Can you really drive your side by side on any road with no sales tax, no inspections, and no DMV visits?

We help 5,000+ people a year make their UTV street legal and include everything you need to start driving asap!
 
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Are you tired of loading your ride into a trailer? And stuck with no way to get your vehicle registered for street use?

Street Legal SXS helps you get registered, so you can drive on the street.

Whether you are financing, own your vehicle outright, or even have a salvage record….

We have solutions that work in all 50 states to get you street legal!

And in a Montana LLC, there are no sales taxes!

  • Street legal in all 50 States
  • Step by step easy to follow process
  • What to do if you get pulled over guide
  • Parts Guide and Purchasing
  • Incredible 5 Star Customer Support via email, text, and phone
  • 10,000+ UTVs, ATVs, and more made street legal every year

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How can I get street legal?

Why register in Montana?

Who can do this?

How does insurance work?

How does tax filing work?

Have states cracked down on MT registerations?

What does a Montana registration cost?

How can I get street legal?

First, you must learn that Montana is one of a few states where a UTV can be made street legal through an official state process. UTVs registered as street legal in Montana be driven in Montana like a car can, they can also be driven in other states!

Second, is our process where we help you open an asset-holding LLC in Montana, owned by you (or your business). That means that the LLC doesn’t make any money (and you don’t have to pay taxes), it just holds whatever property you want, like your vehicle.

The reason we open an LLC is to fulfill the residency requirements of a Montana registration.

Street Legal SXS is your registered agent, which means we have a Montana address where we forward mail to you in case you get any, and it acts as your Montana address.

Since your LLC will be a “resident” of Montana, you’ll be able to register your vehicles with a Montana plate.

Then, you get your SXS— or vehicles, as many as you want — titled and registered under that LLC. Since Montana doesn’t have any state inspections, you can do all that no matter what state you’re in.

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Why register your side by side in Montana?

  • 100,000+ UTVs, Dirt Bikes, and ATVs are registered in a Montana LLC every year

  • Permanent plate for:

    • vehicles 11 years old or older that have a GVWR of 12,000 lbs or less.

    • All Motorcycles, Dirt-bikes, ATVs, UTVs and Trailers.

  • Skip the line at your yearly emissions inspection test and drive year-round with no unnecessary interruptions

  • Don’t pay a single dime in sales tax, no matter how expensive your vehicle is

  • Not to mention annual use tax if you’re in a state like Virginia… you won’t be needing to pay that anymore either as the vehicle will belong to a Montana LLC

  • Get extra protection from “30-day transfer rules” that apply in most states. Since your vehicle is registered under a Montana LLC, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t have a Montana plate

  • You can register as many vehicles as you want under your LLC — meaning you have all your registrations under one roof

  • More privacy since your name isn’t on the registration so it won’t show up if someone ran your tags

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Can anyone do this?

Yes, anyone can register a vehicle in Montana through Street Legal SXS.

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Insurance

Our insurance partner, 1dollaragent.com insures thousands of Montana LLC vehicles every year. No commercial insurance necessary.

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Does a Montana LLC Affect Your Taxes?

A common misconception is that registering a vehicle under a Montana LLC will complicate your tax returns. In reality, that’s not the case at all.

Here’s why:

A Montana LLC used for vehicle registration is classified as an asset-holding LLC. This means it has no revenue, no expenses, and exists solely to own the vehicles registered under it.

Since the LLC isn’t generating income, no tax return needs to be filed—and the IRS has no reason to be concerned. According to IRS guidelines, an LLC with no income isn’t required to file a tax return.

Additionally, because this is an out-of-state LLC, you won’t need to file state tax returns in your home state. Your personal tax return remains unaffected, with no mention of the Montana LLC required.

The Purpose of a Montana LLC

The sole reason for forming this LLC is to establish residency for vehicle registration in Montana—that’s it. You don’t need an active business, and for most people, this is the only LLC they’ll ever own.

And if law enforcement stops you, they’re not interested in your tax filings. Their concern? Why you were going 112 in a 65.

Which brings us to the next point…

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Have any states cracked down on Montana registered vehicles?

Understanding Montana LLC Vehicle Registration and Legal Considerations

Law enforcement officers cannot pull you over without a valid reason, such as a traffic violation.

For standard vehicles, simply having a Montana license plate does not justify a traffic stop. If you’re pulled over, it’s likely for a routine traffic matter.

Many states require vehicle owners to switch their out-of-state registration within a specified period—these are commonly referred to as “transfer rules.” However, these regulations do not apply to Montana LLCs.

Why is that?

When a vehicle is registered under a Montana-based LLC, it is legally considered a Montana resident, even if you live elsewhere. This distinction is what makes Montana LLC registrations different from personal vehicle registrations in other states.

Have states attempted to crack down on this?

Florida

Florida’s Department of Revenue once audited a car dealership to review transactions where sales tax was not collected. Many of the vehicles flagged in the audit were registered through Montana LLCs. However, after the review, no further action was taken against the dealership or vehicle owners, indicating that Florida acknowledges the legality of Montana LLC registrations.

Georgia

Georgia attempted to identify and track residents who had registered high-end vehicles through Montana LLCs, urging them to register locally instead. However, the initiative lost credibility when the lead investigator, Josh Waites, was dismissed for financial misconduct. As a result, the program lost funding and ceased operations.

California

Montana plates are a frequent sight on high-end vehicles in California. While the California Highway Patrol (CHP) does not have explicit regulations targeting Montana LLC registrations, the state has set up a public reporting system where residents can report out-of-state plates.

Despite this, thousands of vehicles—including off-road models, luxury sports cars, and supercars—have successfully been registered under Montana LLCs without legal pushback.

The Reality of Montana LLC Registrations

Most states have not imposed restrictions or penalties on vehicles registered under a Montana LLC. Cases of legal issues arising from this practice are extremely rare.

The bottom line? You can register your vehicle under a Montana LLC while maintaining full insurance coverage and avoiding unnecessary taxes—legally and efficiently.

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What is the cost to register my vehicle in Montana?

The cost varies depending on your vehicle type and MSRP.

To get the final cost for your specific vehicle, give us a call or email us: +1 406-204-5811 or hey@streetlegalsxs.com
Or simply start your registration!

What about upkeep?

An LLC annual report will need to be filed every year for $125 per LLC (NOT per vehicle).

Vehicles without permanent plates must have their registration renewed annually. You can renew the registration independently through the online portal or through us for an additional fee. The cost of vehicle registration renewal may vary each year.

If you have vehicles that don’t have a permanent plate, their registration must be renewed every year as well. Registration Renewal can be can be done on your own via website or have us do it for you with a fee. (Registration renewal cost for the Vehicle varies from year to year)

Again vehicles 11 years old or older that have a GVWR of less than 12,000 lbs, motorcycles, OHVs, vessels, and trailers get a permanent plate/registration that never has to be renewed.

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FAQS

We’ll set up your Montana LLC instantly after receiving your order and you can expect your registration and plate in 2-3 weeks. Your title will arrive 4-6 weeks later. The LLC will get approved within 1 business day.

Good news, it doesn’t matter which document you have!
At a minimum, we will need a hand-written bill of sale.

However, if you have a title or another valid proof of ownership, the price will be lower.

Your LLC will need to be renewed yearly which is $49 a year. You can have us handle this for you automatically if you’d like!

It’s simpler than you think! We’ve spent the better part of a decade finding the best insurance companies for these situations, so you don’t have to. Check out our insurance guide for more information.

Once your Montana LLC is set up you can continue to add vehicles to that same LLC. All you need to do is select “Yes” that you have an existing Montana LLC when you place your order here and you’ll save up to $300.

In that case, we can set up your Montana LLC first here. Then once the vehicle is purchased, you can add it to your LLC by selecting “Yes, I already have a Montana LLC” on this page above.

We will email you a form to select your plate options after placing your order. Custom plates take up to 8 weeks, however, you will receive a temp tag once the DMV processes your order.

You can also order a temp tag sooner by selecting “Add 40-day temp tag” above – it’ll come in up to 3 business days. If your temp tag expires before you receive your custom plates, we’ll send you a new one.

Instead of waiting the usual 2-3 weeks before you can start riding, we’ll email you a 40-day temp tag within 3 business days. You can print it and use it to start riding right away!

The LLC is classified as an Asset Holding LLC, not a Revenue Generating LLC, therefore, no taxes will have to be filed.

NO! We are transparent about all pricing and if you have any questions, call or text us and we’ll happily answer.

All OHVs need:

  • White headlights with low and high-beam
  • Red tail lights with brighter or separate brake light
  • Reflectors: yellow front and rear
  • White license plate light
  • Front and rear turn signals
  • DOT tires
  • Mirrors
  • Horn
  • Quiet
  • exhaust with muffler
  • Spark arrestor (if you plan to use trails, OHV areas, etc.)

UTVs also need:

  • Seat belts
  • Handbrake
  • Rollover protection
  • Windshield and wipers

You DO NOT need these parts installed for us to get started and no inspection is needed.

(You will, however, need these parts installed prior to driving so you don’t get a ticket).

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