Register to vote in Montana

• Register to vote (online): N/A
• Register to vote (by mail): Postmarked 30 days before Election Day
• Register to vote (in person): Regular registration closes 30 days before any election. Late registration is an option for people who miss the regular registration deadline. It is available starting the day after the close of regular registration and ends at noon on the day before the election. Late registration must be done at the county election office (or at the location designated by the election administrator), not at a polling place.

• If you can't remember if you're registered to vote, or you want to make sure your information is correct, you can check your Montana registration using the Montana voter registration lookup site.
• If you're not registered to vote, or you need to update your voter registration information, follow the instructions below.

Montana does not have online voter registration.

1. Download and fill out the National Voter Registration Form.
2. Box 6 - ID Number: Enter your Montana driver’s license number or the last 4 digits of your social security number. If you don't have either number, please write “NONE” in this space.
3. Box 7 - Choice of Party: Montana does not require party registration to participate in any election.
4. Box 8 - Race or Ethnic Group: Leave blank.
5. Print, date, and sign the form. If you do not have a printer, you can print the form out at any local library. If you do not have a stamp, you can buy one from any grocery store: just ask the cashier to sell you one.
6. Mail your voter registration form to the mailing address below. For faster delivery, send the form directly to your local election office.
7. Your voter registration form must be postmarked 30 days before Election Day .

• Contact your local election office to find where to register to vote in person.
• Bring your Montana driver's license or state ID card with you. If you don't have one, bring ONE photo ID that shows your name, and ONE document that shows your name and Montana address. Acceptable documents include a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, residential lease, or any government document that shows your name and address.

• Summary: Montana has same day registration. You can register and vote during the early voting period and on Election Day.
• Where to go:

  Go to your Local Election Office. Click here to lookup the address.

• What to bring:

  Bring your Montana driver's license. If you do not have a driver's license, you must provide the last 4 digits of your social security number. If you do not have a social security number, you can use one of these alternate forms of identification: a current and valid photo identification, including but not limited to a school district or postsecondary education photo identification or a tribal photo identification, with your name; or a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document that shows your name and current address. The alternative form of identification must be an original version presented to the election administrator.

• Need help? Contact your local election office if you have questions.
• Notes:

  Regular registration closes 30 days before any election. Late registration is an option for people who miss the regular registration deadline. It is available starting the day after the close of regular registration and ends at noon on the day before the election. Late registration must be done at the county election office (or at the location designated by the election administrator), not at a polling place. For the 2022 general election, registration on Election Day will also be available.