Question 1

Where should I send my title?

Accepted Answer

Please make sure you or the dealership submit the title work to the following address:  LLCTLC 415 N. Benton Avenue Helena, MT 59601  If your dealership requires title work to be sent to a county DMV, please have them contact us so we can inform them of which county DMV to send it to: (877) 913-5100  *If you do not follow the instructions above, the registration of your vehicle may be delayed 12+ weeks.   *Any request for personalized plates may also not be honored if title work is not sent to the correct address.

Question 2

What if I am financing my purchase through a bank?

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If you plan to finance your vehicle through a bank, you MUST speak with your lender and get approval. Call us for more info on registering a financed vehicle: (877) 913-5100

Question 3

How long does this process take?

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It takes one business day to get the LLC set up.  Then, you’d mail us the title work for the vehicle, made out into the name of your Montana LLC.  From when we get that title work, it takes about 21 business days to get you the plates/registration, and then the Montana title is issued 4-6 weeks later.

Question 4

Can I Register More Than One Vehicle To My LLC?

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You can register as many vehicles as you wish to your Montana LLC.

Question 5

Can the same LLC own a car and a boat? An airplane and a car?

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Your LLC can hold as many assets as you wish, with any combination of vehicles.

Question 6

How do I get insurance?

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You’ll want to accommodate your LLC in your insurance policy. Make clear that your vehicle will be owned by a Montana LLC, but garaged in your home state.

Question 7

Is this service legal?

Accepted Answer

It is 100% legal for anyone to setup and own a Montana LLC, regardless of where they live. Your home state will have regulations on its books—under Use Tax laws—which are administered by your home state’s Department of Revenue or Equalization, and you do need to follow any limits on vehicle usage they may require. We recommend that you look those up, and read them with the understanding that a Montana LLC will be the registered owner of your vehicle, and not you personally. The important thing is for you to know the Use Tax laws yourself. Then you will have solid information to guide your decisions. If you need to, check in with an attorney to set your mind at rest.

Question 8

Can I use my LLC for other things besides vehicle registration?

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You can use your LLC for any legal purpose, including holding other non-vehicle assets.

Question 9

How much are vehicle renewals?

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Renewed registration fees depend on the age and type of vehicle. In general, cars and trucks that are 0-4 years old are around $250/year, and those fees decrease as the vehicle ages. RVs and Motorhomes 0-4 years old are around $300/year, and those fees also decrease as the vehicle ages.  Note, additional fees may apply to luxury vehicles.

Question 10

Do you forward mail to me?

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We’ll forward State of Montana and Federal Government correspondence physically as we receive it. For ‘general’ mail, we’ll provide four mail forwarding plans for you to choose from on sign-up.

Question 11

Do I need a bank account?

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There is no requirement that you have a bank account for your Montana LLC. If you choose to open one, you'll need to use an establishment that's authorized to bank in Montana.

Question 12

Do I have to pay taxes on my LLC?

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If you are using your LLC for asset-holding purposes only, there won't be revenue to pay taxes on. However, you may have to file something with the Montana Department of Revenue to let them know your LLC is active. You (or your accountant) can reach the Montana Department of Revenue at (406) 444-6900, and they can let you know what needs to be filed.

Question 13

How much does it cost to register another vehicle to my LLC?

Accepted Answer

We charge a flat-rate fee of $545 per vehicle for the plates/registration and title.  The main  exceptions to this flat-rate fee system include big-rig/commercial trucks, or luxury vehicles. Luxury cars/trucks that are newer than eleven years old with an original MSRP of $150,000 or more incur a luxury tax of $825.  The luxury tax also applies to RVs newer than eleven years old with an original MSRP of $300,00 or more.

Question 14

How do I know when my registration is due for renewal?

Accepted Answer

We'll email you early in the month that your renewed registration is due. In that email, we'll provide a link where you can complete the renewed registration directly through the DMV.  The renewed registration will come through our office, and we'll forward it to you.

Question 15

How do I register a vehicle I'm buying from a dealership?

Accepted Answer

After your LLC is set up, you’ll request that the title work be made out into the name of your Montana LLC. The title and any other documents that come with the purchase must then be mailed directly to our office.

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