Register in Montana, and you’ll be legally allowed to drive on the streets in any state.
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!
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 Residency Requirement
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.
Our insurance partner, 1dollaragent.com insures thousands of Montana LLC vehicles every year. No commercial insurance necessary.
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 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…
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.
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.
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.
2 days ago
1 week ago
“I was skeptical at first about the Montana LLC thing, but these guys made it legit and easy. Saved me $3k in taxes.”
3 weeks ago
“Customer service actually picks up the phone. Helped me with my title issues and got me legal. 5 stars.”
1 month ago
“Turn signal kit works great and the registration process was smooth. No DMV headaches!”
1 month ago
“Best $1 I ever spent to start the process. They handle everything. My RZR is now street legal in Florida.”
2 months ago
“If you are on the fence, just do it. It is 100% worth it to drive on the road to the trails.”
2 months ago
“Professional team. They explained the LLC structure clearly and kept me updated fast.”
3 months ago
“Fastest turnaround I’ve seen. My buddies used other services and waited months. I was done in weeks.”
3 months ago
“Legit service. Plates arrived in the mail. No hidden fees. Very happy customer.”
4 months ago
“Saved so much money on sales tax. The LLC setup was instant. Thank you Street Legal SXS!”
5 months ago
“Super easy. Uploaded my docs, paid the fee, and waited for the mailman. Simple as that.”
6 months ago
“Great communication throughout the process. Will be registering my trailer next.”
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:
UTVs also need:
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).