How to Get Your MVR in Montana
Montana driving records are issued by the Montana Motor Vehicle Division (Department of Justice). Order yours directly from the state for $4.00 — no reseller markup — and use it for your driver qualification file or your truck insurance quote.
Montana Record Types and Fees
| Record | History | Certified | Fee | DQ file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Driver Record (full lifetime history) | full-history | No | $4.00 | ✓ |
| Certified Driver Record | full-history | Yes | $10.00 | ✓ |
Fees last verified 2026-08 against the official MT ordering page. States change fees — the official page always controls.
Order Online — Immediate (must print at time of purchase)
- Go to mvdmt.gov/driving-records and select 'Purchase a driver record'
- Complete the captcha and enter your legal name, date of birth, license number, and last 4-6 of your SSN
- Certify the accuracy acknowledgment
- Pay $4.00 plus a small online convenience fee by credit card
- Print the record immediately — the system does not allow saving or re-downloading later
Order by Mail
Form: Form 34-0100 Release of Driving Records (download)
- Download and complete Form 34-0100 (attach a copy of your photo ID or have it notarized per the form's instructions)
- Enclose $4.00 (standard) or $10.00 (certified) by check or money order payable to 'Montana Motor Vehicle Division'
- Include a self-addressed stamped envelope
- Mail to the MVD in Helena and receive the record by return mail
Mail to: Motor Vehicle Division, P.O. Box 201430, Helena, MT 59620-1430
Turnaround: About 1-2 weeks (not officially stated)
Order In Person
Form: Form 34-0100 Release of Driving Records (download)
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and a completed Form 34-0100
- Pay $4.00 standard or $10.00 certified (check or money order)
- Receive the record the same day
Mail to: Scott Hart Building, 2nd Floor, 302 N. Roberts, Helena, MT 59601
Turnaround: Same day
Good to Know — Montana Quirks
Montana sells one record type covering the driver's full lifetime history — there is no 3/5/10-year tier. Points drop after 3 years but convictions remain permanently. Certified copies ($10, MCA 61-11-105) are mail/in-person only. The online record adds a small convenience fee (base fee $4.00 statutory; exact online total shown at checkout — verify) and must be printed immediately. CDLIS records with full medical-examiner data require the MT CDL helpdesk, not the standard portal.
Why You Need This Record
If you drive a commercial vehicle, your MVR does two jobs. First, FMCSA rule 49 CFR 391.23 requires a driving record from every state where you held a license in the last 3 years in your driver qualification (DQ) file — within 30 days of hire and annually after that. Owner-operators under their own authority keep a DQ file on themselves. Second, insurance carriers pull an MVR on every listed driver before releasing a quote; bringing a Montana record dated within 30 days speeds up underwriting and avoids surprises at bind time.
Get a Truck Insurance Quote →Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a Montana driving record cost?
- $4.00 for the standard record and $10.00 for a certified copy — fees set by Montana Code 61-11-105. Online orders add a small convenience fee shown at checkout.
- How many years does the Montana record cover?
- The full lifetime history — Montana has no 3- or 5-year limited record. Points drop off after 3 years, but convictions stay on the record permanently.
- Can I get a certified Montana record online?
- No. Certified copies are only available by mail (Form 34-0100 to the MVD in Helena) or in person at the Scott Hart Building in Helena.
- Does the Montana record work for a DOT driver qualification file?
- Yes — the state-issued driver record (standard or certified) satisfies the 49 CFR 391 MVR requirement. Carriers needing full medical-examiner certificate data should request the CDLIS record via the MT CDL helpdesk.
- Can my insurance agent pull my Montana MVR?
- Yes. Insurance underwriting is a DPPA-permissible purpose; agencies use a Vitu Registered User account (mt.vitu.com/driver) or submit Form 34-0100 with your consent.