When you live in Big Sky Country, you probably prefer spending time in the great outdoors over spending time at your local motor vehicle agency. Fortunately, online services can spare you a trip to the MVD and time spent cooped up indoors. Read on for a list of online driver and vehicle services you can enjoy in Montana.

Online Driver Services

Typically, driver services are handled through the Motor Vehicle Division of the Montana Department of Justice. We (DMV.org) also connect you to third-party vendors offering time-saving services; these are often not affiliated with the government. If you don't see the online service you need in the various sections below, you might have to visit a nearby County Treasurer Motor Vehicle office. You can also peruse DMV.org or the state site for specific details.

Most Common Driver Services (online and otherwise)

• Apply for a driver's license or driver's permit.
• Apply for a motorcycle license.
• Apply for a commercial driver's license.
• Apply for a MT motor carrier permit.
• Renew your driver's license.
• Replace a lost or damaged driver's license.
• Apply for an ID card.
• Take care of traffic tickets.
• Make a change of address.
• Make a name change online with the state and beyond.

Refer to our Drivers License & ID section if you don't see the online service you need; Our driver-related pages offer a wealth of information that can still save you some time.

Montana Driver’s License Testing and Educational Services

• Enroll in drivers education to prepare you for the permit or license test.
• Take drivers training to get behind-the-wheel practice.
• Take a MT drivers license practice test.
• Take a MT drivers permit practice test.
• Take a MT commercial drivers license (CDL) practice test.
• Take a MT motorcycle license practice test.
• Sign up for a drivers license prep course.
• Study a Montana Cheat Sheet and improve your chances for passing the written test.
• Enroll in a state-approved Montana traffic school course if you received a traffic ticket.

Consult our Driver’s License Checklist for complete details on getting licensed in Montana.

Reports and Records for Individuals

• Order a driving record to see your own driving history or that of another driver.
• Review criminal records.
• Run a background check.
• Obtain court records or public records.
• Order vital records such as a birth or death certificate, marriage or divorce records.
• Run a credit report and check your credit score instantly.

Other Montana Online Services

• Register to vote in Montana.
• Look up recent traffic incidents reported by Montana Highway Patrol.
• Schedule your next appointment with the MT Motor Vehicle Division.
• Register as an organ, eye, or tissue donor.

Online Vehicle Services

Typically, vehicle services are handled through the Title and Registration Bureau of Montana's Department of Justice. We (DMV.org) also connect you to third-party vendors offering time-saving services; these are often not affiliated with the government. Because options are limited, you still might need to visit a nearby MT County Treasurer Motor Vehicle office. To learn more on a given task, you can also refer to related pages on DMV.org and your state site.

Most Common Vehicle Services (online and otherwise)

• Register your vehicle for the first time in Montana.
• Create, reissue or cancel a temporary registration permit.
• Renew a Montana vehicle registration online.
• Replace a lost or damaged title or registration.
• Search for titles, liens and vehicle registrations in Montana.
• Obtain Montana license plates.
• Learn more on MT smog check and emissions testing requirements.

Consult our Registration & Titling section if you don't see the online service you need; Our vehicle-related pages cover a multitude of topics so you can spend less time standing in line at an agency branch office.

Vehicle Insurance Services

Compare vehicle insurance rates to find the coverage in Montana that suits your needs and budget. If you don't see the type of insurance you need below, consult our Insurance Center. Here you can also learn more on state insurance requirements specific to the Treasure State.

• Buy car insurance.
• Buy motorcycle insurance.
• Buy commercial auto insurance.
• Buy boat insurance.

Vehicle Buying and Selling Services

• Obtain a Bill of Sale.
• Order a vehicle history report for a used car, RV or motorcycle.
• Purchase an auto warranty.
• Get an auto loan.
• Apply for a dealer's temporary registration permit.

Those in the market to buy should check out our New Car Buyers Guide and Used Car Buyers Guide. Or if you're looking to privately sell your vehicle in Montana, we also have you covered.

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