MT DMV Vehicle Registration and Titling 2

Question 1

Montana license plates are issued by which level of government?

Accepted Answer

County governments

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Based on vehicle weight and age

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

It sustained damage totaling 75% or more of its value

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Have it inspected and assigned a VIN by the MVD

Answer

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

MT DMV - Montana Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test