Tribal Identification Cards

Contact Us

Office of Indian Affairs
PO Box 200801
Helena, MT 59620
Phone: 406-444-3702
Fax: 406-444-1350

Montana
Tribal ID
Hotline

1-800-332-2272

For specific questions relating to a conservation, hunting or fishing license, contact the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

(406) 444-2950

For specific questions relating to titling of vehicles, contact the Montana Department of Justice.

(406) 846-6000

For specific questions relating to the sale of alcohol or tobacco products, contact the Montana Department of Revenue.

1-866-859-2254

Download a copy of the
Tribal ID Poster

12,500 copies of this public document were published at an estimated cost of .06 cents per copy, for a total cost of $797.00.

Read the full text of HB 789

Analysis of the provisions of HB 789 provided by the Montana Legislative Services Division

Disclaimer: The information on this website is intended to assist the public and business owners in obtaining a basic understanding of the new state law about tribal ID’s. This website does not constitute legal advice. If you have specific legal questions concerning the new tribal ID law, we recommend you consult an attorney or use the state contact numbers listed on this page.

As of October 1, 2007, Montana law requires that a tribal identification card be treated the same as a Montana identification card for identification purposes, including but not limited to:

obtaining a conservation, hunting, or fishing license;
recording titles to motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers, pole trailers, travel trailers, campers, motor boats, personal watercraft, sail boats, snowmobiles, and off-highway vehicles;
applying for a concealed weapon permit;
and purchasing alcohol and tobacco products.

Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Reservation