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Completed Surveys. There is even an option for a permanent vehicle registration for certain vehicles. http://www.plateshack.com/y2k/Massachusetts/ma2003sept.jpg, “I will live in Montana. Name an advanced prosperous modern society that doesn’t have a large influential government. A plan was proposed in the 1999 Montana Legislature Session to change things, but it was defeated. Cool! A $25 personalized plate application fee is required . Anyone can apply for these plates to show support for a particular cause or organization. Like, in the police report. The irony, of course, is that you complain about how electric car tax breaks are taking your tax dollars. Driving across the state, you'll notice the numbers change from town to town, which should give some insight into why the numbers are there. Tag number 6 was auctioned off for 600K recently. The U.S. state of Montana first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and … And there’s not a dam& thing that California or any other state can do about it. He’s owned an E63 AMG wagon, roadtripped across the US in a Lotus without air conditioning, and posted a six-minute laptime on the Circuit de Monaco in a rented Ford Fiesta. Which is to say that I often pay extra for those special plates that I think look cool, but no one else ever notices. Can you get it trouble for it? Then stays there forever. I had to deal with them in other states though. Mostly because it was well-written, genuinely informative, and didn’t feel the need to descend into anti-government rhetoric. SUVs or Muscle Cars would inly matter for them foreign visitors from the “socialist” countries or the German Autobahn-fascists. 2 digit tags can be transferred and are usually sold. Contact a County. I never knew how prevalent that scheme was. However, I would like to point out a couple of facts: That’s even if you have an (Arizona?) Unlike many states, plates in Colorado run with the owner, not the vehicle itself. Motorcycles work the same, except they are cheaper, and there isn’t a DEQ requirement. 2008 Virginia (Natural Single) License Plate $ 9.99. US license plates showcase historical figures, famous landmarks, and state symbols. What say you now, Montanan?” Got that beat by a long way… 83 in Fort Pierce, FL. :). :) All vanity plates expire in November, and all commercial and motorcycle plates expire in December. That especially applies to California residents, since the Golden State recently launched a “CHEATERS” program that’s designed for people to turn in their tax-evading neighbors. But if you are caught, it could mean bad news. Some don’t care, but if I had an exotic I’d jump through hoops to avoid that crime against design. I keep hearing about it at Cars and Coffee, some are doing it to get get around emissions testing rules here in NC too. Anyone can get them. However, several other designs are also available, and the state changes license plate design once in 5 years. What I meant to convey was that at least one judge at the time of the THEN newly imported law found that the intention of the lawmaker was that NJ case law should also be considered Delaware law. Plates are renewed from January to November. The current rate is $4.57 for each $100 of assessed value. Cops do enforce the speed limits, sorry, but you can still go fast, assuming any car coming towards you is a cop. I did learn that a 95 Ford Taurus shakes like a banshee when going over a 100 mph per hour. Montana Quilters Have Their Own License Plate. Why Are There So Many South Dakota License Plates in Mexico? We do have a 5.0-5.6% sales tax, but you wouldn’t have to pay it if you transferred the title from another state. Maine is fun. I could get a few hundred for mine, I think I’ll give it to my kid someday instead. License Plate Options and Requirements. I don’t find Maine’s safety inspection requirement particularly onerous – the things you will fail on are things that should be taken care of, and if you strongly disagree with an inspector the State Police will cheerfully referee. In most cases, it costs around $1,000 up front to form the LLC and use the law firm as a registered agent. That’s about 77k for the year you buy that Veyron and the same percentage on its assessed value every single year thereafter. Funny what clicks in a five year old mind. Not break the law because you don’t agree with it. Peace of mind for less than $20. I usually only put the back plate on my car, I think most states require both. Im sure a lot of folks in counties bordering Oregon have cars and trucks registered to an Oregon address. Are state sales taxes and use taxes too high? If you own the truck for 6 years in VT that would be a total of $1992 over the 6 years. I got my license in 1981 and my first car in 1982, so I never had any personal experience with Florida vehicle inspections. Now, if I had far more expensive vehicles, or resided in a state or locality, with much higher tax rates, I would of jumped all over it. Obviously the more expensive the car the longer the break-even, but for most of us, it’s just whether you pay it up front, or down the road. Is so severely limited in the ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurologic or orthopedic condition that the person cannot ascend or descend more than ten stair steps. There’s also a small heard of what may be bison on the “Land” portion, though they figure more prominently another Montana plate that says simply “Let Buffalo Roam.” And what better way to facilitate that than to drive your car on paved highways through the state? I am getting the new Endless Summer plate when my car is up for renewal this year; the colors will look perfect with my black car. Here’s where I’d be worried even if I thought I could dodge the IRS. The current prefix being issued is PD. Jokes aside, license plates are a source of pride for many drivers. Cary @ Yale U has opposed this development and promoted the idea of incorporation becoming a federal mater, but still the only federal incorporation remains the ones that are supported in the constitution. The long-held practice is tied to that theme of Maine being the "Vacationland" promoted on the license plate. Or you could just pay the fines for lacking a front plate. In 2006, I purchased a $37,000 F150 in Oregon. I drove my project Celica around for the longest time with no exhaust. Oregon, Montana, Delaware and New Hampshire have no sales tax and are good places to register high-end cars. Question on Florida plates…I grew up there and knew about the county bit, but I often see “Sunshine State” in the county spot on cars, mainly when I am not in Florida. Coming from an all self service country I LOVE when somebody pumps for me. The list is organized alphabetically by county name as well as numerically by license plate number. Thank you, btw, for not going down the easy route of condescention. In Montana, one of seven states to issue county-coded plates, the hardest to find is a "55" the number for license plates sold in Petroleum County. HOME | CONTACT | ATTORNEY GENERAL | NEWS | MT.GOV | TITLE 6 INFO | PRIVACY & SECURITY POLICY This isn’t what you think. The Bozeman airport is the nicest airport in Montana due to the folks that fly their jets into the area. Montana vehicle registrations are yearly. Montana Counties. Seemed an expensive option. You can go to Google Maps street view search and type in the address they are giving you to see an actual picture of what the address looks like. ... has fueled a bumper crop of specialty license plates. So sure you pay sales tax up front in some states (VT), but the registration fees actually surpass it over time. You can register a car that wouldn’t be street legal anywhere else in the country. The problem in VA is that the dense population and road needs are in the north (Fairfax/Arlington counties and surroundings) and the political power and interests are all over the states – the State legislature spreads the road maintenance money all over the state shorting northern VA needs. Since there is no easy way to display an image of “call before you dig” on a license plate, Montana decided to just give up entirely and depict a chipmunk wearing a hardhat and carrying a shovel. That makes us a register of convenience state for people in NE states with much more expensive insurance. Yes, I know, you are going to argue that “you” don’t own the car - the LLC does. FYI as a MT resident in the know, this may make good sense if you’re buying a Veyron, but doesn’t for everyday cars. The catch with registering in Oregon is that your vehicle must pass DEQ every time registration is due (every two years, after the initial four on a new car). It’s a fix-it ticket in CA if someone cites you (has never happened). Each one sported license plates from Montana, a state that accommodates out-of-state luxury car collectors when they register vehicles to duck sales and other taxes in their home states. How pathetic do you have to be to pull something like this ? Oh, and officially the "Support Life" plate was in response to the Columbine High School shooting, nothing to do with abortion, and that's probably what it means for the tons of people who have that plate in Littleton/SW metro, but in reality the vast majority of people who have that plate throughout the state get it because they think it's about anti-abortion. After a personalized plate is issued, each transfer and/or renewal of the plate requires a $10 fee. Now the next time you see one drive by, you’ll have a bit of trivia to share with the family. The Montana license plate scam is back in the news. However, if you purchase a car from a private individual, you may need to get the plates yourself from your local Department of Motor Vehicles. For example, the biggest city in the state is Sioux Falls. Living in Missouri, we have a yearly personal property tax on things like automobiles, planes, boats, etc, but over the river in Illinois they don’t. In Hong Kong they auction off plates with lucky numbers. Signature: Date: Printed Name: Montana county and state authorities reserve the right to reject any form that has been altered. NOTE: Some sponsored license plates may not be available as motorcycle plates or other plate types. His parents are very disappointed. In CA you pay both, high sales tax on purchase, new or used, and high annual fees, that include personal property tax and a weight fee on trucks. And all of them were the same old crap: pointless inspections, wasting incredible amounts of time and resources, and solving nothing. I do recall going with my father when he had his vehicles inspected. Some people choose to get plates that represent their alma mater, while others opt for ones that support a cause. If the car is a year old or newer and you see a number six on the expiration tag for the month, than it’s a safe bet that the car is a rental. Oooooh, nitpicky. And So Does Everyone Else. Pretend, instead, you live in Montana. I am sure these safety inspections did catch plenty or legitimate problems – burnt out or broken lights, excessively worn tires, worn brake pads, windshield wiper blades, etc. Or you can just take the car somewhere else, the test is cheap. Here in SE Fla. the revenuers, I mean cops, are very dastardly about being here more than 30 days without local registration and local drivers license… it gives them a perfect excuse to give you three tickets in the time they would normally give you just one. In 2017, several states attempted to introduce bills to amend license plate laws in the two-plate states. That, but VA does have a lot more roads than most other states to pay for. Also, there are many many wealthy folks with ranches in Montana. County Websites. He told me they were much larger than most in the UK & many wouldn’t pass a safety inspection where he was from. Here's what license plates look like in all 50 states and Washington DC. The county code is also on the yearly validation decal so you can tell where vanity and specialty plates were issued. Licenseplates.tv will accurately manufacture your vanity license plate using the original numbers retrieved from vehicle registration documents. Please see the dictionary. inspections have always been a rip off for consumers and a boon for repair shops, all about money not safety. We have no inspections in FL, no significant rise in ”death traps” on the road compared to every other state I’ve driven in. Montana Quilters Have Their Own License Plate. Fun article. I still have the plate. Montana license plate. False statements which form the basis of the denial letter you will receive shortly in the mail. Thanks for that! in addition to. The “sadly” bit primarily applies to my license plate-ridden life. My grandparents’ RV and tow-behind Jeep were both registered in Montana for the same reason. “Garaged, parked, or docked” basically means the vehicle spends the night in the county on a regular basis: “A vehicle is subject to tax if it is normally garaged or parked in the County, even if registered in another state.” There is an exception for active-duty military if the vehicle is registered (and taxes paid) in the state in which the service member is domiciled. SUMMARY: Montana License Plates. It was after midnight when I was 19, so I’m sure the cop was trolling to see if I’d been drinking. 2019 North Dakota (Single) License Plate $ 9.99. After ten years you can buy a permanent tag. Most states will probably insist on back taxes, which would wipe out your entire savings and hit you with a massive bill. Number 57 went for 75 grand in a charity auction that came with a 57 T bird. Anyone can look up a license plate number and get the name and address of who that vehicle is registered to. Your total cost to have us form the MT LLC in one day and register your auto initially is $800 (not including Luxury Tax). About three-fourths of the 50 states have a slogan or a motto on their license plate. ”. Montana law requires new plates to be issued every five years. It screwed into the tow-hook slot. The Answer Might Surprise You. Why don’t you have a seat right over there for me? Military members do it all the time. The corporation owns the vehicle. 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Since license plates are distributed and handled on a statewide basis, there are often varying regulations across the country. There’s a whole list of different plates and their additional prices which generally run between $20.00-$50.00. It all depends on what people are willing to pay. Australia had something similar. Honestly one of the best I’ve read on TTAC in weeks. Ultimately the state takes complaints seriously enough that the overwhelming majority of shops are honest. For so many Americans, our 2020 travel plans were limited to just that – plans – as the year saw sharp declines in air, rail, bus, cruise line, and even highway travel. Do you really live in Montana? If you can afford to pay more taxes, you should be proud that you are able to do so. Starts at 2.4% of MSRP the first year, declines over time to, IIRC, .7%. For example, “168” sounds like on the road to wealth. In South Dakota, the first number denotes what community you are from. http://www.plateshack.com/y2k/Massachusetts2/ma2012.jpg On FEBRUARY 22. ; Fee: The fee for a personalized license plate in Montana is $25 in addition to the regular renewal fee. Typical Montana car is a battered pickup, followed closely by a dualie. At 3 in the afternoon. Regardless, the local inspection station could always find some trivial fault with the vehicle. These plates, often made of paper, are usually valid for 30 to 40 days, or until your actual license plates arrive. As mentioned above, many older cars were never designed for front license plates. But I am the first to point out that 1.) It has been my project car for a while turning it to a little exotic look, changing hubcaps ( originalwheel.com ) color paint as well. That said, Krhodes1 does have a valid point. In addition to his devious smile, the chipmunk is holding a piece of paper which, upon closer inspection, says “PLANS.” I think Chris Hansen needs to pay this guy a visit when he’s done with the Veyron owner. I have a mild obsession with license plates. The first one or two digits of the plate number is the number for the county where the plate was issued. Must be a new thing with MA plates. But somewhere along the way somebody got the rather bright idea to expand the scope of the NJ corporate tax law to include all corporations and not just railroads, this worked like a charm for NJ, incorporators flocked to the state as the very liberal corporate code allowed trusts to be formed (and some rather more intricate points of corporate law that where good from a management and owner standpoint). In the old days, Idaho would literally number the county specific plates by each purchase. View information on license plate types & requirements. As the attorney in this relationship, I have to be the one to tell you the bad news, and it’s twofold bad news. I bought an aftermarket screw-in license plate holder for my old car. You pay no sales or use tax and then bring your car to whatever state you live in and drive the vehicle with tax-free impunity. Specifically you want plate 86999 or lower, because that is the highest number originally issued on a black porcelain base prior to 1942, and therfore can be displayed in that format today. WI is a front license plate required state, but over 20 years I’ve only been stopped for it once. Currently, I’m sitting at a hotel bar in Helena, it was damned cold in Cut Bank yesterday. Doesn’t help at all that the politics are very different in the two areas. In its simplest form, an exotic car with a Montana plates is an immense tax dodge. My point is, living in a state that has no inspections since 1981, I see no discernible difference in the amount of junk cars and “death traps” on the road compared to any other state I have been in that DOES have inspections. Number 4 is the lowest number that a taxpayer can have. Apparently, Montana bills itself as the “Teepee Capital of the World” – a point they drive home with a license plate commemorating the achievement. This makes it effectively a tax on out-of-state passers-through (or people who are in a hurry). This is set up by the dealer. Of all the transplants in California, Illinoisans seem to keep their out of state plates the longest, probably for this reason. After that the counties are assigned numbers in alphabetical order. The other thing to consider is insurance. I wasn’t inquiring about the word socialism. For a license plate. BTW: “but it’s 63 degrees here in Georgia and I’m writing this on my porch. Many … A tag 75000 to as much as 1000 dollars for a tag around 10000. The local cops often stake out the exits to the upscale apartment complexes near major employment centers during weekday morning commute time, trolling for drivers heading out to work with out if state plates. And yes, we have more specialty plates than any other state, most of them are pretty cheap too. Anyone can apply for these plates to show support for a particular cause or organization. And so, I will now answer that, virtually assuring that TTAC will lose the wealthy exotic car owner and Montana attorney readership, but perhaps gain a following among county tax commissioners. I’ve always just dealt with the no-front-plate. Many fault lines in Montana remain unmapped. As depicted by an elderly woman sitting in a rocking chair reading to two children, all of whom appear to be seated rather precariously on a cliff. I think he just wanted probable cause to check me out, although I didnt fit any obvious criminal profile. I’ve done it in Jersey when the attendant was being slow/lazy and I needed to get going. :). 2 digit tags can be transferred and are usually sold. When I was a kid I remember my dad registering some of his beaters in Summit County, Utah (Wealthy area that includes Ski resorts and Park City). Imagine going to your garage to start up your Veyron one morning only to be greeted by Chris Hansen. Weird question, and I don't have anything to back this up other than my observation - but it definitely seems like I see more Virginia license plates around RI than any other state (except MA plates). because so many people believe that the law doesn’t apply to them and they can do whatever they want, then bitch when they get caught and end up with a license suspension, impounded vehicle and fines. We also have no automobile checks which result in having many “death traps” on the road. 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