Pay $0 in sales tax with Montana car registration.
No emissions tests. No inspections. No hassle.
It’s true: if you register your car in a Montana LLC, you can save thousands in sales tax. The hard part? Finding a reliable registered agent to handle the paperwork.
At All Day $49, we have a simple, proven method to make sure that you can enjoy Montana tax savings anywhere nationwide. Our affordable Montana LLC car registration includes all the services you need for the best value, all under one roof.
Join over 100,000 motorists we’ve helped hit the open road with Montana plates!
Why Do People Register Their Cars in Montana?
People choose to register their cars in Montana for the substantial tax benefits, lower registration fees, and freedom from state inspections and emissions tests. Here’s a rundown of the main benefits (click any bullet for more details):
No sales tax
We know you’ve heard it already, but seriously, there’s no state sales tax in Montana. That’s literally thousands of dollars you can pocket.
No inspections
Quite a few states require nitpicky vehicle inspections that end up wasting your time and money. Not Montana.
No emissions tests
Lately, states have been imposing emissions regulations that make it nearly impossible to purchase new cars in-state. Luckily, Montana doesn’t require emissions testing, so people can get their new car by registering here.
Permanent registration option
Montana’s permanent registration for eligible light vehicles allows you to pay a one-time fee for your lifetime registration. If your car is 11 years old or older and under 12,000 lbs GVWR, then you can get permanent registration and never have to worry about annual renewals again. Enjoy the convenience of long-term ownership without the hassle of constant paperwork.
Privacy and asset protection
Montana offers unique privacy advantages, with limited access to vehicle records. This can be especially beneficial for clients looking to protect their personal information. Additionally, if you’re concerned about asset protection, Montana registration may provide legal benefits that shield your car from certain liabilities.
Flexible residency requirement
As a non-resident, you can still legally register your car in Montana using a Montana LLC. That way, there’s no need for you to establish residency or even set foot in Montana. Our team will ensure all necessary documentation is submitted and processed.
How Do I Register My Car in Montana Without Living There?
To register a car in Montana as a non-resident, you’ll need to set up a Montana limited liability company (LLC) and have a registered agent handle your state and DMV paperwork. Since the LLC is a legal resident of Montana, you can register your car under your Montana LLC without living here yourself.
Basically, you’re forming an asset-holding company and purchasing the vehicle as an asset. You can think of it as owning a company car: you own the LLC, and your car is an asset registered under that LLC’s name. Since that LLC is in Montana, it gets Montana benefits.
Here’s the best part: it’s perfectly legal. As far as Montana is concerned, your LLC is a resident of the state and you can register any of your vehicles under that holding company. So long as you have the paperwork to back it up, you’re golden—that’s where we come in.
Our Process for Montana LLc Car Registration
What makes our process the best is that we offer a truly full-service Montana LLC car registration. That means no juggling multiple vendors—our local staff of registered agents and vehicle specialists take care of everything to register your vehicle and maintain your registration and LLC compliance for the long haul.
Here’s how we make this process easy for you:
- Sign Up Online. Simply click the button below to sign up and complete a short registration form. It takes just a few minutes and you’ll soon have access to our secure, easy-to-navigate online portal. Once there, you’ll get access to all the state and DMV documents you’ll need, drafted by our state filing experts and vehicle experts.
- We Form Your LLC. We’ll form your anonymous Montana LLC with the Secretary of State within 24 hours and list our permanent Kalispell, Montana registered agent address on your formation documents.
- Purchase Your Car Under Your LLC. When you buy your car, list your new Montana LLC as the owner of the vehicle. Do NOT list your human name. By listing your LLC as the owner of the vehicle, you can register your car in Montana.
- Send Us the Paperwork. From there, you can send us the titling paperwork (or have your dealer send it) along with a cover sheet that we provide you. Here’s our instructions on titling paperwork.
- We Handle the Rest: After receiving your documents, our team will complete and submit all necessary forms to the Montana DMV on your behalf. You can track your car registration progress using our Vehicle Status Tracker in your online account.
- Enjoy Your Car, Worry-Free. Once your registration is complete, we overnight your official Montana plates and registration documents to you. Thanks to updates in how vehicles are registered with the state in 2025, the entire process from sign-up to plates-in-your-hand has decreased to just less than a month!
Ready to simplify your car registration process? It takes just a few minutes to sign up and get the process rolling.
Why Choose All Day $49?
Our full-service Montana LLC vehicle registration covers everything you’ll need to legally register a car or truck in Montana and purchase your vehicle sales tax-free! For just $1,049 total, our service includes:
Our county (Flathead) has 0% local tax
We’re actually in Flathead County, one of the only counties in Montana with 0% county option tax. The local taxes for nearly every other county can cost you hundreds of dollars. With us, you’re always going save the most on taxes because we own our building here in the best county to register your vehicle.
Security and stability
We’re not just located in Flathead; we own our building here! That means you’ll never have to worry about local taxes no matter how many vehicles you register with us. Plus, our address is yours. That means we can form an anonymous LLC for your vehicle registration for added privacy, and our address will be on your publicly visible state filing documents.
Affordable, transparent pricing
We understand that managing car registration costs is vital. Our service is designed to be budget-friendly and uncomplicated: a one-time fee of only $1,049 to get started. This ensures that you can take advantage of Montana’s no sales tax and low registration fees without hidden costs or surprise charges. Other companies will advertise lower prices, but watch out: they’ll end up adding on LLC registration and other hidden costs for necessary services!
Hassle-free registration process
Skip the paperwork and let us handle everything for you. Our experienced team will guide you through the entire registration process, ensuring that all forms are filled out correctly and submitted in a timely manner—no need to visit Montana or a DMV in person.
Save even more in the long-term
Our registered agent service is only $49 a year. Compare that to most companies and attorneys who line their pockets by charging charge you hundreds for continued registered agent service, which is something you’ll need to maintain your LLC vehicle registration. Not us. It’s in our name because we’re committed to delivering lifetime value and peace of mind to our clients.
Expert assistance every step of the way
The process of registering your car in Montana may seem complex, but with our experienced team at your side, you’ll never feel alone. From helping you obtain proof of ownership to handling title transfers and ensuring compliance with insurance requirements, we offer full-service support to make sure you’re taken care of every step of the way.
Your Partner for the Long-Term
We don’t just offer a one-time solution. Our service is designed to give you long-term peace of mind, ensuring your LLC and car registration remains compliant, affordable, and hassle-free for years to come.
We can brag about how great we are all day, but we’ll let our clients do that part:
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Matt Vendettiy
02/15/2025 on Google
“Extremely professional agent – just what we needed! Received important docs, uploaded and forwarded when needed. Always timely responses and they even reached out to correct my own mistake, which saved a big hassle! Highly recommended!”
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Scott McCulloch
02/03/2025 on Google
“I would highly recommend this company. The whole process was very simple and explained in great detail. I was kept informed of the process and my status all along. The client portal and email updates were very helpful. As I said, I couldn’t be happier with the service that I received.”
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Dennis Smith
07/16/2024 on Google
“I am registering 2 vehicles right now with 2 more to go. This has been a very smooth process. Staff has been great with communication with me. Great experience for sure.”
Learn More About Montana LLC Car Registration
What Is “Light Vehicle” Registration in Montana?
According to the Montana DMV, a “light vehicle” is typically a passenger car, pickup truck one-ton and under, vans, and sports utility vehicles (SUVs). Basically, anything that’s not a motor home or big commercial truck is considered an “auto,” and to the MT DMV, that falls under “light vehicle.” So whether you have a Nissan Frontier, Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra, Dodge Ram 2500, Ford Super Duty, or Chevy Silverado 3500, the technical Montana lingo for registering these vehicles is “light vehicle registration.”
What Are The Benefits of Using a Montana LLC to Own a Car or Pickup?
In addition to sales tax and property tax-free vehicle registration, You get several benefits by using a Montana LLC to own your car or pickup:
- No sales tax or property tax. Montana does not impose sales tax or personal property tax on light vehicles.
- No emissions test or vehicle inspection. Montana doesn’t mandate these inspections, so when you register with Montana, you don’t have to worry about the extra cost and inconvenience.
- Permanent plates. If your car, truck or van is 11 years old—or as soon as it reaches that age—you’re eligible to pay for permanent plates. That means that you pay a one-time fee of $130.00 and never have to worry about annual registration again.
- Privacy protection. Your LLC is the owner, and our address is on record. Your name and address stay off Montana Secretary of State and DMV records.
- Asset protection. Your vehicle is an asset owned by your LLC. That makes the LLC legally liable for your vehicle, not you.
- No trip to the DMV. We handle the mundane stuff for you.
Does Montana Require Emissions Testing for Trucks?
Nope! Montana does not have any vehicle emissions testing or requirements. This makes Montana truck LLC registration a huge benefit for residents of states like California and Washington, where emissions regulations are especially strict.
So if you’re looking to purchase a Chevy Silverado 2500, Ford F-250, or any other 2025 or newer model truck that might be wrapped up in emissions red tape, we can help you license and plate your vehicle in Montana.
Oh, and of course, you still get to save a bunch of money in state sales tax, too.
How Much Does it Cost to Have You Register My out-of-state car or truck?
Our LLC vehicle registration service is simply a flat rate of $1,049 total ($300 to form your LLC and $749 for registration fees). That includes Flathead County DMV fees, plate registration, the cost of forming your Montana LLC, and the first year of registered agent service.
We only charge flat rates for our registration service in order to further simplify the process. No elaborate tables and fee structures. Just one price to cover everything you need to register your car or truck in Montana.
And here’s the kicker: where we are here in Flathead, there’s no county option tax. We also maintain your LLC and renew your plates and registration for a low yearly fee so that you remain compliant with the state of Montana.
Can I Get Sponsored License Plates?
Yes, you can! Just be sure to select “Sponsor Plates” ($299) when placing your order for vehicle LLC registration.
Can I get Temporary License Plates?
Yes, you can get temporary license plates! Simply select “Temporary Registration” ($75) when placing your order for vehicle LLC registration. Your temporary registration is good for 40 days.
Will I have to pay the Montana Luxury Tax for my car or pickup?
If you own a light vehicle (typically a car or pickup truck) with an original MSRP equal to or greater than $150,000, then you will need to pay an $825 annual luxury tax until the vehicle is 11 years old.
For such high-end luxury vehicles, the savings in sales tax far outweigh Montana’s luxury tax.
How Much Does It Cost to Maintain a Car or Pickup Registration in Montana?
Aside from annual DMV registration fees, your cost will be associated with maintaining your LLC:
- Annual Report Fee. Keep your Montana motorcycle LLC current by submitting an annual report to the Montana Secretary of State. Our annual report filing service keeps your LLC compliant for $70 a year, which includes the state’s fee.
- Registered Agent Fee. Maintain a registered agent in the state of Montana to make sure your LLC remains compliant. When you hire us to form your Montana motorcycle or ATV LLC, we include our registered agent service for one year. To keep us as your registered agent, we charge only $49 a year.
How Long Will it Take to Register My Car in Montana?
Times can vary from depending on the state’s workload, but you can typically expect to have plates and registration for your car less than a month. If you hire us to handle things for you, we offer same-day LLC formation and DMV registration in order to expedite the process as much as possible. So if you purchase your MT vehicle as soon as your MT LLC is formed and overnight us the title work, you can have Montana plates ASAP.
In a hurry to get on the road? We’ve got you covered. For an additional $75, we’ll get you temporary plates in as little as 10 business days.
What Is The Cheapest County for Light Vehicle Registration in Montana?
You have to register your Montana auto in the county of the registered agent, and several counties in Montana have a county option tax. Not our county—we just so happen to be in Kalispell, which has no county option tax. It’s just one of the ways we’ve made sure that you are saving as much as possible when you choose us to register your vehicle in Montana.
How do I have you take care of my Montana Light Vehicle registration renewal?
Eligible new vehicles signups are auto-enrolled for Montana vehicle registration renewal! First, we form your LLC, provide you registered agent service, and handle your initial registration. After that, our team of local experts stay on top of your everything to make sure your LLC remains in compliance with the state and your vehicle is renewed on time. The best part? You don’t have to worry about a thing—we handle it all and mail you your new tabs (and plates if necessary) when your renewal process is complete!
This service does not include vehicles with perm plates, and it does not include any type of trailers, motorcycles, side-by-sides, scooters, boats, snow mobiles, and jet skis.
How do I register a vehicle with a Montana LLC if I have a lien?
If you currently have a lien or may have a lien in the future, this process is a little more complicated. In some cases, this process cannot be completed if you have a lien. For more information regarding registration with a lien, please contact us.
Can I register more vehicles under my Montana LLC after signing up?
Yes, you can easily register more vehicles under your Montana LLC. Here’s how:
- Log in to your client portal.
- Select “Vehicle Registrations” from the menu.
- Select “+ Vehicle” at the top right corner of the page.
- Follow the instructions to place your vehicle registration order in just a few minutes!
Registering your first vehicle? If you’re already a client and looking to register a vehicle under an existing LLC we’ve formed for you, you can follow the same steps above to register your first Montana LLC-owned vehicle!
Can I register an imported vehicle under a Montana LLC?
Import vehicles have a very different set of requirements. If you have an imported vehicle that you’re looking to have us register under a Montana LLC, please contact us.
Why is Our Montana Light Vehicle LLC Different?
We understand Montana LLC formations and vehicle registrations through and through. We ARE the leader in Montana LLC formations. We file more LLCs in Montana than any other law firm or national incorporation website. Why? We provide more initial tools, great documents, and ongoing compliance tools for Montana businesses.
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