under the age of 18 years to safely develop and improve their driving skills.
The montana department of justice motor vehicle division is responsible for driver licensing and driver accident records. To legally drive in montana, you must hold a valid drivers license. Live in a county that does not provide driver license servicescarter, garfield, golden valley, jefferson, judith basin, madison, petroleum, prairie, treasure, and wibaux. Montanas sexual or violent offender registration act is designed to protect the public from sexual and violent offenders by requiring offenders to register with local law enforcement agencies in the jurisdiction where they reside. Whether you are a new resident, a firsttime driver, or a nonu. Forensic science division fsd maintains the accredited state crime laboratory in missoula and. The driver history records service is for members of the public that hold a montana driver license. Expandcollapse justice 11 expandcollapse labor 10 expandcollapse legislative branch 1. You will need the following documents to complete the online application. Replace your driver license by mail drive tests now available. You must renew in person by first paying your commercial driver license renewal fee at the county treasurers office and getting a prepaid receipt. For more information, visit montana department of justice at commercial driver licensing and dot at physical qualifications part 391 or refer to the montana commercial driver license manual. License status mvd driver license service online services.
Users may search for a driving record by entering the. Appointment scheduling montana department of justice. The mission of the department of justice doj is to pursue activities and programs that seek to ensure and. License has not been suspended or revoked in any state. Some divisions are divided into bureaus, headed by chiefs. We are more than 800 public servants working across montana protecting public safety, prosecuting criminals, defending the constitution, protecting consumers, representing the state in court, registering vehicles, licensing drivers, regulating gambling, and more. Applicants must be residents living out of state or residents living in counties without inperson licensing services. Montanas drivers licenses and identification cards will not be in compliance with the federal real id act, effective 2018. The motor vehicle division mvd conducts the written exam and road test needed to get a drivers license. To complete the mail in renewal process, drivers should follow these steps. The name of the department was changed to the department of justice on march 9, 1973, under chapter 250, 1973 montana laws. Clerks help customers renew their driver licenses at the division of. Most transactions and all testing require appointment scheduling.
Driver license stations montana department of justice. Treasurermotor vehicle licensing mission statement the beaverhead county treasurers office is a local government office whose primary mission is to receive, invest. The montana mvd only allows appointments for drivers license and. Starting january 1st, 2018, an administrative fee will be added to all motor vehicle division transactions, including the fees below. The montana department of justice, motor vehicle division, is required to suspend the drivers license of an individual who fails to pay court fines and fees, even when they are unable to afford. Traffic education programs montana office of public. Application for replacement certificate of title mv7. Noncommercial unit driver history fax number 4443816 commercial driver license unit 4443933. Driver licensing is handled by the state of montana and not lincoln county. Montana department of justice driver services getting a drivers license is one of the most exciting periods of life, bringing with it new freedom and responsibility. Contact the mdt motor carrier services division at 4064446 for interstate licensing and. Montana drivers license application and renewal 2020.
How to apply for your firstyear restricted license in montana. If youre a teenager applying for your first drivers license, youll need to satisfy the graduated driver licensing gdl requirements of the montana department of justice doj motor vehicle division mvd the montana gdl program will help you to develop your skills as a new driver and eventually ace your dmv driving test. Driver history records service montana department of justice. Be a montana resident who is temporarily outside the state and will not return prior to the expiration of your montana cdl or. For individuals, the customer account number is the driver license or state or tribal identification card number.
Take this receipt with you to your renewal appointment. Mail building and commercial measurements bureau po box 200517 helena, mt 59620 0517 professional licensing bureau 301 south park ave. Browse or search the table below for the licenses you need. Montana dept of justice motor vehicle division records and driver control bureau 303 north roberts street po box 201430 helena, montana 596201430 understanding the montana driving record this document is provided to help you understand a montana driving record. Does a class a commercial driver license cdl qualify an individual to drive a. This guide will take you through many of the basics regarding the process so that you can prepare ahead of time by knowing what tests you will take, what documentation you will. For the new medical certification requirements for montana commercial driver license holders, visit the medical certificate website. Department of justice motor vehicle division driver services bureau 302 north roberts p. Cooperative driver licensing program cdtp the opi partners with the montana department of justice, motor vehicle division mvd to oversee the cooperative driver testing program cdtp, which allows certified teachers to administer driver license tests and issue learner licenses mca 615110. Each step progressively increases the privileges and responsibilities of a new driver in an effort to reduce the number of motor vehicle crashes involving minors. Driver and vehicle registration montana department of.
Traffic education funding from a percentage of driver license fees is reimbursed to schools to. A motor vehicle must be both titled and registered in the state of montana, which can be done simultaneously. Visit the secretary of states website for information about registering your business. To be eligible to renew your montana cdl by mail, you must either. A 3% convenience fee plus postage will be charged by lake county in accordance with montana codes annotated 76617.
The department is divided into divisions, headed by administrators. The small business development center network supports individuals looking to start a new business or expand an existing business. Lincoln county motor vehicle lincoln county montana. Physicians guide to assessing and counseling older drivers. Montana suspending driver tests, extending license renewals in. Renew your driver license online or by mail replace your driver license by mail drive tests now available. While sbdcs do not license businesses, we can direct you to the appropriate licensing bureau. Users may search for a driving record by entering the appropriate driver license number, name and date of birth. Pharmacists, certified pharmacy technicians, pharmacy techniciansintraining, interns, and dangerous drug researchers. Big sky country has views like nowhere else in the united states, but you cant reach most of them without a car, so in order to see it all, its time to start studying to get your drivers permit starting right here with the montana drivers handbook. Commercial driver licensing montana department of justice. Main content driver and vehicle registration montana department of transportation. Cdl does not have a hazardous materials endorsement.
Schedule an appointment for driver licensing services at an exam station. Only certain montana residents are eligible to utilize the mail in renewal option. To help manage and reduce storm water pollution, the montana department of environmental quality requires yellowstone county to implement a ms4 storm water management program in accordance with the requirements described in the montana ms4 general permit. Driving tests suspended for 30 days beginning 31820. We have created a searchable list of montana state licenses. Submit your montana driver license renewal online, verify the status of your montana driver license.
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