You are eligible to vote in Montana if you:

• Are a U.S citizen
• Are a resident of Montana
• Are at least 18 years old by Election Day
• Have been a state resident for at least 29 days prior to the election

If you have lived in Montana for 30 days, you are eligible to vote in Federal Election. You need not have lived within the same precinct (or even the same county) for 30 days prior to the election. You can vote one last time under the old address, or register and vote under the new address (applicable to regular and late registration deadlines and procedures).

You are NOT eligible to vote in Montana if:

• You have been legally declared "mentally incompetent" by a court
• You are in prison or detention or jail or penal institution

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Voter Registration

To register to vote in Montana you should provide one of the following:

• The Last Four Digits of your Social Security Number
• Your Montana Driver's License Number
• Your Montana ID Number

If you do not have any of these IDs, you can provide a copy of one of the following with your registration application:

• Valid Photo ID
• Government Issued Document that shows your current name and address
• Utility Bill
• Government Check
• Bank Statement
• Paycheck that Shows your current name and address

Voting In-Person

If you are registered to vote in Montana, you are required to show ID to vote; or, you may instead sign an affidavit or similar document. Accepted forms of ID include:

• Valid Montana Driver's License
• Montana Personal ID

If you do not have an ID from the above list, in Montana additional, acceptable forms of ID include:

• Current Utility Bill
• Paycheck that Shows your Name and Address
• A Government Issued Document that shows your Current Name and Address
• Bank Statement
• Government Check
• Voter notification or confirmation card