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How do you register a car in Montana?

I finally moved from Utah to Montana for my new job, but I’m not sure what to do with my car since it still has Utah plates. How and when do have to register a car in Montana?

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Jack Walsh · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
In
Montana
, you must register your car within 60 days of moving to the state. If you do not register your vehicle within 60 days, you may have to pay a steep fine.
To register the car, you will have to visit your county treasurer’s office in person and provide the following:
  • Completed vehicle registration application
  • The title to the car
  • Registration certificate from former state
Additionally, you will have to pay a registration fee. If your vehicle is four years old or under, the fee is $217. If the vehicle is five to ten years old, the fee is $87 and for vehicles older than 10 years the fee is $28.
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car insurance
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