61-5-129. (Temporary) REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card -- voluntary application. (1) The department shall issue a Montana driver's license or identification card that complies with the requirements of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005, Public Law 109-13, to each qualifying applicant.
(2) (a) When required to obtain a Montana driver's license or identification card, a person may choose to apply for either a standard driver's license or identification card, or for a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or REAL ID-compliant identification card.
(b) A person may not hold a valid standard driver's license or identification card and a valid REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card at the same time.
(3) (a) A REAL ID-compliant driver's license issued pursuant to this section is subject to the other requirements of obtaining, renewing, and using a standard driver's license issued pursuant to this chapter.
(b) A REAL ID-compliant identification card issued pursuant to this section is subject to the other requirements of obtaining, renewing, and using a standard identification card issued pursuant to Title 61, chapter 12, part 5, and this chapter.
(4) (a) In addition to the fees charged to apply for or renew a standard driver's license under 61-5-111(6) and the fees charged to apply for a standard identification card under 61-12-504, the department may charge the following additional fees:
(i) for a person who is applying for a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card during or prior to a renewal period specified in 61-5-111(3)(c), the additional fee is $25; and
(ii) for a person who renews a standard driver's license or a standard identification card under 61-5-111(3)(c) between June 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017, and is applying for a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card between January 1, 2018, and June 30, 2018, the additional fee is $25.
(b) The fees collected under this subsection (4) must be deposited in the state special revenue fund to be used to fund the equipment and staffing necessary to provide REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses and identification cards. (Void on occurrence of contingency--sec. 8, Ch. 443, L. 2017.)
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 443, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 566, L. 2021.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
61-5-101. Driver licensing responsibilities of department
61-5-102. Drivers to be licensed -- penalty
61-5-103. Residency requirement
61-5-105. Who may not be licensed
61-5-106. Learner licenses -- traffic education permits -- temporary driver's permits
61-5-107. Application for license or motorcycle endorsement
61-5-108. Application of minors -- imputed liability
61-5-109. Release from liability
61-5-112. Reciprocal agreements
61-5-114. Replacement license -- veteran designation
61-5-115. Notice of change of address
61-5-116. License to be carried and exhibited on demand
61-5-120. Medical assessment and rehabilitation driving permit
61-5-122. Low-speed restricted driver's license
61-5-126. Providing information to selective service system
61-5-128. Legislative direction to state agency to implement REAL ID Act
61-5-129. REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card -- voluntary application
61-5-132. Prerequisites for issuance of driver's license to minor
61-5-133. First year restrictions on driver's license issued to minor
61-5-135. Education on distracted driving
61-5-136. through 61-5-140 reserved
61-5-142. through 61-5-145 reserved
61-5-147. Authority to revoke or remove hazardous materials endorsement