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Montana Golf Cart & LSV Registration Fee Calculator

A street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) is a one-time $25 registration, plus a $10 title. Montana carts can use ordinance-designated roads near golf courses for a one-time $25 registration — and the state even offers a special 'low-speed restricted' driver's license for cart-only drivers. Liability insurance and a driver's license are required.

Verified against official Montana sources on 2026-07-28. How we verify fees.

Your golfcart

Estimated annual cost
$0.00/ year
    One-time fees (first registration)
    • LSV registration (one-time)
      $25.00
    • LSV certificate of title
      $10.00
    • Golf cart permit (one-time)
      $25.00
    One-time total: $60.00

    Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-28.

    Montana golf cart & LSV fees (2026)

    FeeAmount
    LSV registration (one-time)$25
    LSV certificate of title$10
    Golf cart permit (one-time)$25

    Fees shown are the Montana state schedule, verified 2026-07-28. Use the calculator above for an itemized estimate including title and one-time fees.

    Good to know

    • A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield) — allowed on Montana roads posted 35 mph or less.
    • Montana's LSV registration is permanent: $25 once, no renewals (MCA 61-3-321).
    • The low-speed restricted license class is a Montana original.

    What determines golf cart registration cost in Montana?

    • Golf cart vs. LSV classification (the 20 mph line)
    • LSV registration fee
    • Title fee
    • Golf cart permit fee
    • Where you drive (posted speed limits, local ordinances)

    Frequently asked questions

    Are golf carts street legal in Montana?

    Montana carts can use ordinance-designated roads near golf courses for a one-time $25 registration — and the state even offers a special 'low-speed restricted' driver's license for cart-only drivers. A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield) — allowed on Montana roads posted 35 mph or less.

    How much does it cost to register an LSV in Montana?

    Registration is a one-time $25, plus a $10 title.

    Can I make my golf cart street legal in Montana?

    Montana allows a golf cart to be converted into a street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) — add the required safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield), then complete the state's inspection/titling process.

    What's the difference between a golf cart and an LSV?

    A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield) — allowed on Montana roads posted 35 mph or less.

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    Official Montana resources

    Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

    Montana Motor Vehicle Division ↗☎ (406) 444-3661mca.legmt.gov — fee source ↗

    Data last reviewed 2026-07-28.