Do you need a CDL to drive an RV? For most RVs, the answer is no. However, if you're driving a Class A motorhome or towing exceptionally large or heavy trailers, some states require special licenses. Weight and length thresholds vary by state, with some requiring a CDL or non-commercial Class B license for vehicles over 26,000 lbs or longer than 45 feet. While you can title and register your RV in a different state, your driver’s license and domicile dictate which state’s licensing rules apply. Understand the requirements in your state to stay compliant on the road.
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?
A few states impose vehicle use tax, or ad volorem tax, on their annual taxation schedule. Virginia is one of them and has one of the highest rates in the nation. If you are a resident of Virginia or planning to move there, expect to pay at least 4.05% in annual use tax. Unless, of course, you are tagged in Montana. And we can help!
LMTVs are ideal bugout rigs. There are challenges to getting them on the road, but once that’s done, the sky’s the limit. Making an LMTV street legal and bugging out might sound like a tough hill to climb, but it really isn’t. You’ve made it this far.
Have you ever thought about Overlanding? And if so, what do you think the best truck for the job is? Well, we happen to think surplus army trucks do a pretty good job! Check out why we think a 2 1/2-ton army truck might be the ultimate Overlanding rig.
Following in the footsteps of ultra-successful Uber, Lyft, Airbnb, Turo, and other platforms allows you to rent your cars and trucks. But you could be spending too much on your sales tax, registration, and state inspections. Find out how we can help you save big with your rental car or whole fleet!
There comes a time when you deal with cars a lot (especially older cars and trucks) that you are probably going to find a car where the actual mileage isn’t known. Let’s take a look at your options if this happens.
We all know the benefits of registering your vehicle under a Montana LLC, namely no sales tax. But what about when you live in the vehicle full-time (digital nomad) and use it for business as well? Can you still write it off under Section 179?
Let’s see what we can find out about that question!
You want to register your car or truck in Montana to save some dough on sales tax. We totally get it. But did you know that you can’t get an LLC in Montana with a financed vehicle? We’ll walk you through how this isn’t necessarily a deal breaker, even if your vehicle is financed.
The LMTV is the next vehicle in the evolution of all-terrain medium-duty utility trucks. Check out how to tag and register yours today!
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.
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.
