For tradesmen who live and work on the road, vehicle registration can be a hassle, especially when dealing with restrictive domicile state rules. Discover how out-of-state vehicle registration, particularly through a Montana LLC, can save you time, money, and effort.
Michigan has taken a significant step forward in recognizing the practicality of Japanese mini-trucks, micro vans, and Kei cars for on-road use. The Michigan Department of State (MDoS) has updated its policy, reclassifying these vehicles from off-road to on-road use, and is issuing new titles and registrations to affected owners. This decision marks a major win for mini-truck enthusiasts and paves the way for greater acceptance of these versatile vehicles.
Dirt biking remains a vibrant and evolving culture as we head into 2025. Gas-powered bikes continue to see steady, incremental improvements, while electric dirt bikes are rapidly advancing with lighter components, longer battery life, and impressive torque. Legislative efforts like House Resolution 906 aim to empower riders with the right to repair their own vehicles, fostering independence within the community. Despite restrictive state regulations, dirt biking culture thrives, with growing sales and creative solutions like Montana LLC registration ensuring riders can hit the trails legally. The future of dirt biking is a blend of tradition, innovation, and resilience.
Electric vehicles are here to stay, but can they capture the passion and thrill cherished by driving purists? From the roar of a V-8 engine to the raw engagement of a manual transmission, traditional muscle cars offer an experience that EVs can’t easily replicate. Yet, EVs boast unmatched performance, instant torque, and advanced handling features. Is this enough to sway the hardcore muscle car crowd, or will purists cling to the visceral charm of internal combustion engines?
Owning an RV trailer with a salvage title can be a great deal for savvy buyers, but it comes with unique challenges. A salvage title indeed signifies a total loss, but it doesn’t mean the RV is beyond repair or unusable. Learn what a salvage title truly entails, options for restoring your RV to street-legal status, and how insurance and state regulations might impact your next steps.
Owning an RV trailer with a salvage title can be a great deal for savvy buyers, but it comes with unique challenges. A salvage title indeed signifies a total loss, but it doesn’t mean the RV is beyond repair or unusable. Learn what a salvage title truly entails, options for restoring your RV to street-legal status, and how insurance and state regulations might impact your next steps.
Snowbirds can dodge high registration taxes on RVs by using a Montana LLC. Since Montana has zero sales tax, registering an RV there can save thousands, especially on high-value motorhomes. Dirt Legal’s service makes the process easy, even handling LLC setup and vehicle registration remotely. Avoid the hassles of in-person DMV visits and get your registration wherever you are. For snowbirds chasing the sun, Dirt Legal offers an affordable, flexible solution for RV registration.
In California, towing large trailers or driving substantial RVs might require more than just a standard Class C driver’s license. A California Noncommercial Class A license is essential if you're operating a trailer over 10,000 lbs. or a fifth wheel over 15,000 lbs. for non-commercial use. This guide explains who needs this license, how to obtain it, and offers tips on preparing for the tests. If you want to save on registration, Dirt Legal can help with out-of-state registration through a Montana LLC, making compliance easy and affordable.
Converting a surplus school bus into a traveling home is nothing new; these were some of the first ‘motorhomes’ as we know them today, and people have been doing these to varying degrees of complexity for decades now. The concept of a skoolie is anything but new. Look, cities retire buses every single year, as do school districts and private school bus agencies. A lot of these hit the auction lots with well under 100k miles on them, and since they are fleet maintained, you usually have some assurance that they were moderately well cared for.
But some states require a special license like California's non-commercial Class A to drive them. Is this something you need to worry about? Let's find out.
Living the nomadic lifestyle in an RV has become increasingly popular, but it's not all the glamor of #vanlife you see on social media. Many modern nomads live full-time in their RVs, parking in public lots or boondocking across the U.S. With over one million Americans living this untethered life, registering your RV properly is crucial. Whether you need a mailbox, a permanent address, or help registering your RV, states like Montana and South Dakota offer favorable options, and Dirt Legal can guide you through the process.
Are you living the bus life? Do you have questions about issues like domicile, titles and registration, and even mailboxes while you’re living your best nomadic life? We’ve got answers, so keep reading.
You’ve heard of Skoolies. And you’ve heard of toy haulers. But what happens when you cross streams? You get a Skoolie-toy hauler hybrid that has no name. Street legal? Yes. Awesome? Yes. But if you don’t change the registration to an RV, you might need a CDL. Ain’t nobody got time for that.
The Montana Luxury Vehicle Fee is an $825 fee assessed for high-end luxury and exotic cars at the time of registration in Montana. This fee applies to vehicles valued at $150,000 or more at the time of registration.
Surplus army trucks are awesome for all kinds of jobs, but did you know you can convert them into an awesome RV? You sure can.
However, not every state is friendly towards titling and tagging surplus army trucks, and some will flat-out deny you service. That’s ok, Dirt Legal steps up where they left off.
Skoolies are a popular alternative to motorhomes and RVs. But there are some hangups along the way, mostly during the registration process. We’ll walk you through how you can get your Skooli on the road with fresh tags in no time!
With some prices upwards of nearly 40% in the past year, it is more important now than ever to take your wins when you can and register your RV in a state with low taxes and no inspection requirement.
