Here's How To Skip The Lines At The Gallatin County Courthouse

Need to make a trip to the Gallatin County Courthouse, but don't have all day to wait in line?

Here are a few tips to speed up the process, according to Gallatin County Government:

You can make an appointment with the Bozeman office (311 W. Main St. room 102) online here: https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/GCMUHZ

You don't even have to come in. Renew your registration online at: https://app.mt.gov/vrr/renewal/index.html

Did you purchase your vehicle from a dealer? Call ahead to make sure they have received and processed your paperwork - 406-582-3080.

If possible, there are some times to AVOID: Lunchtime, Monday mornings, Fridays and the day before a holiday.

The Bozeman office has extended hours! It's open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

There is also a Motor Vehicle Department office in Belgrade for added convenience. That office is located at 312 W. Main St.

Driver's license services are provided by the state, NOT Gallatin County. You can make an appointment with them at https://mt.sts-scheduler.com/mvdpublic/.

Additionally, the Montana Motor Vehicle Licensing Division has partnered with AAA (located at 1530 N. 19th Ave., suite B in Bozeman) where they take walk-in customers to renew or replace your non-REAL ID Montana driver's license. (You do not have to be a AAA member, but there may be an additional fee for those services.)