Department of licensing drivers licenses

Click to learn more about renewing online or in an office. There are several reasons why a driver license might be suspended or revoked and, depending on the circumstances, varying requirements for reinstatement.

The Suspension and Revocations webpage offers detailed information about reinstating a driver license after being suspended or revoked due to unpaid traffic tickets, failure to comply or appear at a traffic summons, failure to complete a court-ordered driver improvement course, inadequate vision, being a habitual traffic offender, being delinquent in child support and more.

Do you have a family member or friend whose medical condition may make them an unsafe driver? As a concerned citizen, you may see behaviors and symptoms of medical conditions that may indicate someone is unsafe to drive. It takes special skills, training, and aptitude to safely operate large trucks and buses. Here are resources to help you prepare. When your chat is over, you can save the transcript. Use caution when using a public computer or device. The DMV chatbot and live chat services use third-party vendors to provide machine translation.

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Initially, the driver license will show a restriction code on the front and back. This restriction remains in effect for one year. During this period, the following restrictions apply:. First-Year Restricted License restrictions automatically end on the date indicated on the back of the driver license, or when the individual turns 18, whichever occurs first.

Once the teenager reaches Step 3, the driver license confers full privileges. If you lose or misplace your Montana driver license, you may obtain a replacement license from any driver license exam station. To obtain a replacement license, you must provide proof of identity. If you are temporarily out of state, you may download Mail-in Replacement All Driver Licenses form online, or you may call or email [email protected]. You can receive a replacement license by mail only if you are currently out of state, the license must be mailed to you, and the process could take two to four weeks.

If your lost license is within six months of its expiration date, you may be eligible to apply for a renewal instead of a replacement. A motorcycle endorsement is required to operate motorcycles or motor scooters. Written and driving tests are required. Schedule the test through the online appointment scheduling. You must pass the written test before you can make an appointment for the road test.

Beginning October 1, , a motorcycle endorsement will no longer be required to operate three-wheel vehicles. Drivers applying for a motorcycle endorsement should be familiar with the Montana Motorcycle Supplement.

Motorcycle endorsements expire at the same time as your existing MT driver license. You must renew you license six months prior to, or within three months after, the expiration date on your license to avoid retesting. 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. This is required by law because the licensing authority may wish to contact you regarding your driver license at any time. If they are unable to contact you, you could lose your driving privilege because you were not aware of orders or requirements that affect your privilege to drive.

You can use appointment scheduling. A name change must be completed at a driver license exam station. The name on your application must be the same as the name shown on a primary document unless:. The space provided for recording a full legal name on a driver record or driver license may not exceed 31 characters, including up to three commas.

Titles such as Dr. You may include hyphens only if they are used in your name as it appears in the primary document you use as proof of your identity. Applications for name change must be supported by a certified copy of one of the following documents:. Upon payment of the required fees and providing proof of name change documentation, an applicant may also apply for a replacement driver license in the legally changed name. This designation not only recognizes your service; it may also help you qualify for veteran discounts offered by some businesses.

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