Snowbirds Save Big: Why Montana RV Registration Is the Key to Lower Taxes

Montana LLC Registration for Snowbirds: A Smart Way to Save on RV Registration Taxes

Well, it is starting to feel a little more like Christmas in some parts of the country and you know what that means: convoys of retirees and digital nomads are lining up to head out to warmer waters from the north. And we’ve all seen them lining the beachside RV parks in Florida all the way down the Gulf Coast to Southern Texas. 

But not all northern states are built the same; some have much higher sales tax rates than others, and here’s the thing: if you are living between a couple of states anyway, why should you be limited to picking one of those to register your RV and tow rig/tag along vehicle in? We don’t think you should. In fact, we think you should have the right to choose the best option for saving on sales tax, and with our Montana LLC registration, you get to do just that!

Why Snowbirds Should Consider Montana Registration For Their RVs (Regardless Of Where They Live)

Over the years, we have worked with quite a few states for various out-of-state registration options depending on the vehicle type, needs of the owner, and so on. But by far the most valuable and useful method that we have ever worked with in the Montana LLC registration process. 

Not only does Montana have zero sales tax, but there is the issue of ownership. See, almost all states have a requirement that you must register your car there within X amount of days or weeks of moving there (i.e.,  30 days, 60 days, etc.). So, if you were to be pulled over for whatever reason and the officer takes a good look at your license which is in one state but the vehicle is tagged elsewhere but the vehicle registration matches your license address.

The Benefits of Registering Your RV in Montana

One question you might be asking yourself is whether or not the effort of registering your RV in Montana outweighs the cost involved. But we encourage you to look at it in a different light: the upfront costs of registering it in Montana may seem kind of high, until you look at the cost of registration closer. 

We all know how they get you: when you buy from a dealership, the title and registration fees get rolled into the loan so even though they are there, you just pencil whip it and accept that the purchase price just went up by up to ten percent, and you’re financing taxes. Ouch.   

Savings on Sales Tax

When you buy a vehicle with cash (you will need to have a cash purchase for our Montana registration program), you feel that sting when you get the tax bill. 

Personal anecdote: last year I bought an almost new travel trailer for $26,500. My tax rates are 7.85%, so I knew it was going to be a couple of grand when I went into the DMV. The clerk went through 15 minutes of whatever it is they do, and then in a very hushed voice whispered “this is going to be $2,000” or whatever it was. Like it was a secret and there was no way it could be paid or that I wasn’t expecting it. 

I politely responded that I did, in fact, expect it to be that much and paid it without incident. 

Now, let’s 5X that number, or even 10X that number because there are plenty of Class A motorhomes that are way over $250,000. My tax bill would have been closer to $20,000. 

Through Montana, that sales tax bill is exactly zero dollars. 

Simplified Registration Process

We not only save you money, but we are here to make the process much easier. And here’s the deal: as a snowbird, you have places to be and may not exactly know where you are going to be six months from now. 

But a lot of DMVs aren’t really all that advanced technically and you have to do the process in-person. Thankfully, you don’t have to be present in Montana to do the process; we can do it for you as a designated representative. Then, you can have the products sent wherever you want. You could even do it with a mobile mailing address if you wanted. We don’t just save you money; we give you flexibility. 

Montana LLC Registration: Not Just for Luxury Vehicles

One of the biggest questions we have gotten over the years is that this program is just for luxury vehicles, and that could not be further from the truth. And let’s face it: the typical full-size SUV price today looks an awful lot like the purchase price of a luxury car just a few years ago. 

We have all gawked at a new Suburban or Wagoneer that was a utilitarian vehicle but now has a sticker price north of $70k. And it isn't just full-size SUVs that have gone through the roof; it is pickups, mini-vans, and passenger cars. Everything is expensive. If you have saved up your pennies to buy with cash, why should you set aside an additional ten percent just to satisfy the state? 

How the Montana LLC Registration Process Works

From the get go, our goal has been two-fold:

1. Save money

2. Make it easy

The process is easy for you, and that is our iron-glad guarantee.

Step 1: Setting Up a Montana LLC

The first thing you’ll need is a Montana LLC, but don’t worry too much about that. We handle the whole LLC formation so all you have to do is come up with a name for it and fill out the paperwork that came with the purchase. We handle the rest. 

Step 2: Registering the Vehicle

The second step is registering the vehicle. Again, we handle it all from initial order until you receive the registration package from the DMV. All you have to do is fill out what we send you, sign it, and either send it back to us or upload it to the secure webpage that is provided. 

Common Questions About Montana Registration for Snowbirds

One of the most common concerns, if not the most common, is about the legality of this program. 

It is completely legal. 

The most common reservation is about the standard policy of basically all states that the vehicle must be registered in-state within X amount of days or weeks upon moving to the state. The LLC prevents this because the owner of the vehicle is not you; it is the LLC. Of course, you own the LLC but that doesn’t matter. For our purposes, the LLC owns it so it is just being used in another state and that’s that. 

Why Choose Dirt Legal for Montana LLC Registration?

We’ve been doing this for a long time and have helped a whole bunch of people over the years. How many? 

To the tune of 20,000+. And we are so confident that you’ll love it that we have a 100% satisfaction or your money back guarantee. There are other providers out there that may look a little bit like us and promise the same things as us, but there is only one Dirt Legal. We do all of the hard and heavy lifting so you can focus on other things. 

Start Saving on Your RV Registration with Montana LLC Today

If you are snowbirding, you know it’s time to hit the road. If you got a new rig, you might be sitting here waiting to get all of your paperwork together to go get it titled and registered. And if it’s anything like my home state, you will sit around for another couple of weeks waiting on your plate after you fork over your hard earned money. Dirt Legal offers you a better way: save your money, and have us do the work. The DMV will send you your registration and tags wherever you want them. 

We take the hassle out of one of the biggest hassles everyone deals with, and we offer a new form of freedom for our friends who prefer surf and sand in the winter over snow and ice. But even if you aren’t a snowbird and you just want to save money on your RV registration (or surplus military vehicle, passenger car or truck, or even making a UTV street-legal), dial it in with Dirt Legal and we will save you money and give you back some peace of mind.