If you have a financed vehicle and want to register it out of state, you have two main options: South Dakota or a Montana LLC (with your bank's permission). South Dakota offers a straightforward registration with no residency requirement and a low sales tax, making it accessible for financed vehicles. Alternatively, a Montana LLC can save you on sales tax entirely, but typically requires you to own the vehicle outright, or get explicit permission from your lender.
For decades, the EPA has shaped emissions standards to tackle the pollution created by diesel engines, which power everything from trucks to construction equipment. This article delves into the evolution of Tier 1 through Tier 4 standards, the Energy Policy Act's initiatives, and state-specific regulations like California’s CARB standards. Discover how to meet compliance, whether through retrofitting, cleaner technology, or alternative registration options like Montana LLCs, to help diesel vehicle owners work within these regulations while considering their impact on air quality and public health.
Understanding RV and trailer weights is crucial for safety and performance when towing. The Dirt Legal guide dives into essential weight categories like Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). From ensuring your tow vehicle is adequately sized to managing tongue weight and using the right tires, this article offers practical insights for avoiding common towing mistakes. Stay within weight limits, avoid liability, and make sure your RV or trailer is legally registered with Dirt Legal to streamline your next adventure.
Selling a vehicle that's registered in a Montana LLC may seem complex, but it's actually a straightforward process. Whether you plan to sell the vehicle on its own or include the LLC in the transaction, there are several advantages to consider. From avoiding sales tax to making the transition easier for the buyer, a Montana LLC can streamline the sale. This article walks you through the steps, legal considerations, and best practices for successfully selling your vehicle, while also helping you decide whether to keep or transfer your LLC.
The holiday season is fast approaching, and DMV delays are right around the corner. If you need to get your vehicle street legal, now’s the time to act. With Dirt Legal’s easy Montana LLC registration process, you can skip the lines, avoid holiday delays, and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing your paperwork is handled before the holiday chaos hits.
Taxes are a part of life that isn’t going anywhere, probably ever. So what are the different kinds of taxes you could face when buying or selling a vehicle? We’re going to dive deep into this one and show you the different kinds of taxes and a few examples of where you can expect to see them.
If your car won’t pass a smog check, that doesn’t mean you can’t sell it. You might just have to get creative with how and where you sell it - and be sure to disclose the failed emissions test when you do.
If your car won’t pass smog in California, you can still sell it even when the state says you can’t. You might just have to get creative with how and where you sell it - and be sure to disclose the failed emissions test when you do.
The General Services Agency (GSA) cycles through thousands of leased vehicles every year. The great thing is that you can buy them! But you might be paying too much in sales tax, or dealing with inspections. We’ll show you how to eliminate both!
With about 4,500 units produced, many of which were used to the point of destruction, the American military Unimog is an extremely rare find. When one comes up, you’ll probably have to drive to get it, and finding a pristine example is becoming exceedingly difficult.
California is an awesome state, besides all the policies that are pushing everyone out. If you havne’t had enough yet, but you’ve had enough of your sales tax and registration fees, then this article is for you.
If you live anywhere besides the southern part of The States – even then you’re not guaranteed to avoid it – there’s an almost certainty that snow will visit you in the next few months. If not snow, the rainy season is around the corner. This means the days of easily keeping your car clean are rapidly coming to an end.
The General Dynamics Growler is a badass machine made for the harshest environments in the world. But now, they are available for you if you can find one. However, these aren’t street-legal machines from the auction house. But Dirt Legal can help you get it titled and put a tag on it.
A used military surplus utility trailer may be the best-kept secret in the Overlanding movement. They are cheap, thousands of them are out there, and they will easily go anywhere your truck will (and probably beyond). But there are some limitations; some states are outrightly unfriendly toward using and registering surplus military vehicles as street-legal machines.
We can help. Our out-of-state services have situations like this in mind to give you peace of mind. Once you select our service and initiate the request, we’ll get the paperwork out the door and headed to you within 24 hours.
Depending on your situation, an out-of-state car registration could be just what you’re looking for. Whether you are trying to save money on high registration tax or get away from smog checks, we’ve got you covered. Let’s find out your options and why you should consider registering your car out-of-state.
It isn’t enough for a bike to run; a motorcycle needs a state-issued title in your name, so that you can register it, put plates on it, and insure it.
Surplus military trailers are a great way to haul a bunch of stuff anywhere in the world. They are strong, robust, and durable and can be bought CHEAP. But if your state is unfriendly towards registering surplus military vehicles, you could end up with a big paperweight. Dirt Legal can help you get it on the road!
At any given time, there are at least 100,000 U.S. troops stationed overseas. They rent and buy houses, live in the community, and of course buy cars and motorcycles. The problem comes when their time abroad comes to an end and they have to go back stateside.
The question is: as a military service member stationed abroad, how do you get your car stateside legally?
We will look at the states that brand titles in a way that effectively ends that car and what out-of-state options you may have. Why say ‘may?’ Because we can’t guarantee it, but we can give you the best shot at getting one back on the road.
Pickup truck bed trailers have been around forever, probably since that first farmer saw his wrecked truck and looked at his cutting torch. And why not? If the bed, frame, and suspension are still good, why not upcycle it into a usable trailer?
However, there are a few states that may frown on this. We’ll show you how you can get around this and get it tagged and titled.
Emissions testing, or “smog checks,” are the #1 reason you don’t want to register in your home state. We’re here to offer you tangible solutions, so you don’t have to smog-check your car again.
Thousands of military machines are put out to pasture every year. Some of it is in poor to scrap condition, others are repairable, and some are in fine condition. Why is it auctioned off? There are lots of reasons why, but the important thing is that you can buy a super-capable army truck or trailer for cheap. We can get it street-legal and on the road!
Anyone can register a vehicle in Montana without ever going there, and the process can be even easier when you use a Montana LLC Registration Service.
Dealing with the DMV isn’t fun to start with; it’s worse when your bank flags them for fraud.
Find out how our services help you avoid the DMV altogether!
If your ex bought the car after you were married and their name is on the title, it is marital property and is fair game in the property settlement.
Conversely, if a car was owned before the marriage and it wasn’t specified in any prenuptial agreement, then it is the non-marital property and should remain with the person holding the title.
