Motor Vehicle Department

The Meagher County Treasurer's Office is not affiliated with the Driver Services Bureau, however for drivers license questions click here or use the links below. For questions about acquiring a REAL ID click here.

Montana Motor Vehicle Department comes to town on the 1st Wednesday of the Month for driver's license renewals and testing. 

Vehicle renewals can be done at the County Treasurer’s office between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm by check, cash or credit card (credit or debit cards are ran through a third party and a convenience fee will be applied to the total). Renewals may be done by mail or on the Merlin Online Renewal system. To renew with the Merlin Online Renewal system, have your renewal card or registration available. Tabs and registration receipts will be mailed the following day after correct payment has been received.

Mail Renewal: Send reminder card from State of MT or registration and $1 per registration mailing fee additional postage may be required if the vehicle is up for rolling reissue and needs a new license plate.

Due to the new Montana State Motor Vehicle computer system, if you come in to the office with paperwork please be prepared to wait.

Title paperwork will be sent to the Treasurer’s Office from your dealer. 

If you are purchasing from a private individual the following paperwork will be required:

1. Montana Title or
2. Out of State Title or
3. Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO)
4. Copy of loan contract (if applicable)
5. Any other applicable supporting documents. New residents may use a valid driver’s license and vehicle registration from their former state for up to 30 days. It is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Montana without valid vehicle liability insurance, certificate of self-insurance or posted indemnity.