Montana, We've Put Getting A Real ID Off For Nearly 20 Years

Ah, Montana. The open air, the big sky and around a million or so people who will never be comfortable being told what to do. No matter what.

I'll be completely honest with you, I do not, as of writing, have a Real ID. I mean come on, dude, what a hassle. Now I have to go do adulty things like get my birth certificate AGAIN, because I just can't seem to be responsible with things like that. Go down to the DMV, and wait and then have a picture taken, then wait to get my new old lady looking ID, all so it's harder to steal my identity.  What a nightmare.

Wait, what?

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The Advantages Of A Montana Real ID

Carrying A Montana Real ID has some advantages:

  • It's harder to fake a Real ID, keeping your identity safer
  • It can be used to enter federal buildings and areas like federal courthouses and military bases

You Need To Have Your Montana Real ID By May 7, 2025

Like I said earlier, in Montana, we've put this off for a long time. All of us need to have a Real ID by May 7th, 2025.

What's Needed To Get A Montana Real ID?

From Montana Motor Vehicle Division:

  • 1 of these documents:  A government certified USA birth certificate (no copies or pictures of certificates will be accepted)/Consular report of birth abroad/Valid unexpired US passport certified by USPVS/Certificate for Naturalization or Citizenship/Permanent Resident Card, form I-551
  • Documentation for any and all name changes like government certified marriage license or certificate of marriage/ court certified dissolution of marriage or divorce decree/Certificates of Naturalization or Citizenship/Court order granting name change
  • 2 of these documents to prove residency: Utility or phone bill/School transcript or report card/Vehicle registration or title/First-class mail with postmark/Rental agreement or rent receipt
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How Much Does Adding A Real ID Cost?

A flat fee of $25.

For all the details on getting your Montana Real ID and to schedule your appointment, click here

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