Montana Vehicle Tax & Fee Calculator
Estimate your real out-the-door price in Montana with state tax, county surtax, title, and registration fees itemized.
Montana Out-the-Door Calculator
How Montana vehicle taxes and fees are calculated
Montana has no vehicle sales tax — a major reason out-of-state buyers, particularly from WA and CA, purchase here. Out-of-state delivery exemptions do not apply; buyers must take possession in Montana to avoid their home-state tax.
Montana vehicle tax quick-reference
| Vehicle tax rate | No state or local sales tax |
| Trade-in credit | N/A – no sales tax |
| Title fee | $12 |
| EV / hybrid fee | $150/yr EV fee |
| Tax authority | Montana Dept. of Justice – Motor Vehicle Division |
Montana sales tax on vehicles
This calculator uses the No state or local sales tax rate for Montana. N/A – no sales tax. Exact local rates vary by county and municipality. For more information, see Montana duplicate title and temporary tag process.
Title and registration fees in Montana
Title fees in Montana are $12 for a standard vehicle. Registration fees vary by vehicle weight, plate type, and in some counties, local surcharges. EV and hybrid owners should also budget for the annual road-use fee: $150/yr EV fee.
All values are estimates for informational purposes only and may not reflect the exact amounts charged in your county or city. Always verify with Montana Dept. of Justice – Motor Vehicle Division.
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