Registering a motorcycle or ATV under a Montana LLC has been a common practice for good reason: Montana has no state sales tax. For out-of-state folks, that means you can save thousands by forming an LLC in Montana to purchase your motorcycle or side-by-side.
When you hire us to register your motorcycle or 4-wheeler in Montana, our local registered agents handle all the tricky details, and our experienced Montana titling specialists support you every step of the way.
How Do I Register My Motorcycle in Montana?
You can register a motorcycle or ATV in Montana, even if you’re not a resident! Here’s how it works:
- Sign up for our Montana LLC vehicle registration service. We charge a flat fee: Just $300 for LLC formation and $549 to register your motorcycle or 4-wheeler.* That’s $849 total for everything needed to get you motorcycle or ATV legally registered, no upsells or surprise add-ons at checkout.
- You purchase your motorcycle or four-wheeler under your LLC. The LLC we form for you is a legal resident of Montana, so the LLC can own a vehicle. What you’ll do then is purchase your vehicle and list your new Montana LLC as the owner of the vehicle, NOT your human name.
- Send us the paperwork. From there, you can send us the titling paperwork (or have your dealer send it) along with your inspection sheet.
- We register your vehicle in Montana. We’ll register your ATV or motorcycle with the MVD.
- We send you your Montana registration documents. Once we receive your plates and registration from the state (typically 8-12 weeks), we will overnight these to you. Please note that the state sends us your title separate from your plates and registration (roughly 40 days later). Once we receive your title, we upload it into your online account and send you the physical copy via USPS Ground Advantage™ within 10 business days (tracking number included).
Registering your vehicle in Montana with us is by far the easiest and most affordable way to get your motorcycle or four wheeler street legal. For a more in-depth look at our proven process, check out our step-by-step instructions for processing Montana registration and titling.
* An $800 – $825 luxury tax is charged by the state on vehicles with an original MSRP at or above $150,000 and RVs with an original MSRP at or above $300,000. So if your vehicle is in that price range, we want you to know upfront that you will have a luxury tax. But when you do the math, you’re still saving a ton of money on sales tax.
How Much Does It Cost to Form a Montana Motorcycle LLC
If you would like to purchase a motorcycle or 4-wheeler with an LLC, we charge $300 to establish a Montana LLC for you and $549 to register your vehicle. Your LLC formation includes Articles of Organization, operating agreement, membership certificates, state fees, and one year of our Montana registered agent service.
How Does Tax-Free Montana LLC Motorcycle Registration Work?
If you form a Montana motorcycle LLC—which we can help you with—that LLC functions as a resident of Montana. That means you can purchase your Harley Davidson motorcycle, four-wheeler, John Deere Gator, Kawasaki Mule, or other ATV, and do it tax-free. Montana vehicles are property and sales tax-free for Montana residents, so purchasing yours through a Montana motorcycle LLC makes a lot of sense. We can help you make it happen from start to finish—with a total price of $849.
Why Choose Us?
Our full-service Montana LLC vehicle registration covers everything you’ll need to legally register a motorcycle or 4-wheeler in Montana and purchase your vehicle sales tax-free in your home state! You can even license a 4-wheeler for on-road use in Montana and enjoy the freedom of driving your vehicle on the road in your home state with a MT license plate.
For just $849 total, our service includes:
- Same-day anonymous LLC formation
- Initial DMV registration fees
- A year of registered agent service
- Shipping your license plates, title, and registration
- A dedicated online account
- A Montana business address
Ready to get your motorcycle or 4-wheeler street legal and save a ton of money in the process? Sign up today!
Montana Motorcycle & ATV Registration FAQs
What Are The Benefits of Owning a Motorcycle or ATV Through a Montana LLC?
The benefits of owning a motorcycle or ATV through a Montana LLC include:
- Permanent Plates. The fact that you get permanent plates is a pretty big benefit to buying a motorcycle with a Montana LLC. You get the same freedom from annual fees that Montanans enjoy.
- No Property or Sales Tax. You don’t have to pay property or sales tax as a Montana “resident.” This will save cash in both the short-term and the long-term.
- Street Legal. Register your motorcycle or OHV in Montana, get a Montana plate, drive freely!
Besides saving hassle and money, a Montana motorcycle LLC saves you from having your name and address on public record as the ATV or motorcycle owner. With us as your registered agent, our address goes on your formation documents, and your LLC name goes on your registration. You stay off both the Montana DMV and SOS records.
What Does It Cost to Register a MotorCycle or Four Wheeler with the Montana DMV?
There’s only one option in Montana for motorcycle registration, and that’s permanent plates. Montana offers a permanent registration for motorcycles and 4-wheelers (quadricycles) according to the Montana Code Annotated (§ 61-3-321, MCA). This means you only have a one-time registration fee. The following is a list of Montana one-time DMV fees for Motorcycles and 4-wheelers, depending on whether you will drive it off-road, on-road, or both.
The following is the list of Montana DMV fees for Motorcycles and 4-wheelers:
| Montana DMV fees | |
|---|---|
| Street legal flat fee | $105.00 |
| Street legal and off-road | $165.00 |
| Off-road only fee | $105.00 |
Pretty cheap prices to get a motorcycle registered or a 4-wheeler registered in Montana.
How Much Does It Cost to Maintain a Motorcycle or ATV Registration in Montana?
Because one-time registration with permanent plates is the only option for Montana motorcycle registration, there are no annual registration fees. Your only costs 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 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.
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