Registration Cost Estimator
Calculate estimated Montana vehicle registration and title fees. Enter a VIN to auto-fill vehicle details.
Registration Cost Estimator
Montana fee calculator (MCA 61-3-503 / 61-3-529)Fee Breakdown
Vehicle Age
Depreciation Rate
Depreciated Value
GVWR Bracket
GVW Class
State Fee
$19.00
Title Application
$12.00
Highway Patrol (MHP)
$10.00
State Parks
$9.00
Brain Injury Trust
$1.00
MVD Admin Fee (3%)
Plate Fee (new plates)
$12.00
Luxury Tax (MSRP >$150K)
EV Surcharge
Total Estimated Cost
Trailers use permanent registration only — one-time fee.
Permanent registration — one-time fee, no annual renewal.
Permanent registration requires vehicle 11+ years old.
Future model year — verify pricing with DMV.
Minimum $500 taxable value floor applied (MCA 61-3-503).
Source: MCA 61-3-503, 61-3-321, 61-3-529, 61-3-203. Estimate only.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates only based on published Montana fee schedules
(MCA 61-3-503, 61-3-321, 61-3-529). Actual fees may vary. County option taxes depend on your county of registration.
Contact us at 406-616-2776 for an exact quote.