New Vehicle Titling and Registration Services Coming to Montana

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On February 26, 2025, the Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) and every Montana County Treasurer’s office reported that they are preparing to launch a new vehicle services system on March 17, 2025. According to Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, the new system will overhaul the vehicle titling and registration process.

“The new system will offer more online services to customers, electronic payment options, and improved turnaround time for all vehicle service transactions, as well as improve functionality for law enforcement, car dealerships, insurance companies, and simplify county operations,” Knudsen said. “This new vehicle services system is the final phase of MVD’s Credentialing and Registration System (CARS), a multi-phase, multi-year effort to improve customer service and efficiency for Montanans at MVD exam stations and county treasurer’s offices across the state.”

In preparation for the launch, all MVD exam stations will be closed, and County Treasurer offices will not be processing vehicle transactions Thursday, March 13 through Sunday, March 16.

“We have had incredible success with the CARS program so far and I look forward to working with counties across the state to make this final rollout a success,” MVD Administrator Laurie Bakri said. “This system will provide the counties with what they need to better serve their customers and improve efficiency.”

County Treasure offices received new equipment in November, and employees have been training with the new system since November.

“Between the updated technology and programmed efficiencies of CARS, MVD partners and the citizens using vehicle services are expected to see improved ease in obtaining titles, renewing registrations, and all other vehicle-related services,” Knudsen said. “For up-to-date information on office hours and appointment availability, customers can go to their County Treasure’s website.”

For information on MVD exam station hours, please go to https://mvdmt.gov.