Vehicle Registration and Titling Flashcards

Montana license plates are issued by which level of government?

Answer: County governments

Montana license plates are issued at the county level; you register and plate your vehicle through your county treasurer's office.

What is the fee basis for Montana vehicle registration?

Answer: Based on vehicle weight and age

Montana registration fees are calculated based on the vehicle's weight and model year, with older and lighter vehicles paying less.

A vehicle purchased from a Montana dealer must be titled within:

Answer: 30 days

Dealers are required to submit the title application to the county within 30 days of the sale.

What does a Montana 'salvage title' indicate about a vehicle?

Answer: It sustained damage totaling 75% or more of its value

A salvage title in Montana is issued when a vehicle has been declared a total loss due to damage equaling or exceeding 75% of its value.

To register a homemade trailer in Montana, you must:

Answer: Have it inspected and assigned a VIN by the MVD

Homemade trailers must be inspected by the MVD, which will assign an official VIN before the trailer can be registered.

Montana specialty license plates are available for:

Answer: Veterans, universities, organizations, and special causes

Montana offers specialty plates for veterans, universities, wildlife conservation, and various organizations, often with additional fees.