Simple, transparent pricing
We charge one low flat fee.
Our approach avoids sales tax (5-10% of your vehicle's value).
Registration Service
$995
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Additional Services
Value-added services to help you visit the United States.
Additional Vehicle Registration
$745
Registration Renewal
$400
Registration Upgrades
Optional customizations for your registration.
Charity License Plates
$95
Personalized Plates
$95
Permanent Registration
$195
Potential additional fees
We hate hidden fees, too.
Here are additional fees that you might encounter.
High value vehicle
1% of vehicle's MSRP
Passenger vehicles with an MSRP of $150k or more; motor homes with an MSRP of $350k or more
Supplemental temp tag
$50
Additional 90-day temp tag if registration cannot be completed before expiration of 40-day temp tag.
Remote Online Notarization
$95
If you cannot sign your vehicle's prior title, need to authorize visitor.us to sign on your behalf, and cannot visit a notary in person.
Lease Renewal
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Montana does not require a new lease agreement in order to renew a vehicle's registration, so lease renewals are not required to renew a vehicle's registration.
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Vehicle ownership in the best US state: Montana
You need a presence in a US state in order to own a vehicle in the US.
Use Montana, which doesn't require a US driver's license, doesn't require the vehicle to physically enter Montana, and has sales tax of 0% (in most situations).
We stand in line at the DMV so you don't have to
Don't waste your valuable holiday time figuring out which forms to fill and standing in line.
Let the experts at visitor.us register your vehicle, so you can focus on enjoying your visit.
Hit the road right away - we'll get your documents to you on the road
We'll generate and email you 40-day Montana Temp Tags upon request. Use these to hit the road while your annual registration is in process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about visitor.us
How long does vehicle registration take?
Once we have your vehicle’s properly signed prior title, we will register your vehicle in two weeks or less.
visitor.us offers 40-day Montana temp tags that will allow you to hit the road while your registration is in process.
When your registration is complete, we will send your Montana license plates and registration document to a location that’s convenient for you.
Montana issues titles by mail about four to six weeks after registration. When we receive your title, we'll contact you to arrange delivery to a location that's convenient for you.
Do I have to buy my vehicle in Montana?
No! You can buy your vehicle anywhere in the US, and register/own it in Montana!
Vehicles registered in any US state can be driven in every US state (and Canada, Mexico, etc.).
Does my vehicle have to come to Montana in order to register it there?
No!
Montana has no vehicle inspection requirements, which means your vehicle never has to physically come to Montana in order to be registered in Montana.
What is visitor.us’ vehicle registration fee? Are there any additional costs?
You can find all pricing details on our Pricing page.
Can visitor.us help me buy a vehicle?
visitor.us is laser-focused on registering vehicles for international visitors.
While we don’t provide direct support for the vehicle purchase process, this guide should tell you everything you need to know about buying a vehicle in the US.
Can visitor.us provide insurance for my vehicle?
visitor.us is not a licensed insurance agent, so we can’t generate insurance policies or quotes directly.
However, you can learn all about the US insurance process and connect with our preferred insurance agency by reading this guide.
Can I use visitor.us’ address for insurance?
No.
Insurance companies require applicants to provide a vehicle's 'garaging address,' or the address where the vehicle is normally kept. This helps them accurately price the policy to reflect the risks of a claim.
Since you will not keep your vehicle at visitor.us' address (our lease prohibits it), our address cannot be used for insurance purposes without explicit permission from a licensed insurance agent.
For more information on insurance, please consult this resource.
Should I sign up for visitor.us or buy my vehicle first?
In order to complete the vehicle purchase process, you will need to establish your Montana presence, so that the vehicle’s seller can properly document your details on the vehicle’s title.
You can learn more about how visitor.us establishes your Montana presence here.
Where will visitor.us send my license plates, registration and title?
We know that you’re probably traveling - and might not know where you’ll be when your license plates and documents are ready - and we have designed our service accordingly.
When your license plates and registration document are ready, we’ll send you an email notification and request a destination address for those items at that time.
If you’re traveling in the US or Canada without a fixed address, you can choose to have your items delivered to a Fedex service location, where they will be held for up to five business days for pickup. Simply show a photo ID that matches the name of the recipient, and collect your package.
Montana mails vehicle titles to a vehicle’s registered address four to six weeks after registration. When we receive your vehicle’s Montana title in the mail, we’ll send you an email notification and request a destination address for your Montana title at that time.
Shipments to or from outside of the US are subject to an international shipment fee, details of which can be found on our pricing page.
Can I keep my vehicle for longer than a year?
Absolutely! Montana vehicle registrations are annual by default (except for trailers and motorcycles, whose registrations are permanent, and never need to be renewed, by default).
If you plan to keep your vehicle for longer than a year, you can simply order a registration renewal. After receiving your new registration document and decal in the mail, we’ll send you an email notification and request a destination address for those items at that time.
If your vehicle is 11 years or older, permanent registration (which never needs to be renewed) is available for an additional fee.
Details on registration renewal and permanent registration fees can be found on our pricing page.
Can I take my vehicle outside the US?
Yes!
Your vehicle’s registration is valid in Canada, Mexico, and anywhere else that maintains diplomatic relations with the United States (as long as your vehicle’s registration is current).
Can visitor.us register multiple vehicles for me?
Yes! If you want to buy a trailer, a motorcycle, or any other type of vehicle, we offer a discounted rate for each additional vehicle registration.
You can view our additional vehicle registration pricing on our pricing page.
How do I sell my vehicle at the end of my visit?
While we don’t provide direct support for the vehicle sale process, this guide should tell you everything you need to know about selling your vehicle at the end of your visit.
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