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Beginning October 1, 2025, if you are voting a ballot by mail, you must provide your birth year AND signature on your ballot return envelope. This is due to a new law in Montana. Beginning May 5, 2025, you are required to show photo ID to vote in Montana. This is due to a new law in Montana. Visit the Montana Secretary of State website or contact your local election office to learn more.

Yes, you can register at your local election office on Election Day.

Montana does not offer online voter registration.

You can register in person at your local election office on or before Election Day. If you register in person and absentee ballots are available, you can cast a ballot in person at the same time.Learn more by visiting the Montana Secretary of State website or contacting your local election office. Watch this video about in person registration from the Montana Secretary of State.

Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in Montana. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov Watch this video about military and overseas voting from the Montana Secretary of State.

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Check that you're registered to vote on Montana's website. If you’re not registered:You can register in person at your local election office on or before Election Day. If you register in person and absentee ballots are available, you can cast a ballot in person at the same time.