“How can I get an out-of-state registration without being a resident?”
Simple.
We set up a Montana LLC1 so you can meet their residency requirements. Then, we register your vehicle under your LLC with a Montana plate. That way you can drive in your home state without worrying about any transfer rules!2
And you won’t have to pay any taxes or file a tax return on your LLC as it will be classified as an asset-holding LLC!
Your plate will also be permanent so there is no need to renew it. Please note that your plate will be motorcycle-sized, not full-size.
1 We will create the Montana LLC instantly when we receive your order.
2 Please see here to learn more
Ask us anything.
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Montana requires that you be a resident of Montana to register your vehicle there.
But there’s a way around this…
A Montana LLC.
We open a Montana LLC for you (Dirt Legal will be the registered agent), and since it has a Montana address, you’ll be able to register all your vehicles under that LLC (which you own).
This means you’ll meet the residency requirements without having to be a resident. For more info, check out our complete guide here.
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We’ll set up your Montana LLC instantly after receiving your order and you can expect your registration and plate in 1-2 weeks. Your title will arrive 1-2 weeks later. The LLC will get approved within 1 business day.
If you choose our “Temporary Tag” add-on, you can use the temp tag to ride within 1 business day.
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Good news, it doesn’t matter which document you have!
At a minimum, we will need a title or MCO.
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Your LLC will need to be renewed yearly which is $125 a year for our auto-renewal option, and $150 for our one-time renewal. You can have us handle this for you automatically so you don’t have to worry about staying on top of registrations every year.
The renewal also includes our registered agent service, which is required to keep your LLC current in Montana.
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It's simpler than you think! We’ve spent the better part of a decade finding the best insurance companies for these situations, so you don’t have to. Check out our insurance guide for more information.
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Once your Montana LLC is set up 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 when you place your order here and you’ll save up to $300.
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If you already had Dirt Legal create an LLC for you and you would like to add another vehicle to that existing LLC, select “Yes, Dirt Legal has already set up an LLC for me” above.
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In that case, we can set up your Montana LLC first here. Then once the vehicle is purchased, you can add it to your LLC by selecting “Yes, I already have a Montana LLC” on this page above.
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We will email you a form to type your plate lettering after placing your order. Custom plates take 3-8 weeks, but we’ll send you a FREE temp tag when your documents are on the way to the DMV.
You can also order a temp tag sooner by selecting “Add 40-day temp tag” above – it’ll come within 1 business day. If your temp tag expires before you receive your custom plates, we’ll send you a new one.
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Instead of waiting the usual 1-2 weeks before you can start riding, you can purchase a 40-day temp tag to ride within 1 business day!
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Unless you plan on using the LLC to make money, you won't need to worry about filing a tax return for the LLC. You also won't need an EIN.
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The plate you get is permanent and does NOT have to be renewed. The only additional cost is the yearly fee to keep your Montana LLC current. The cost is $125 per year ($150 for one-time renewal) and you can register for automatic renewal once your order is complete. There are no hidden fees or costs to get your off-roader registered!
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Yes, we do! You can select Afterpay at checkout to split your payment in 4.
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All OHVs need:
White headlights with low and high-beam
Red tail lights with brighter or separate brake light
Reflectors: yellow front and rear
White license plate light
Front and rear turn signals
DOT tires
Mirrors
Horn
Quiet exhaust with muffler
Spark arrestor (if you plan to use trails, OHV areas, etc.)
UTVs also need:
Seat belts
Handbrake
Rollover protection
Windshield and wipers
You DO NOT need these parts installed for us to get started and no inspection is needed.
(You will, however, need these parts installed prior to driving so you don’t get a ticket).
We can handle your renewal
All you need to do is sign up for our auto-renewal program. We’ll automatically renew your LLC when it’s time so you won’t have to worry about registration issues.
NOTE: Your Montana registration and plates are PERMANENT, and there is no need to renew them. Only the LLC needs to get renewed!
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.