At Montana Registration Services, we understand the unique challenges dealerships and fleet businesses face when it comes to vehicle registration and titling. That’s why we’ve built specialized solutions designed to save you time, reduce errors, and keep your operations running smoothly.
If your vehicles are titled through a Montana LLC, keeping that LLC active is what protects your registration status and business continuity. Here are four things to know about how LLC renewal works and what can go wrong if it’s skipped.
1. You Must File the Annual Report Every Year
Renewing your Montana LLC means submitting a required filing to keep the business in good standing. This process confirms or updates your LLC’s basic information each year.
- It has a firm deadline in the spring
- The filing opens early each year
- The process is handled online
- There’s a standard fee, plus a late penalty if you miss the deadline
We’re ready to simplify your vehicle registration needs by tracking these details and filing on your behalf.
2. Missing the Deadline Can Kill Your LLC
If you skip the Annual Report, the LLC becomes delinquent and can be dissolved. That’s not just a paperwork issue—it can disrupt every vehicle titled under the business.
- After April 15: the LLC is “not in good standing”
- If still not filed after ~140 days: Montana law allows the Secretary of State to dissolve the LLC (usually around December 1)
- Dissolved LLCs can’t own vehicles or process registration renewals
- Reinstating requires extra filings, fees, and time—you may even need to start over with a new LLC and retitle everything
We help clients avoid this with automated reminders and bundled filing services.
3. Your Montana Plates Depend on an Active LLC
Vehicle registration is only valid as long as the LLC is in good standing. Montana MVD checks entity status during renewal.
- Inactive LLC = no plate renewal, no title changes
- Even permanent plates become useless if the LLC is dead
- Renewal notices are mailed to the LLC’s address or registered agent—if those are wrong, you may miss the deadline
For high-value or fleet vehicles, that can mean downtime, fines, or legal issues.
4. It’s Not Just Fees—You Have to Keep Your Info Accurate
Annual renewal isn’t just paying a fee. It’s about staying compliant across the board.
- Update your mailing address, manager/member names, and registered agent if they’ve changed
- Make sure your registered agent is active and responsive
- Budget for related costs: Annual Report, agent fees, Montana plate renewals, and possible county taxes
Why Work With a Registration Service?
Let’s be honest—DMV paperwork is not for the faint of heart. From figuring out if your paperwork is acceptable to tracking down obscure forms, it can be a full-time job. That’s where Montana Registration Services comes in.
We help customers every day with tough cases like unsigned titles, out-of-state vehicles, missing paperwork, and non-op declarations. Whether you need a bonded title, a VIN inspection, or just someone to guide you through the red tape, we’re here to help.
Ready to fix your registration issue? Contact Montana Registration Services or call 406-540-6801, and let us take the stress off your plate.
