Voter Registration in Montana

Get registered and ready to vote in Montana!

This page covers:

➜ Montana Voter Eligibility Requirements
➜ Montana Voter Registration ID Requirements
➜ How to Register to Vote in Montana
➜ Frequently Asked Questions

Registering to vote is just the first step. Check Montana’s voter ID requirements and make sure you have the right ID to cast a ballot that counts.

VOTER ID IN MONTANA

Montana Voter Eligibility Requirements

You must register before you can vote in Montana.

You are eligible to vote in Montana if you meet all of the following requirements:

You are a citizen of the United States.
You are a resident of Montana.
You are at least 18 years of age on Election Day.

You cannot register to vote in Montana if:

You have been convicted of a felony and your civil rights have not been restored.

Montana Voter Registration ID Requirements

To register to vote:

You must provide your driver’s license number or state ID number if you have one.
If you do not have either of these IDs, you can use the last 4 digits of your Social Security number (SSN).
If you do not have a Social Security number, then leave that space blank on your registration form.

If you don’t provide any of these numbers or the state can’t match the number you provide to official records, you will have to show an accepted form of ID the first time you vote.

If you vote in person, present an accepted form of ID at the polls.

If you vote by mail, provide a copy of an accepted form of ID with your absentee ballot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I register and vote on the same day in Montana?

Yes, Montana has same-day voter registration (called “late registration”). Same-day registration allows you to register and vote in person on the same day. You can also use it to update your voter registration information.

The deadline to register to vote in Montana is 30 days before Election Day. If this registration deadline has passed, you can still use late registration which allows you to register and vote in person on the same day.

Montana offers same-day registration during early voting and on Election Day. You must provide the ID info or documents required to register in Montana.

How do I check if I’m registered to vote in Montana?

You can check your voter information using this form. If you cannot find your information or something is incorrect, contact your local election administrator.

We recommend that you check your voter information before each election’s voter registration deadline. This will give you time to submit a new registration if your information is missing or incorrect.

You can also use Montana Secretary of State’s website to check your registration.

Can I register to vote in Montana if I have been convicted of a crime?

Each state has its own laws about whether citizens with previous criminal convictions can vote.

To check your eligibility to register to vote in Montana use Restore Your Vote.

You can also learn more by reading this blog post: Can People Convicted of a Felony Vote in the United States?

Can I register to vote in Montana if I attend college in Montana?

College students are allowed to vote using their Montana school residence address. You can decide if you prefer to register in your home state or in Montana if you attend school there. You may only be registered and vote in one location.

You can use a student photo ID if it meets Montana’s voter ID requirements.

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How to Register to Vote in Montana

Montana does not offer online vote registration.

You can register one of the following ways:

Complete the form below, print and sign your form, and return it to your local election administrator. Find your local office here.
Visit your county’s voter registration office and complete your registration in person. Find your local office here.
Download and complete this form. Print, sign the form, and return it to your local election administrator. Find your local office here.

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