Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 61, Motor Vehicles
MCA Title 61 § 61-12-501: Authority of department to issue identification cards -- lawful presence verification
What this law says, in plain English
Montana's Department of Motor Vehicles may issue identification cards to residents with authorized U.S. presence. Starting January 1, 2026, cards for U.S. citizens must display an eagle symbol. Non-citizen applicants require federal lawful presence verification.
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