Can I register my car in Montana without living there?

New residents must apply for a Montana vehicle title and register their vehicles within 60 days of establishing residency. Montana residents moving to another county may continue to use their current plates until their annual registration renewal is due.

What do I need to register my car in Montana?

To register a vehicle in Montana, individuals need to visit their County Treasurer’s Office and present:

  1. A completed a vehicle registration application.
  2. Proof of insurance.
  3. The vehicle’s title.
  4. Submit the registration certificate from your former state.

Is it legal to register a car in Montana?

You do not need to have a Montana driver’s license to title and register your vehicle in Montana, but you do need to prove residency in the County you are attempting to register your vehicle in.

How much is vehicle tax in Montana?

Montana has no statewide sales tax for vehicle purchases. Only a few counties enforce a local state tax, which is why Montana’s average combined sales tax rate is only 0.002%.

How much do license plates cost in Montana?

$10.30
$10.30 new issue fee. $10.30 replacement plate fee (new number) $15.45 duplicate plate fee (same number and type of plate) $10.30 duplicate permanent tab fee.

Can a California resident register a car in Montana?

California has no more jurisdiction over a car licensed and registered in Montana, owned by an LLC domiciled there, than it does over a car licensed and registered in Japan or Australia. The key to success is proper structuring of the various entities.

Where do I Register my vehicle in Montana?

All registration takes place at your local county treasurer’s office. Open at MVD headquarters (302 N Roberts, Helena, MT, 59620) to handle titling issues and other special considerations Transactions are not processed after 4:30 p.m. Multiple transactions need to be received by 4:00 p.m.

What if I did not receive my Montana vehicle registration renewal notice?

If you did not receive your renewal notice, contact the Montana MVD. You must renew your vehicle registration on or before the last day of the month following the month your registration expires, as indicated on your Montana registration document. DID YOU KNOW?:

How do I transfer ownership of a car in Montana?

When the ownership of a vehicle titled in Montana is transferred, the signatures of all parties shown on the face of the title must sign off on the title and have their signatures notarized. Fill out the Application for Replacement Certificate of Title (Form MV7).

How do I get a duplicate license plate in Montana?

To apply for a duplicate Montana registration decal or license plate, visit your local MT county treasurer’s office in person and: Provide your MT license plate number (or show your vehicle title). Duplicate decal: $1. Duplicate plate (same number and type of plate): $15.45.