Many states now require Voter ID at the polls in order to vote. Find out your state's ID requirements so you know what to bring with you to cast your ballot.
Voter ID
in Montana
Do all voters need ID?
Yes
ID required for first time voters?
Yes
ID required when voting absentee?
No
Acceptable ID Types for Montana
- Current photo ID displaying your name is accepted
- Including a Montana driver’s license,
- Student ID from school district, or post-secondary institution
- Montana state ID
- Tribal ID
- Current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, voter confirmation notice, government check, or other government document with your name and address
What happens when you go to vote without an ID
If you do not have a photo-ID you may vote by using a provisional ballot. That ballot will only count if you provide non-photo ID and attest to one of a list of reasons you are unable to obtain photo ID by 5 p.m. on the day after the election.
Trans and Non-Binary Voters
Click here for state specific information for updating your ID and voter registration.
More Questions? Get Chat Help
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