Your Montana Registered Agent needs vehicle titling and registration expertise. Here's why.

Your Montana Registered Agent needs vehicle titling and registration expertise. Here's why.

Here at Dirt Legal, we talk a whole lot about the Montana LLC program and how you can save a boatload of money. We love the freedom that it affords owners who are tired of paying 6%, 7%, 8%, 10%+ in sales taxes on their cars, plus other riders like vehicle use tax.

How To Insure a Vehicle Registered to a Montana LLC: Common Pitfalls Debunked

How To Insure a Vehicle Registered to a Montana LLC: Common Pitfalls Debunked

We talk a lot about the Montana LLC registration program and the myriad benefits you have when you use it, especially saving money on sales tax (Montana has no sales taxes). Since the vehicle is being registered to an out-of-state business entity rather than an individual, there may be some insurance specifics that you should be aware of.

Unimog Unleashed: Exploring the Viability of the Mercedes-Benz Unimog as a Farm Vehicle in the U.S.

Unimog Unleashed: Exploring the Viability of the Mercedes-Benz Unimog as a Farm Vehicle in the U.S.

The Mercedes-Benz Unimog is a highly versatile vehicle used for various purposes, including agriculture. It is known for its off-road capabilities and its ability to tow heavy loads. The Unimog is also equipped with a power take-off (PTO), which allows it to power farm equipment.

Buying Person to Person? Remember to Budget for Sales Tax!

Buying Person to Person? Remember to Budget for Sales Tax!

Dealers might make it easy to buy a vehicle, but their services cost a fortune.  (Don’t those car and truck payments seem to go on forever!?)  Our mission at Dirt Legal is to help regular people get the paperwork they need to enjoy their rides without having to go to a dealership or (maybe even worse) the DMV.

Thinking about donating a car to charity? Here's how it works.

Thinking about donating a car to charity? Here's how it works.

Ever thought about donating a vehicle to charity?  Whether you want to support a particular charitable organization, or you want the ease of having someone come and pick up your old car or truck, a charitable donation might work for you (and your tax return).  I recently made a vehicle donation for the second time and learned things I wish I had known the first time!  The process also made me think of things to be careful of the next time I buy a used vehicle.

Too Good To Be True: Beware of Vehicle Cloning

Too Good To Be True: Beware of Vehicle Cloning

We have so many more vehicle purchasing options than we used to!  All these choices may lead you to your dream vehicle, but they also might lead you to a cloned vehicle if you aren’t careful.  Read on for shocking and true stories of this surprisingly simple scam tactic and how to avoid it when you are looking for your next ride.

Affordable ADV Platform: Stewart and Stevenson XM1082 LMTV Military Trailer for $2,800 OBO

Affordable ADV Platform: Stewart and Stevenson XM1082 LMTV Military Trailer for $2,800 OBO

With military-grade construction and rustproofing along with a myriad of tie-down points, this XM1082 LMTV trailer is fully capable of following even the most highly modified off-roading rigs deep into the unknown - and it could be yours.

Do You Need To Title And/or Register A Snowmobile?

Do You Need To Title And/or Register A Snowmobile?

If your state has public trail systems, it is safe to assume snowmobiles will need to be registered – even if you only plan on using private land, like the land you own. Also, check and see what actions are prohibited, such as riding on shoulders or crossing roads while using trails.

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.

Here's How to Register a School Bus Toy Hauler for Road Use

Here's How to Register a School Bus Toy Hauler for Road Use

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.

Arizona Auto Renewal Registration: Renew Your Registration Online

Arizona Auto Renewal Registration: Renew Your Registration Online

Any motorcycle, electric car, hydrogen car, or solar car can register in Arizona on a five-year renewal cycle. The same is true for any vehicle from 1966 or older; most vehicles registered outside of Phoenix and Tucson, and most new vehicles that have never been registered anywhere.