MT DMV Vehicle Registration and Titling 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Montana license plates are issued by which level of government?
- Federal government
- State MVD directly
- County governments (Correct answer)
- City municipalities
Correct answer: County governments
Montana license plates are issued at the county level; you register and plate your vehicle through your county treasurer's office.
Question 2: What is the fee basis for Montana vehicle registration?
- Flat fee for all vehicles
- Based on vehicle weight and age (Correct answer)
- Based on driver's age
- Based on fuel type only
Correct 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.
Question 3: A vehicle purchased from a Montana dealer must be titled within:
- 5 business days
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 45 days
- 60 days
Correct answer: 30 days
Dealers are required to submit the title application to the county within 30 days of the sale.
Question 4: What does a Montana 'salvage title' indicate about a vehicle?
- It was purchased at auction
- It sustained damage totaling 75% or more of its value (Correct answer)
- It was repossessed by a bank
- It passed a major inspection
Correct 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.
Question 5: To register a homemade trailer in Montana, you must:
- Register it as a commercial vehicle
- Have it inspected and assigned a VIN by the MVD (Correct answer)
- Register it only if over 3,000 lbs
- Attach any available VIN from a junkyard
Correct 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.
Question 6: Montana specialty license plates are available for:
- Commercial vehicles only
- Veterans, universities, organizations, and special causes (Correct answer)
- Drivers with 10+ years clean record only
- Electric vehicles only
Correct answer: Veterans, universities, organizations, and special causes
Montana offers specialty plates for veterans, universities, wildlife conservation, and various organizations, often with additional fees.
MT DMV Vehicle Registration and Titling 2
Montana license plates are issued by which level of government?