Do I Need an Inspection To Renew My Tags in Montana?

No, Montana does not require safety inspections or emissions testing to renew vehicle tags. Montana law mandates that motor vehicles be properly registered and display license plates, but does not include inspection requirements as a condition of registration renewal.

Montana vehicle owners receive license plate tabs upon renewal. These tabs are stickers applied directly to the license plate and display the month and year of registration. Vehicles should display two tabs: a white tab indicating the month of registration and a colored tab indicating the year, unless the vehicle is permanently registered, in which case owners receive one tab printed with "PERM."

Contact Information for Tag Services

Montana Motor Vehicle Division
302 North Roberts Street, Helena, MT 59601
Phone: (406) 444-3933
Official Website: Motor Vehicle Division