How much does a first-time driver's license cost in Montana?
Reviewed 2026-09-29 · Source: Montana Department of Justice, Motor Vehicle Division
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Reviewed Montana fees for a first-time driver's license: License fee age 16 $26.27; License fee age 18 $15.97; License fee age 21-63 $62.32. Fees can change; the agency confirms the final amount.
- License fee age 16: $26.27 (Without REAL ID, valid until 21)
- License fee age 18: $15.97 (Without REAL ID, valid until 21)
- License fee age 21-63: $62.32 (12-year license, without REAL ID)
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| License fee age 16Without REAL ID, valid until 21 | $26.27 |
| License fee age 18Without REAL ID, valid until 21 | $15.97 |
| License fee age 21-6312-year license, without REAL ID | $62.32 |
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Drivers Under 18 – MT Motor Vehicle Division · Montana Department of Justice, Motor Vehicle Division · reviewed 2026-09-29
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