Online Vehicle Registration - Instruction & Form

PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THIS FORM IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO COMPLETE YOUR TITLE AND REGISTRATION IN PERSON IN OUR OFFICES. PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY WAITING IN THE LOBBY. PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO COME IN TOMORROW OR LATER THIS WEEK. THANK YOU!

PLEASE NOTE:  Remote processing is only available for DEALERSHIP PURCHASES (no private sales, state-to-state transfers, etc.) and only for dealership paperwork that has been delivered to our offices (cannot be used if you have your paperwork from the dealership in-hand). 

  • Please have all of your information gathered prior to beginning this form.You MUST confirm with your dealership that your paperwork has been delivered to our offices before you complete our remote processing form. IF YOU SUBMIT THIS FORM AND YOUR PAPERWORK HAS NOT REACHED OUR OFFICES YET, YOUR SUBMISSION WILL BE DISCARDED. YOU WILL HAVE TO RE-DO THIS PROCESS AFTER YOU CONFIRM THAT YOUR PAPERWORK HAS ACTUALLY BEEN RECEIVED.
  • Please also check our live paperwork list in the link to the left to verify that your paperwork has been accepted. We update these lists as frequently as we can. If your dealership submits paperwork to our offices with errors, we send that paperwork back for correction; problems like that can delay your paperwork being added to these lists. We will not add your paperwork to our live/accepted paperwork list until all errors have been corrected. 
  • Your dealership may need to issue you a temporary tag extension if they are not able to satisfy our requirements by your temporary tag expiration date.We cannot complete your paperwork remotely if your dealership did not have you sign ALL necessary documents.
  • IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A MONTANA ID, we will need proof of residency and a photo ID; please click on the Proof of Residency link to the left for more information on documents that qualify for Proof of Residency.
  • Please provide 3 plate options when you choose your license plate background: if you do not enter this information a standard plate will be issued. There are many options; please visit the link to the left and take note the plate category and specific name for the form below. 

Upon receipt of your remote processing form, our offices will issue plates and registration for your vehicle, which will be mailed to you ASAP after payment is received. We will then submit your paperwork to the State of Montana; your title will be printed and mailed from Helena after our processing is complete. Expect to receive a title in the mail approximately 6-8 weeks after we complete your title and registration paperwork.

Once we have all the necessary paperwork, we will process your request within 7 BUSINESS DAYS. If there are delays due to dealership errors, we will process as quickly as possible upon receipt of acceptable paperwork.

Please note that you must be prepared to complete payment within 7 days of receiving our payment link text message. If your payment link expires, you will have to start this process over. 

If you complete and submit this form and we are unable to process your paperwork remotely for some reason, we will email or text you to tell you that you must come into our offices in person.

 
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BASIC INFORMATION
Please list name and/or names as they appear on the paperwork from the dealership.
Please enter the full VIN number.
Where did you purchase the vehicle?
Please enter the date that you purchased this vehicle.
Please provide the date that your paperwork was delivered to our offices (as confirmed by your dealership OR our paperwork lists).
Please enter the full name of the lending institution or "n/a" if the vehicle IS NOT financed.
Proof of Residency
If your ID was not issued by the State of Montana, we are also required to ask you for additional proof of residency. Please visit the link at the beginning of this form to see what qualifies as acceptable documentation. Please attach all necessary proof of residency documentation below. If we do not have proof of residency to accompany your out-of-state ID or passport, we will not be able to process your title work remotely.
If your ID was not issued by the State of Montana, we are also required to ask you for proof of residency. Acceptable forms of proof can be found at the link on the left "Proof of Residency".
Files must be less than 5 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png bmp tif pict txt pdf doc docx ppt pptx.
We generally need two pieces of residency. Proof of residency requirements can be found on the Instruction & Form page at the link on the left.
Files must be less than 5 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png bmp tif pict txt pdf doc docx ppt pptx.
We generally need two pieces of residency. Proof of residency requirements can be found on the Instruction & Form page at the link on the left.
Files must be less than 5 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png bmp tif pict txt pdf doc docx ppt pptx.
SPECIFIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
Please Select the Vehicle Type
CARS & TRUCKS
License Plate Background Choices
Please visit mvdmt.gov if you do not know the name of the plate background you would like to choose for your new vehicle. We will need the exact name of the plate/organization to ensure the accuracy of your registration. If your first plate choice is not available, we will move on to your second choice, and so on. If all three backgrounds are unavailable, you will be issued a standard county plate. Copy this link to browse plate choices: https://mvdmt.gov/license-plate-lookup
Please indicate the name of your first choice license plate background (or enter "Standard" to receive standard county plate):
If you chose Military license plates, please upload DD214, VA Letter, etc.
Files must be less than 100 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png bmp tif pict txt pdf doc docx xls xlsx.
Please indicate the name of your second choice license plate background (or enter "Standard" to receive standard county plate):
If you chose Military license plates, please upload DD214, VA Letter, etc.
Files must be less than 100 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png bmp tif pict txt pdf doc docx xls xlsx.
Please indicate the name of your third choice license plate background (or enter "Standard" to receive standard county plate):
If you chose Military license plates, please upload DD214, VA Letter, etc.
Files must be less than 100 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png bmp tif pict txt pdf doc docx xls xlsx.
Please enter complete address, city, state, and zip code.
Please enter a phone number to receive SMS (text) messaging regarding Payment Link. Please Note* the payment link text message will come from an Idaho phone number. The link will EXPIRE AFTER 7 DAYS. You will not be sent a new payment link after that point, and you will have to come in in person to complete your paperwork.
HEAVY VEHICLES
License Plate Background Choices
Please visit mvdmt.gov if you do not know the name of the plate background you would like to choose for your new vehicle. We will need the exact name of the plate/organization to ensure the accuracy of your registration. If your first plate choice is not available, we will move on to your second choice, and so on. If all three backgrounds are unavailable, you will be issued a standard county plate. Copy this link to browse plate choices: https://mvdmt.gov/license-plate-lookup
Please indicate the name of your first choice license plate background (or enter "Standard" to receive standard county plate):
If you chose Military license plates, please upload DD214, VA Letter, etc.
Files must be less than 100 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png bmp tif pict txt pdf doc docx xls xlsx.
Please indicate the name of your second choice license plate background (or enter "Standard" to receive standard county plate):
If you chose Military license plates, please upload DD214, VA Letter, etc.
Files must be less than 100 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png bmp tif pict txt pdf doc docx xls xlsx.
Please indicate the name of your third choice license plate background (or enter "Standard" to receive standard county plate):
If you chose Military license plates, please upload DD214, VA Letter, etc.
Files must be less than 100 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png bmp tif pict txt pdf doc docx xls xlsx.
Please enter complete address, city, state, and zip code.
Please enter the total GVW (fully loaded/maximum weight) for this vehicle in pounds (lbs).
If the weight entered above is over 54,000 lbs, please upload your current IRS Form 2290 here. The link to download and complete the form can be found to the left on this page.
Files must be less than 100 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png.
Please enter a phone number to receive SMS (text) messaging regarding Payment Link. Please Note* the payment link text message will come from an Idaho phone number. The link will EXPIRE AFTER 7 DAYS. You will not be sent a new payment link after that point, and you will have to come in in person to complete your paperwork.
MOTORCYCLES/ATVs/SIDE-BY-SIDES/DIRT BIKES/SNOWMOBILES
If this vehicle was manufactured as an off-highway vehicle and has been modified to meet street-legal requirements, please complete an MV70 to upload; you will find the form to download at the link on the left of this page.
Please make sure your MV70 includes a complete vehicle description (including year/make/VIN) and is signed before you upload it. All boxes must be checked, except for section 9- only 1 box should be checked.
Files must be less than 100 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png bmp eps tif pict psd txt rtf pdf doc docx odt ppt pptx odp xls xlsx ods.
Please enter complete address, city, state, and zip code.
Please enter a phone number to receive SMS (text) messaging regarding Payment Link. Please Note* the payment link text message will come from an Idaho phone number. The link will EXPIRE AFTER 7 DAYS. You will not be sent a new payment link after that point, and you will have to come in in person to complete your paperwork.
TRAILERS/RECREATIONAL TRAILERS
What type of trailer is this? (travel trailer, utility trailer, flatbed, etc.)
Please enter complete address, city, state, and zip code.
Please enter a phone number to receive SMS (text) messaging regarding Payment Link. Please Note* the payment link text message will come from an Idaho phone number. The link will EXPIRE AFTER 7 DAYS. You will not be sent a new payment link after that point, and you will have to come in in person to complete your paperwork.
BOATS/WATERCRAFT
Please indicate what type of watercraft you purchased (jon boat, pontoon boat, jet ski, etc.)
Please indicate what material the boat/watercraft is made of (fiberglass, aluminum, etc.)
Please indicate what type of motor powers the watercraft.
Please enter complete address, city, state, and zip code.
Please enter a phone number to receive SMS (text) messaging regarding Payment Link. Please Note* the payment link text message will come from an Idaho phone number. The link will EXPIRE AFTER 7 DAYS. You will not be sent a new payment link after that point, and you will have to come in in person to complete your paperwork.
MOTORHOMES
License Plate Background Choices
Please visit mvdmt.gov if you do not know the name of the plate background you would like to choose for your new vehicle. We will need the exact name of the plate/organization to ensure the accuracy of your registration. If your first plate choice is not available, we will move on to your second choice, and so on. If all three backgrounds are unavailable, you will be issued a standard county plate. Copy this link to browse plate choices: https://mvdmt.gov/license-plate-lookup
Please indicate the name of your first choice license plate background (or enter "Standard" to receive standard county plate):
If you chose Military license plates, please upload DD214, VA Letter, etc.
Files must be less than 100 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png bmp tif pict txt pdf doc docx xls xlsx.
Please indicate the name of your second choice license plate background (or enter "Standard" to receive standard county plate):
If you chose Military license plates, please upload DD214, VA Letter, etc.
Files must be less than 100 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png bmp tif pict txt pdf doc docx xls xlsx.
Please indicate the name of your third choice license plate background (or enter "Standard" to receive standard county plate):
If you chose Military license plates, please upload DD214, VA Letter, etc.
Files must be less than 100 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png bmp tif pict txt pdf doc docx xls xlsx.
Please enter complete address, city, state, and zip code.
Please enter a phone number to receive SMS (text) messaging regarding Payment Link. Please Note* the payment link text message will come from an Idaho phone number. The link will EXPIRE AFTER 7 DAYS. You will not be sent a new payment link after that point, and you will have to come in in person to complete your paperwork.