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Moving to Montana
Once you live here, you typically have 60 days to get a driver license and 60 days to title your car.
Taxes and housing
| State income tax | Top listed rate 5.65% |
|---|---|
| Average sales tax (state + local) | 0.00% |
| Average property tax (real estate) | 0.74% effective |
| Personal property tax (vehicles) | Yes — 1.13% effective. County property tax on vehicles, about 1.13% effective |
| Median home value | $472,698 |
Car title and license
| Tax on buying/titling a car | 0.00% |
|---|---|
| Title fee | $10.00 |
| Registration (base) | $30.00 |
| Car inspection | Varies by county — confirm locally |
| Nurse license from another state | Usually transfers (compact) |
Parks and people
| State parks | 55 |
|---|---|
| National parks | 2 |
| Population | 1,151,831 |
| Population density | 7.9 per sq mi |
| Demographics | 85.1% White (non-Hispanic) 4.3% Hispanic 1.1% Black 0.9% Asian |
| Violent crime | 423.5 per 100,000 |
Estimated income tax in Montana
Uses 2026 single-filer tax brackets (top listed rate 5.65%) after a per-dependent exemption. Not your actual tax bill.
Estimate car title cost in Montana
Uses this state’s title fee, plate, base registration, and 0.00% tax. County extras are not included.
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Your to-do list in Montana
- Get a MT driver license within 60 days. Bring your current license, Social Security number, and two proofs you live in Montana.
- Title and register the car within 60 days. Inspection: Varies by county — confirm locally.
- Make sure car insurance meets 25/50/25.
- Register to vote. Montana elections site.
- Nurse license: Montana is in the nurse compact, so a compact RN license often still works. Confirm with the board of nursing if you are changing primary residence.
Get a driver license60days after you become a resident
Title your car60days
Register to vote15days before an election (typical)
Moving from Montana
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Moving to Montana
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