Please note: We cannot process Commercial or Probationary Driver's Licenses.
Montana REAL ID Documentation Requirements
Enjoy a Convenient Real ID by Bringing These Documents to Your Upcoming Renewal
Whether you’re obtaining your license for the very first time or you’re interested in exchanging your standard license for the REAL ID, our team at MVD Express is more than happy to lend a hand. We proudly offer the REAL ID to residents of Billings and the surrounding area, and our friendly staff can help answer all of your questions. Check out our FAQ page to learn more about the REAL ID.
Per our state contract, we can only process driver’s licenses/ID cards for US citizens at this time.
Documentation You’ll Need for a Montana Real ID
Be Sure to Bring Acceptable Documents from Lists A - C & Possibly D to Prove a Name Change
LIST A
Documents That Prove Name, Date, Birth, and Authorized Presence
Provide one (1) of the following:
- Certificate of Citizenship (MVD Express is not permitted to process these documents)
- Consular report of birth abroad
- Certified US birth certificate (cannot be a photocopy, picture, or informational copy from the hospital)
- Valid, unexpired US Passport verified by USPVS
- Certificate of Naturalization (MVD Express is not permitted to process these documents)
LIST B
Documents That Prove Montana Residency
PO Boxes will not be acceptable.
Provide two (2) of the following:
- Phone bill
- Utility bill
- Valid Montana credential
- Vehicle registration or title
- School transcript or report card
- Rental agreement or rent receipt
- First-class mail with postmark
- Pay stub
- Credit card statement
- Mortgage document
- Expired Montana credential
- Insurance policy
- Bank statement
- Voter registration
- Expired Montana REAL ID credential
- Montana hunting/fishing license or permit
- Montana or federally recognized tribal identification
- Tax document
- Certified court documents (including a judgment, court order, warrant, or subpoena)
- For those without a permanent address: A written statement on letterhead from a Montana social services agency verifying residency status and descriptive address
*Note: All documents that you provide MUST have your name and physical address (a PO box will not be accepted) displayed on the document and be either unexpired or dated within one year.
LIST C
Documents That Prove a Name Change (Such As Marriage)
Provide one (1) of the following for EVERY name change:
*If there are multiple marriages with name changes, a marriage certificate will be required for every marriage to prove the origin of every name*
Due to the potentially complicated name change history, please give us a call to confirm you have the correct documents.
- Certified certificate of marriage (Church copy will not be acceptable)
- Certified marriage license (Church copy will not be acceptable)
- Court order granting name change (MVD Express is not permitted to process sealed name changes)
- Certified declaration of marriage
- Certified dissolution of marriage
- Court order granting name change
- An equivalent documentation of marriage or domestic partnership from the issuing government jurisdiction
- Certified domestic partnership registration
- Certified declaration of marriage
- An equivalent documentation of dissolution from a court of competent jurisdiction
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- When providing proof of name changes, MVD will accept foreign documents when translated.
- All documents must be unaltered, and some provided documents must be certified by the issuing agency.
- If you are unable to provide a required document, you may request “exceptions processing” for MVD approval. You must complete a form, provide a good reason for the exception, and give additional or alternative documentation.
- When accompanied by an adult, minors do not need a REAL ID. However, they can still apply for a REAL ID.
- MVD Express cannot issue REAL ID for non-US citizens.
Visit MVD Express Today!
If you have questions about the required documents listed above, then don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at MVD Express. Once you have all of the documents you need, head to our location in Billings and get your REAL ID! We look forward to seeing you.
An Unparalleled Customer Experience
Our deep understanding of the commercial auto industry and culture of continuous improvement allows us to design a personalized service experience for car dealers and drivers.
Who We Are
MVD Express has more than two decades of experience a variety of MVD services as a third-party provider.
Commercial Services
From replacement titles to salvage title transactions, we can take care of your commercial needs quickly.
Driver Services
Driver's license renewals and replacements with faster processing times and friendly customer service customized for you.