Montana LLC: Out of State, Montana LLC
John McCoy
If Your Car Is Financed, Can You Even Register ...

If you have a financed vehicle and want to register it out of state, you have two main options: South Dakota or a Montana LLC (with your bank's permission). South Dakota offers a straightforward registration with no residency requirement and a low sales tax, making it accessible for financed vehicles. Alternatively, a Montana LLC can save you on sales tax entirely, but typically requires you to own the vehicle outright, or get explicit permission from your lender.

If Your Car Is Financed, Can You Even Register it Out-of-State?
Emissions, Technical, Trucking
John McCoy
Dirt Legal's Guide to EPA Diesel Emissions ...

For decades, the EPA has shaped emissions standards to tackle the pollution created by diesel engines, which power everything from trucks to construction equipment. This article delves into the evolution of Tier 1 through Tier 4 standards, the Energy Policy Act's initiatives, and state-specific regulations like California’s CARB standards. Discover how to meet compliance, whether through retrofitting, cleaner technology, or alternative registration options like Montana LLCs, to help diesel vehicle owners work within these regulations while considering their impact on air quality and public health.

Dirt Legal's Guide to EPA Diesel Emissions Requirements
Montana LLC: Out of State, Montana LLC
John McCoy
What's the difference between UVW, GVWR, and ...

Understanding RV and trailer weights is crucial for safety and performance when towing. The Dirt Legal guide dives into essential weight categories like Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). From ensuring your tow vehicle is adequately sized to managing tongue weight and using the right tires, this article offers practical insights for avoiding common towing mistakes. Stay within weight limits, avoid liability, and make sure your RV or trailer is legally registered with Dirt Legal to streamline your next adventure.

What's the difference between UVW, GVWR, and Dry Weight?
Car Titles, Montana LLC, Montana: Buying & Selling
John McCoy
How To Sell A Vehicle With A Montana LLC

Selling a vehicle that's registered in a Montana LLC may seem complex, but it's actually a straightforward process. Whether you plan to sell the vehicle on its own or include the LLC in the transaction, there are several advantages to consider. From avoiding sales tax to making the transition easier for the buyer, a Montana LLC can streamline the sale. This article walks you through the steps, legal considerations, and best practices for successfully selling your vehicle, while also helping you decide whether to keep or transfer your LLC.

How To Sell A Vehicle With A Montana LLC
Advice, News, Holidays
John McCoy
6 Reasons to Get Street Legal Before the ...

The holiday season is fast approaching, and DMV delays are right around the corner. If you need to get your vehicle street legal, now’s the time to act. With Dirt Legal’s easy Montana LLC registration process, you can skip the lines, avoid holiday delays, and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing your paperwork is handled before the holiday chaos hits.

6 Reasons to Get Street Legal Before the Holiday Rush

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How To Sell A Vehicle With A Montana LLC

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How To Sell A Vehicle With A Montana LLC

Selling a vehicle that's registered in a Montana LLC may seem complex, but it's actually a straightforward process. Whether you plan to sell the vehicle on its own or include the LLC in the transaction, there are several advantages to consider. From avoiding sales tax to making the transition easier for the buyer, a Montana LLC can streamline the sale. This article walks you through the steps, legal considerations, and best practices for successfully selling your vehicle, while also helping you decide whether to keep or transfer your LLC.

Here’s What Makes a Car Title Good, Bad, or Ugly

Here’s What Makes a Car Title Good, Bad, or Ugly

Car titles are something we all know just enough about to be dangerous. Not knowing some basics about titles can get you in real hot water when you’re buying or selling a car, though, if you’re not careful. Let’s take a look at car title basics and see what we can find out.

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You Can Still Register a Barn Find With a Lost or Missing Title

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You Can Still Register a Barn Find With a Lost or Missing Title

Barn finds can make a great project vehicle! They are rich in history, and if kept in an actual barn, they are often in good shape. But finding the title can be a different matter. Don’t let a missing title hold you up; check out how Dirt Legal will get you a title fast!

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What to Do if Your Classic Car Doesn’t Have a VIN

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What to Do if Your Classic Car Doesn’t Have a VIN

Whether you’ve just stumbled upon a barn find, inherited a project car, or stumbled upon an old racecar, the trouble is you can’t seem to find a VIN on your classic car. Now what?

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How to Get a Car Title After an Auction

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How to Get a Car Title After an Auction

Many people turn to auctions to find low-cost vehicles, but what happens if the car doesn’t come with a title? What happens if the auction company never had the title for the vehicle, a common occurrence at estate sales and storage auctions? Here are some things you should know about getting a title after an auction.

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How to Get a Car Title From an Estate Sale

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How to Get a Car Title From an Estate Sale

If there’s no title to sign over at the estate sale, you could ask the family to get a duplicate title before buying. They would need to take their paperwork to the DMV and the governing body would issue them a new title.

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Kentucky Car Title Washing Lets Scammers Hide Flood Damage

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Kentucky Car Title Washing Lets Scammers Hide Flood Damage

Because some states make it easier to conceal the history of a car, scammers commonly participate in this practice called title washing to disguise the car’s history by making the physical title appear clean.

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How to Title a Homemade Vehicle or Kit Car

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How to Title a Homemade Vehicle or Kit Car

Making a kit car street legal means ensuring that all the necessary safety equipment is added to your car. While each state requires different things, some items are required regardless of where you are.

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How a Release of Liability Protects You After Selling Your Car

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How a Release of Liability Protects You After Selling Your Car

Just like canceling your car insurance, submitting a Release of Liability to the state should be a natural step every time you sell a car. Without it, you could be on the hook for the new owner’s parking tickets, citations, and even crimes.

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How to Correct the Mileage on a Car Title – Don’t Scratch It Out!

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How to Correct the Mileage on a Car Title – Don’t Scratch It Out!

Odometer fraud is still possible even in the age of electronic odometers, which will commonly display an asterisk that displays after tampering has been detected.

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Why, How and When to Transfer Your Driver’s License to a New State

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Why, How and When to Transfer Your Driver’s License to a New State

As someone that has lived in six different states, I can offer some pearls of wisdom to help you through the process. Let’s start by answering some of your most commonly asked questions.

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How to Title, Register, and Drive Your Race Car on the Street

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How to Title, Register, and Drive Your Race Car on the Street

Whether you’re building a Lemons racer, taking a drag car to the strip, or driving an SCCA car to get lunch at an event, you might be wondering how to drive it on the street legally.

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Electronic Car Titles: How They Work and How to Get a Paper Copy

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Electronic Car Titles: How They Work and How to Get a Paper Copy

An electronic car title is a digital version of a regular paper car title stored by the state DMV in an effort to save paper, reduce physical storage, and make obtaining a new title easier for car owners.

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Temp Tag 101: Temporary License Plates Explained

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Temp Tag 101: Temporary License Plates Explained

Some states determine the price by a flat rate, while others use the weight, value or year of the car. The cost varies by state and by vehicle – you can find a complete breakdown on Temporary Tag Prices at the National Conference of State Legislatures.

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