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Instructions

STEPS TO FOLLOW:

  1. Enter the requested information.  There are two important things to keep in mind:

    • If you purchased a license within the past twenty years, you have been assigned a lifetime ALS number.  If so, please be sure to enter that number on this page.  If you do not know your ALS number, please click on the Look up your ALS# link.
    • If you are purchasing a permit or license as a Montana resident, your name, date of birth, and driver's license number will be checked against a driver records database to verify that you meet FWP's residency requirements.

  2. If you are claiming Montana residency, you will be presented with a Statement of Residency that must be agreed to proceed.  This statement declares that you have been a legal Montana resident for at least 180 days.  You will be prompted annually to declare the years and months you have been a resident of Montana.

  3. Some items require you to purchase or already possess prerequisite licenses.  If you do not currently possess or have not selected the required prerequisite(s), the Online Licensing System will attempt to add them to your shopping cart and notify you that it has done so.

  4. For some items, additional information is required, such as hunter education, bowhunter education, or bear identification certificate number and completion date.  If prompted, simply enter the information in the space provided.  If you need a duplicate Montana hunter education or bowhunter education card, please visit http://fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter/.

  5. The system will display the cost of the licenses you have selected.  From here, you may choose "Proceed to Payment" or edit your selections to update your order.

  6. The system will prompt you to enter personal demographic and address information.  If you already have a record in the system, most of this information should be prefilled.  Please ensure all information is accurate and up-to-date.  Phone numbers and email addresses you provide may be used to contact you regarding hunting harvest information or game damage hunt participation (if you register as a hunt roster participant).

    Note: For existing records, FWP does not allow updates to date of birth or eye color through the online service.  If you need to change this information, contact FWP's Licensing Bureau during business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Mountain Time).

  7. To pay, enter your credit or debit card information to complete your purchase.  Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are accepted.

  8. After completing your transaction, you will receive an email with your payment receipt and license receipt.

You are responsible for printing and carrying your licenses, permits, and carcass tags at all times when hunting, fishing or recreating on state lands.

If you applied for a drawing during your online session, an application receipt will be emailed to you.  This receipt includes species, hunting districts, bonus/preference point information, and party number (if applicable).  You can log in to MyFWP at fwp.mt.gov/myfwp/ to view your application status.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Licenses, permits and carcass tags are printed on 8½" x 11" white paper.  If E-tags are selected, they will be stored in the Montana FWP app on your mobile device.  An email will be sent at the conclusion of your transaction that includes your non-carcass licenses and a receipt for home printing.

If you purchase a license that includes a carcass tag, you may choose to:

  • Print immediately after the transaction
  • Print later from home (a link will be emailed)
  • Have FWP print and mail the tag
  • Select E-tags for use through the Montana FWP app

If you choose to print from home and do not print within five days of purchase, FWP will automatically print and mail the tags.  You will select your preferred option during the transaction.

If you purchased:

  • Nonresident Snowmobile Permit
  • Nonresident Off-Highway Vehicle Permit
  • Resident Off-Highway Vehicle Permit
  • Nonresident Parks Pass
  • Nonresident Trail Permit; or
  • Resident Trail Permit

Purchases requiring a decal will be mailed within 10 days of purchase or successful drawing.

All other licenses purchased through this service must be printed or accessible on your mobile device through the Montana FWP app.  It is mandatory to have a copy of this license on your person.  You are responsible for printing and carrying your license at all times when hunting, fishing, or recreating on state lands.

QUESTIONS & SUPPORT

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by sending a message from our contact page.