Vehicle Registration
According to the Cascade County Motor Vehicle Division,
new residents are required to register vehicles locally upon
getting a job. To buy license plates, visit the Cascade County
Treasurer's office at 121 4th St N, call (406) 454-6860, or visit
cascadecountymt.gov.
Driver's License
Military personnel on active duty in Montana who have a valid
license issued by another state and who are not employed in
Montana, except as a member of the armed forces, are not
required to hold a Montana driver's license.
Other individuals with out-of-state licenses must:
Apply for a Montana driver's license within 60 days of moving to
the state if seeking a non-commercial driver's license and within
30 days if requiring a commercial license. Be sure to schedule
an appointment online at doj.mt.gov/driving/appointments/
before going to the DMV.
• Provide two forms of proof of identity, including a current
driver's license or a certified birth certificate.
Provide proof of Montana residency, including a state income-
tax return, a state voter-registration card or a receipt for state
taxes paid. Go to dojmt.gov/driving/required-docs/ for more
examples of residency proof.
• Provide proof of citizenship, including a certified birth
certificate or a passport.
Some newcomers also may be required to pass written and
driving tests, in addition to a vision test.
To get a new driver's license, visit the Driver's License Bureau at
207 Smelter Ave NE.
For more information, visit doj.mt.gov/driving.
Hunting & Fishing License
To legally hunt in Montana, you must hold a valid hunting
license. You need to first complete the Montana hunter
education certification requirements. Requirements can be
found at hunter-ed.com/montana. Once you are certified, you
can choose your license type. Licenses can be purchased
through the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website, fwp.mt.gov/
hunting/licenses, or a Montana-approved provider.
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