What is the car sales tax in Montana?

The state base car sales/use tax rate in Montana is 0%. Local (city/county) taxes can add more on top of this rate.

What is the dealer doc fee in Montana?

A typical dealer documentation (doc) fee in Montana is about $299.

What are the title and registration fees in Montana?

The title fee in Montana is about $12. Registration is based on vehicle value, weight, or age and varies.

Dealer fee data

Montana car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration

State base sales/use tax

This is the Montana state base rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add more on top.

Fees at a glance

State sales/use tax: 0%
Dealer doc fee: $299
Title fee: $12
Registration: Varies (value/weight-based)

Dealer doc fee: $299
Title fee: $12

How fees work in Montana

No sales tax; doc fee uncapped (~$299); registration age/value-based.

Common questions

What is the car sales tax in Montana?: The state base car sales/use tax rate in Montana is 0%. Local taxes can add more.
What is the dealer doc fee in Montana?: A typical dealer documentation fee is about $299.
What are the title and registration fees in Montana?: The title fee is about $12. Registration is based on vehicle value, weight, or age and varies.

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Figures are estimates for the Montana state base rate and typical fees. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value, weight, or age. Trade-in tax credits and special vehicle regimes are not reflected.