If you own an ATV, or a motorcycle, it needs to be registered as soon as possible since it’s required by law. It helps you legally drive your vehicle on Montana highways and off-highways. As a Montana resident, ATV registration is not complex, and you can do it without paying tax sales, meaning you will be saving some cash.
Additionally, if you are a non-resident, you can enjoy Montana vehicle registration through an exemption from sales tax. As a result, there are so many Montana non-residents who register their ATVs in Montana despite their non-residence in the state.
Why Register Your ATV In Montana?
For vehicle registration in Montana you don’t have to pay sales tax. This includes boats, cars, ATVs, RVs, and bikes. More so, it’s best for all off-road vehicles to be street legal to avoid heavy penalties. Different states in the US vary in taxation.
How Are ATV Registered In Montana
Here is the process of ATV registration in Montana and the documents required.
Montana Residents Registration
After establishing your residence in Montana, in case you are new, you must register your ATV within 60 days. But when you buy your vehicle from Montana dealers, they send your documents to the county treasurer’s office.
Non-Resident Registration
People living outside Montana are referred to as non-residents, while those employed are temporary residents. During the registration, you must display both license plates from Montana and your permanent state residence. You can do the registration from the county treasurer’s office and register your ATV under Montana LLC if you want to be exempted from sales tax.
Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
These business entities fall under corporations, sole proprietorships, and partnerships. The state of Montana considers the LLCs as residents, offering them the same privilege. Forming a Montana LLC will cost you around $70 as the initial cost and $20 annually as maintenance cost.
In forming your LLC, you must create a unique business name that you must verify is not repeated with Montana Business Database. Next, you should have a Montana registered agent who will accept your documents on behalf of the LLC. Go ahead and file at Articles of Organization, then submit the documents online via the Montana Secretary of State.
How To Make an ATV Street Legal?
Not all ATVs are street legal, but in some cases, they need a slight modification so that you can enjoy them on the road. To have a street legal ATV, you must register it and get insurance for it. Then ensure your beast is in good condition, and add the following: tires, speedometer, headlights, mirrors, turn signals, brake lights, horn, and lighted plate holder.
Conclusion
Taking your ATV on public roads seems fun, but it comes with regulation, although they are permitted on BLM roads without a license. If you want to complete the registration process as fast as possible contact 5 Star Registration or 1 Dollar Montana and they will help you with all the steps from A to Z. They can also tell you all there is to know about driving a dirt bike street legally, or what it takes to legally drive a roxor on the streets.