Montana MVD
location_on MT DOJ office listing — Bozeman, MT
Location Details
Address
2005 Nikles Drive, Bozeman, MT, 59715
Phone
Not listed — call the MT DOJ main line for routing.
Hours of Operation
Hours not posted. Call ahead or check the official MT DOJ site.
Services Provided
Taking the Knowledge Test in Montana
Planning to take your written permit test at Montana MVD? Here's what MT DOJ requires statewide — call ahead to confirm this location offers knowledge testing.
Format: Computer at MVD driver exam station (33 multiple-choice questions; 82% to pass).
Appointments: Appointment required and scheduled online through the MVD scheduler (cars.dojmt.gov); pre-application must be completed online before the visit.
Bring: Proof of identity (birth certificate or passport), proof of Montana residency, Social Security number, parental consent if under 18, and traffic education completion if under 16. Pre-application must be completed at dojmt.gov/mydrive.
If you don't pass: Up to 3 attempts; must wait 24 hours between attempts and pay the retest fee each time; after 3 failures the licensing process restarts. Wait 1 day(s) before retaking.
Renewing Your License in Montana
Montana licenses are valid for 8 years and a standard renewal costs $40. Online renewal requires U.S. citizenship, a renewal timeframe of 6 months prior to expiration through 1 year after, no prior consecutive mail-in or online renewal, and no current suspension/revocation in any state.
When to renew: Up to 6 months before expiration
Skip the trip if you can — many renewals can be completed online. See our step-by-step MT renewal guide for eligibility, REAL ID upgrades, and vision-test rules.
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