All motor home registrations are handled by the aptly named Title and Registration Bureau located in Deer Lodge. Under 61-3-321(7) of the Montana Code Annotated, you must pay a fee in lieu of taxes, predicated on the age of your motor home. To determine your vehicle's age, the state subtracts the model year from the current year.

Each registration is valid for one year. After 11 years or more, however, you do have the option of applying for permanent registration. In addition to the permanent registration cost, you will also be required pay a $5 Montana Highway Patrol Salary and Retention fee, and a $5 new issue plate fee. Permanency status does not carry over if there's a change in ownership.

Fee Schedule

• Less than two years: $282.50

• Between two and five years: $224.25

• Between five and eight years: $132.50

• Older than eight years: $97.50

• Older than 11 years―permanent registration: $237.50

For questions, contact the Title and Regsitration Bureau at:

• Title and Registration Bureau

• 1003 Buckskin Drive

• Deer Lodge, MT 59722-2375

• (406) 846-6000

• e-mail address

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