Montana residents who meet the age requirements and who wish to obtain a  driver license must pass both a written knowledge test and a road  skills test. Both tests can be taken at any Montana driver license exam  station. If you’ve recently moved to Montana and have a valid driver  license from another state, the driver license examiner may, at their  discretion, waive the written and road skills test. 

All applicants ages 18 and over may apply for a full privileged driver license. A 16 year may apply for a learner license with  the written consent of their parent or guardian. A 15 year old may  apply for a learner license upon completion of a state-approved traffic  education program and with the written consent of their parent or  guardian. After satisfying the requirements of the learner license, a  teen may apply for a first-year restricted license. 

Along with the flat .52 cent fee for mailing the license renewal  reminder, the cost of a class D (non-commercial) license is $5.15 for  every year it is valid for. For example, a license valid for 12 years  would be $62.32, a license valid for 11 years would be $57.17, etc.  Typically, applicants between the ages of 21 and 63 will receive a  license valid for 12 years (non-REAL ID). More information can be found  at cost and length of a regular license. Pre-paid receipts will have a nominal fee variation when paid at a county treasurer’s office.