Traveling nurses and frequent travelers can save big on vehicle registration with a Montana LLC, thanks to zero sales tax and fewer hassles. Instead of navigating state-specific requirements and inspections, Montana’s flexible LLC registration allows you to register vehicles fully online, skipping the DMV lines and high fees. From cost savings to avoiding smog checks and state inspections, this option makes managing vehicle registration easy—no matter where your work takes you.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There are so many how-to articles on the net about how easy it is to register your car in Vermont if you’re out of state. What these generally don’t take into consideration is that rules and laws are constantly changing. That article from 2019? It might be completely wrong because the information has changed since then.
You could go off on your own and figure it out. Or you can rely on our team of specialists to get it done for you.
Trials bikes are rising in popularity stateside, but what if you want to do more than just hit the trails? Let’s find out how you can get your trials bike on the road!
Every year, thousands of Canadian “snowbirds” enter the U.S. to wait out the arctic chill in our southern states and beaches. But how does that work out if they want to buy a car, truck, RV, or another vehicle? Let’s find out.
Military CUCVs have a cult following. What was once a cheap rig for farm chores has now become a jewel in the rough. Getting street legal is the best possible use case for a CUCV.
If you’ve thought about renting your car on Turo or another car-sharing platform, you might consider where you register and title your car. Our out-of-state registration could save you a lot of money and some headaches!
How fun would it be to roll up to Costco in a deuce-and-a-half, Humvee, or LMTV? Learn how to buy, title, and tag it for road use as Uncle Sam intended.
Car registration is bad enough. Once a year, the alphabet soup agencies remind you to send them money or get slapped with a fine, some states worse than others. But in about half the states, there’s yet another step in the process: inspections.
We have the solution to your inspection problems.
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.
Whose name is on the title is where the rubber meets the road. It doesn’t matter what you have to say on the matter or what your opinion is. If your name isn’t on the title, you don’t own it. If you don’t own it, you don't get to sell the car.
However, if the title has gone missing we might be your ticket to a new one!
I used a Dirt Legal product a few months ago, and it saved me from buying a lemon, guaranteed.
This is my story of how a simple, inexpensive VIN check saved me a lot of misery by identifying serious discrepancies in the vehicle’s history.
The world of the DMV is designed to title and register mass-produced automobiles, not passion projects built by people like you in their garages. Remember: if you ever want to drive a kit car without legal entanglements, you need to get title, registration, and insurance similar to what you need for a mass-produced car.
A pit bike is a pit bike because pit bikes weren’t ever supposed to be on streets in the first place. But why shouldn't they be street-legal? We can help!
Taxes are a part of life that isn’t going anywhere, probably ever. So what are the different kinds of taxes you could face when buying or selling a vehicle? We’re going to dive deep into this one and show you the different kinds of taxes and a few examples of where you can expect to see them.
If your car won’t pass a smog check, that doesn’t mean you can’t sell it. You might just have to get creative with how and where you sell it - and be sure to disclose the failed emissions test when you do.
If your car won’t pass smog in California, you can still sell it even when the state says you can’t. You might just have to get creative with how and where you sell it - and be sure to disclose the failed emissions test when you do.
The General Services Agency (GSA) cycles through thousands of leased vehicles every year. The great thing is that you can buy them! But you might be paying too much in sales tax, or dealing with inspections. We’ll show you how to eliminate both!
With about 4,500 units produced, many of which were used to the point of destruction, the American military Unimog is an extremely rare find. When one comes up, you’ll probably have to drive to get it, and finding a pristine example is becoming exceedingly difficult.
California is an awesome state, besides all the policies that are pushing everyone out. If you havne’t had enough yet, but you’ve had enough of your sales tax and registration fees, then this article is for you.
If you live anywhere besides the southern part of The States – even then you’re not guaranteed to avoid it – there’s an almost certainty that snow will visit you in the next few months. If not snow, the rainy season is around the corner. This means the days of easily keeping your car clean are rapidly coming to an end.
The General Dynamics Growler is a badass machine made for the harshest environments in the world. But now, they are available for you if you can find one. However, these aren’t street-legal machines from the auction house. But Dirt Legal can help you get it titled and put a tag on it.
