Montana Registration Service
(For vehicles with $150k MSRP or higher)
So you want to actually drive that exotic…
But you don’t want to pay crazy sales tax or waste your time fighting with the DMV?
Well, you are in the right place.
With this process, you’ll get a registration in your hands without going to the DMV…
Calling the DMV…
Doing any inspections or emissions tests…
Or anything else besides filling out the step-by-step questionnaire we send you and notarizing a document or two.
And best of all…
You won’t pay a single cent in sales tax!
Please note: We will need a valid title to register your vehicle. If your title is not properly signed over to you or the LLC, we may need additional documentation.
Before you get started, read below for some things you need to know:
You cannot be financing your vehicle to use this service
Find out exactly how much you’ll save when you register in Montana!
There's a reason Montana registrations are our most popular option — and one of the biggest reasons is the tax savings.
Montana Tax Calculator
Where are you located? (U.S. State)
How much did you pay for your vehicle?
What you’ll get:
You’ll get a Montana registration, title, & two license plates, and the vehicle will be owned by a Montana LLC, which in turn is owned by you. If you don’t live in a state that requires 2 plates, you can run the rear plates only, but it’s best to run both just to be safe.
We’ll set up your Montana LLC instantly after receiving your order. The LLC should get approved within 1 business day.
4-6 weeks to get your license plates and registration. Your title will arrive 6-8 weeks later.
As of February 2024, orders are taking up to 6 weeks due to the DMV being short-staffed, so we are providing a free 40-day temp tag shortly after sending your documents to the DMV for processing.
If you want a temp tag right away, you can purchase it by selecting "Yes, please send me a temp tag" when placing your order.
"How can I get an out-of-state registration without being a resident?"
Simple.
Montana allows you to register from anywhere, but only if you’re a resident of Montana. Therefore, we set you up with a Montana LLC and register your vehicle using your LLC as the owner instead of you. The LLC meets Montana’s residency requirement, and because the LLC is a resident of Montana, and you own the LLC, you can drive in other states with out-of-state plates.
For us to register your vehicle, we require one of the following:
A valid title in your name
A title that has been signed over to you
If the title was issued in Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, or Pennsylvania, ensure that the seller has had the title notarized before sending it to us
A Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) from the dealership where you purchased the vehicle, accompanied by a bill of sale
Additionally, the title must not be labeled as 'junk' or 'salvage'. Rebuilt is okay.
The renewal fee for your Montana LLC is $125 per year and $1149 for the vehicle registration unless the vehicle is at least 11 years old. That includes the $825 Montana Luxury Vehicle Registration Fee which applies to vehicles valued at $150k MSRP or greater.
LLC renewals are due by April 15th each year.
NOTE: If your vehicle is 11 years old or older, you’ll get a permanent plate and won’t have to renew the registration or pay the $825 Montana Luxury Vehicle Registration Fee (If it’s a pickup truck over 1 ton, for example, 450/4500 series, it will NOT get a permanent plate). You’ll still have to renew the LLC.
Frequently Asked Questions about Montana LLCs
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Your LLC is classified as an ASSET HOLDING LLC, not a REVENUE GENERATING LLC, therefore, no taxes will have to be filed.
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You will want to get a policy in your name and your state with the LLC added as an additional interest. It will not be a commercial policy.
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Once your Montana LLC is set you can continue to add vehicles to that same LLC. All you need to do is select "Yes" that you have an existing Montana LLC with Dirt Legal when you place your order here. The cost will be $300 lower than the regular price.
We can handle your renewal
All you need to do is sign up for our auto-renewal program. We’ll automatically renew your LLC and registration when it’s time so you won’t have to worry about an expired registration.
NOTE: The LLC renewal and registration renewal are separate services.
Don’t forget about insurance!
You’ll have to get your vehicle insured for road use before you can drive it, but we won’t need proof to register it. To insure your vehicle, you’ll want a policy from your state, and you will simply add the LLC as an additional interest for no extra cost.
Upgraded services you may be interested in
Temp Tag (Get on the road without the wait)
After you add a 40-day temp tag to your order, it will be emailed to you within 2-4 business days so that you can start driving right away while we work on registering your vehicle with the DMV.
All you’ll need to do is print and laminate the tag, attach to your vehicle, and you’re ready to ride.
(This service is optional).
Personalized Plate
When you add a personalized plate to your order, we’ll automatically email an online form to complete so you can customize the characters on your license plate.
Once your order is processed by the DMV, you'll receive a 40-day temp tag (at no additional cost) until your custom plate arrives.
You can choose a total of 6 or 7 characters, consisting of letters and numbers, and one of the designs, as seen here.
Add another vehicle to your existing LLC
If you already had Dirt Legal create an LLC for you and you would like to add another vehicle to that existing LLC, please visit this page.
Haven’t bought the vehicle yet and need the LLC first?
If you’re planning to purchase a vehicle you would like registered in the state of Montana, you can use our Montana LLC Formation Service to form your LLC in Montana so that you can purchase the vehicle with your LLC.
Please note: if you already own your vehicle, you do not need to form an LLC in Montana before purchasing our registration service. We will create the LLC for you after you purchase.
Place your order below
If you're insured and have a registration from us…
You’re good to go!
Your vehicle is now ready to hit the roads.
And you didn’t have to deal with any safety inspections, emissions tests, or any taxes at all.
If you have a device and the documents in front of you…
You can have this done in just 15 minutes.
There’s nothing left to do but pick up the plates off your doorstep.
