Montana Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator
Montana registration is age-based: about $217 per year for vehicles 0–4 years old, $87 for 5–10, and $28 for 11+ — with a popular option to register 11+ year vehicles permanently for a one-time fee. Luxury vehicles with MSRP over $150,000 pay an $825 surcharge, and counties add an option tax based on depreciated MSRP. EVs pay $130 and plug-in hybrids $70. There's no sales tax, which is why so many exotic cars wear Montana plates.
Your vehicle
- Registration fee (age-based $28–$217; mid-tier shown)$87.00
- Title fee$12.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-16. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.
Good to know
- Motorcycles are registered permanently (one-time ~$79 with safety fees), not annually.
What determines vehicle registration cost in Montana?
- Vehicle type (passenger, motorcycle, truck)
- Fuel type (EV and hybrid surcharges where applicable)
- Vehicle age tier
- Luxury surcharge ($825 over $150k MSRP)
- Permanent registration option at 11+ years
- County option tax (% of depreciated MSRP, varies by county)
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Sources: https://mvdmt.gov/ · https://www.yellowstonecountymt.gov/Treasurer/MotorV/schedules.asp — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.