Driver Exam Stations

Driver exam stations are located throughout Montana. However, their days and hours of operation and the services available vary by location:

• Motorcycle Endorsement: Exams for the motorcycle endorsement are available by appointment at any driver license station. However, motorcycle driving tests are not given on wet roads.
• Commercial Testing: You must schedule an appointment to take the driving test for commercial licenses by calling the Commercial Driver Licensing help-desk at (406) 444-3244. The written test may be taken at any driver exam station without an appointment. While Class C testing is available at all driver exam stations, Class A and B testing is available only at the offices indicated in the table below.
• State Holidays: All driver exam stations are closed on state holidays.
• Allow Sufficient Time: Written and driving examinations take time, so come early in the day to make sure there is sufficient time for a test. Driver exam stations tend to get busier during the afternoon. People who come into an office in the late afternoon may find that the staff does not have sufficient time to administer the required test. Please try to arrive at least two hours before the closing time specified in the following table to allow adequate time for testing.

Rural Locations with Driver Exam Services – In rural locations, people who need to obtain or renew a driver's license first pay for the license at their county treasurer's office. The county treasurer gives them a receipt, which they present to the driver examiner.

Rural Counties without Driver Exam Services – There are some rural counties in which driver exam services are not available:

To get or renew a license, residents of these counties may pay for and take their driver exams at one of the stations where a pre-paid receipt is not required. Such counties are indicated on the table below.

Cell Phone Restriction – As a courtesy to people taking their written tests, cell phone use is not allowed in driver exam stations. Please turn off your cell phone when you enter a driver exam station.

Credit Cards Not Accepted – Please be prepared to pay for your license with cash or by check.

Call your local office on the days it is open if you have questions or concerns.