Motor Vehicle Department

  • All new title work, registrations, and renewals will be processed daily until 4 pm on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Title work will be limited to 3 title transactions per registering customer.
  • If you purchased any type of vehicle car, truck, RV, ATV, boat, or motorcycle from a dealership, you will receive a letter from this office stating that we have your title work, and listing any extra requirements needed to process your new registration and title work.
  • If you purchased any type of vehicle from a private party, please let us know in advance so we may help you with all required paperwork that needs to be completed. 

Please Note

  • Online renewals are processed by the State of Montana and can be completed only if there are no changes made to your vehicle registration. If changes are to be made to your renewal, you must come in person to Lake County to renew.
  • Montana Drivers Licenses are processed by the State of Montana. Please call them at 406-444-3933.