Montana specialty license plates
Montana offers 233 sponsored specialty plates — each one supports a cause, school, or organization. Browse them all, see what each supports, and add one to your registration from $80. Standard plates are always included.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Want to choose the characters on the plate too? Personalized lettering is a separate option inside the registration workflow. Not sure which plate? See what we register.
Questions about specialty plates
What they cost, choosing the lettering, and how long they take.
How much does a Montana specialty plate cost?
Specialty plates run from $80 to $200 through our service, depending on the plate — the price covers the state's sponsor donation and specialty-plate fees plus our handling. The exact price for each design is listed on our custom plates page. Custom lettering (choosing the characters on the plate) is a separate option in the registration workflow.
Read the full guideCan I choose the characters on a Montana specialty plate?
Yes. Personalized lettering is a separate add-on: you list up to seven character combinations in order of preference and Montana assigns the first one available. Because the state assigns whatever is free, your first choice is not guaranteed — we request them in your order and email you before filing if none are available.
Read the full guideWhat Montana specialty license plates can I get?
Montana offers 233 sponsored specialty plates, each supporting a cause or organization — universities, wildlife and conservation groups, veterans' funds, search and rescue, and more. Browse the full catalog with images and pricing on our custom plates page, then add the one you want to your registration. Standard-issue plates are always included at no extra cost.
Read the full guideHow long does the whole process take?
Plan on 2 to 4 weeks from the point we have complete paperwork. The Montana LLC is typically approved by the Secretary of State in one business day. Titling and registration at the county follow, then plates and documents are couriered to your address.
Read the full guideBefore you register
Registering a car in Montana with an LLC: step by step
To register a car in Montana with an LLC, you form a Montana LLC with a registered agent, title the car to the LLC at a county treasurer's office, pay Montana's age-based registration fee, and receive Montana plates. With a service the whole process takes 2 to 4 weeks from complete paperwork, and you never visit Montana.
Read the guideMontana LLC vehicle registration service: what it handles
A Montana LLC vehicle registration service forms the LLC, acts as its registered agent, prepares the title transfer, files with the county treasurer, and ships the plates to you. Ours runs 2 to 4 weeks from $649 for registration plus $150 for the LLC. The alternative is filing each piece yourself with the state and a county.
Read the guideMontana LLC cost for vehicle registration, itemized
A Montana LLC for vehicle registration costs about $835 to $1,760 all in for most vehicles as of September 2026: the $35 Secretary of State filing fee, a Montana LLC from $150, Standard Registration from $649 by MSRP bracket, and Montana title, plate, and county fees passed through at cost. There is no Montana sales tax on the purchase.
Read the guideReady to register? Send us the vehicle.
Share the year, make, model, and VIN. We reply within one business day with a document checklist and an itemized quote — no payment to start.
Last updated September 16, 2026.