Licenses, Registrations, UCR, HVUT,
Special Fuel User, Titles & CDL
International Fuel Tax Agreement License
The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is a fuel-licensing program, which companies may license vehicles powered by diesel fuel for travel in more than one jurisdiction. The procedures are similar to licensing under the International Registration Plan. For additional information, phone 406/444-2998 or visit IFTA online.
International Registration Plan (IRP) Registration
If you have a commercial trucking business based in Montana and you travel to at least one other state or Canadian province, you may be eligible to license under the International Registration Plan (IRP).
IRP is a vehicle registration program that allows a carrier to license commercial trucks in one state (base or home state) for travel in the 48 continental US states and eleven Canadian provinces. Each truck is issued one registration (cab card) and license plate. The registration lists each jurisdiction in which you will travel. For additional information, Monday thru Friday 8am - 5pm phone the Helena office at 406/444-2998.
Heavy Vehicle Highway Use Tax (HVUT)
Federal regulations require all states to verify payment of, or exemption from the tax before issuing or renewing vehicle registrations. Before a vehicle is registered, the owner must provide proof this tax has been paid. Thisis done at the time of licensing at the county or in MCS when registering under the IRP.
UCR: Important Notice for all Interstate Carriers
If you operate a truck or bus in interstate or international commerce there is a new federal law that applies to your business. The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) program requires individuals and companies that operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate or international commerce to register their business with Montana and pay an annual fee based on the size of their fleet.
A "commercial motor vehicle" is defined as a self-propelled or towed vehicle used on the highways in commerce principally to transport passengers or cargo, if the vehicle:
a. has a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more;
b. is designed to transport 11 or more passengers (including the driver); or
c. is used in transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placarding.
You must register by July 15, 2010 in order to be in compliance to operate in interstate commerce.
The fee brackets for motor carriers are as follows:
| Fee Brackets for Motor Carriers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of CMV’s owned or operated by exempt or non-exempt motor carrier, motor private carrier, or freight forwarder | Fee per entity for exempt or non-exempt motor carrier, motor private carrier or freight forwarder | Fee per entity for broker or leasing company |
| 0-2 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| 3-5 | $227.00 | |
| 6-20 | $452.00 | |
| 21-100 | $1,576.00 | |
| 101-1,000 | $7,511.00 | |
| 1,001 or more | $73,346.00 | |
Example: A motor carrier operating four tractors, eight trailers and nine straight trucks has a fleet size of twenty-one commercial motor vehicles and pays $1,576.00.
To avoid delays, it is highly recommended that you register on-line. Go to www.ucr.in.gov and follow the step-by-step instructions. Payments may be made on-line using MasterCard, Visa or e-Check.
Special Fuel User License
The Special Fuel User (SU) license is now being issued through the Fuel Tax Management and Analysis Bureau.
Every contractor/sub-contractor working on a public road project using special fuel (diesel) is required to have an SU license. For additional information, please call 406/444-7689 and consult the Contractor's Fuel Usage booklet.
See also...
Services offered by other Montana state or county departments:
Commercial Drivers Licenses –
The Montana Department of Justice - Motor Vehicle Division is responsible for driver licensing and driver accident records. For more information,
visit the CDL website or call 406/444-4536.
Intrastate Licensing and Registration –
If you are only traveling in the state of Montana and wish to register your vehicle, complete out and submit an
Intrastate License Application.
Title & Registration -
MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION
Montana Department of Justice
1003 Buckskin Drive
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
Phone: 406/846-6000
