Montana charges no sales tax on a vehicle.
Montana has no state or local sales tax on vehicles.
Title fee $12.36 includes a 3% administration fee (MCA 61-3-111).
Annual registration is age-based rather than value-based, except for the $825 luxury surcharge and the county option tax.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Title | $12.36 |
| Registration (age-based) | ~$217 |
| County option tax (annual in counties that adopt it; percentage of depreciated value (MCA 61-3-537)) | Varies |
no sales tax; registration fees apply to the leased vehicle
Pick your city for the exact combined rate where you register, plus what title and registration run there.
There is no sales tax on a vehicle in Montana. Montana has no state or local sales tax on vehicles.
No sales tax, so no trade-in credit is needed.
Title is $12.36. Light vehicles (MCA 61-3-321): $217 per year if 4 or fewer years old, $87 for 5-10 years, $28 for 11+ years (permanent registration available at 11+). Vehicles with MSRP over $150,000 and 10 years old or less add $825. Plus county option tax (up to 0.7% of depreciated MSRP value where adopted), a $10 MHP salary fee and small county fees.
No. Montana sets no statutory cap, and dealers typically charge around $299. No statutory cap. Typical from CarEdge 2026 (secondary).
no sales tax; registration fees apply to the leased vehicle
Rates, fees, and rules change. These figures are estimates for planning, not tax advice; confirm the final numbers with the dealer and your state's motor vehicle agency before you buy.