Vehicle Services Bureau
New Transit Permit and
Plate Application
Instructions
MVD Use Only
Transit permits and plates are issued for the transportation of new motor vehicles, new
trailers, or new or used mobile homes from a point outside of Montana and over the
highways of this state. Fees include 3% administration fee per MCA 61-3-111.
We advise that you keep this information letter for your files, as it outlines the
regulations and procedures for complying with the laws governing the business.
Laws and regulations for Montana transit dealers can be found at the Montana Code
Annotated (MCA) website: http://data.opi.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/61_4_3.htm
● License requirements: MCA 61-4-301
● Trip fee and quarterly reports: MCA 61-4-302
● Display of plates: MCA 61-4-307
● Single movement permit: MCA 61-4-310
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Check off items below to ensure submission of a completed report. Do not submit this
page (the instruction page) with the application. It is for your records.
Complete and sign the Transit Application form (MV82).
Remit $103 license fee.
If requesting plates, remit $20.60 for each set of plates ordered. Only 5 sets of
plates may be applied for unless the permit holder can demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the department that additional sets are needed. Plates are sent to
your business address and should be received approximately three weeks after the
license is approved.
Return the application with the necessary fees.
Upon receipt of this paperwork, the department will process your application for
licensure. It takes approximately three weeks for approval of a license.
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Refer to the renewal schedule to determine the exact dates when the license will expire.
Transit licenses will not be issued at the Vehicle Services Bureau’s counter on a same-
day basis.
Montana state authorities reserve the right to reject any form that has been altered.
MV69 (10/19)
This form is available in alternate formats for people with disabilities.
P.O. Box 201431, 302 N Roberts, Helena, MT 59620-1431
Phone (406) 444-3661 Fax (406) 444-0116 dojdealerinfo@mt.gov
Vehicle Services Bureau
Office Use Only
Number:
Initial Fee: $103.00
sets of plates @ $20.60 per set:
TOTAL:
I (print clearly)
hereby make application for registration as a transporter of new vehicles, trailers, or
new or used mobile homes for the year 20 .
This business will be conducted under the name of:
Business Name
Business Street Address City State Zip Code
Mailing Address (P.O. Box or Street Address) City State Zip Code
Phone Number Federal Tax ID or Corporate Tax ID No. E-Mail Address
Indicate with an X the vehicle type(s) you will be transporting:
Under penalty of law (MCA 45-7-203), I certify that the statements made and
information contained on this form are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information, and belief; I am the person named on this form; and, if signing for a
business entity or trust, I have full authority to do so.
Applicant's signature Applicant's printed name
Title Date
___ New Motor Vehicles (to include cars, trucks, rugged terrain [sport utility], vans, and buses)
___ New Trailers
___ New or Used Mobile Homes
Montana state authorities reserve the right to reject any form that has been altered.
MV82 (10/19)
This form is available in alternate formats for people with disabilities.
P.O. Box 201431, 302 N Roberts, Helena, MT 59620-1431
Phone (406) 444-3661 Fax (406) 444-0116 dojdealerinfo@mt.gov
Application for Transit
Permit and Plates
(Fees include 3% administration fee per MCA 61-3-111)
Applicant agrees to comply with the provisions of the Mont. Code Ann., and rules and
reg
ulations promulgated thereunder applicable to motor vehicle dealers, distributors
and manufacturers in effect on the date of this Application.