Yellowstone CountyMotor Vehicle Department
We are committed to providing efficient, accurate, and courteous service for all your vehicle registration, titling, and licensing needs. Our goal is to ensure a smooth and accessible experience for every resident.
Notice Regarding January Vehicle Renewal Reminder Postcards
The Vehicle Services Bureau has confirmed that it incorrectly calculated the fees printed on the blue vehicle renewal reminder postcards mailed for January renewals. Due to this error, the postcards reflect 2025 fees, when renewals should be based on 2026 fees, as the vehicle is now one year older.
The error originated within the Vehicle Services Bureau postcard calculation process, and the Vehicle Services Bureau is currently taking steps to correct the issue.
- This error results only in overpayments.
- No customers will be required to pay additional money.
- In-person renewals are not affected, as our system displays the correct fee.
- Mailed renewals with a difference greater than $5.00 will be returned so the customer may submit the correct payment.
Thank you for your patience. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this error.
Locations &Hours
| Physical Address | Mailing Address | Hours | Online Appts. | |
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Courthouse 406-256-2833 |
PO Box 35011 |
Monday - Friday |
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Laurel City Hall 406-628-1232 |
P.O. Box 10 |
Monday - Friday |
N/A |
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MetraPark 406-256-2938 |
PO Box 35011 |
Monday - Friday |
N/A |
Please bring either a valid Montana driver’s license, Montana ID card, Tribal ID, or a U.S. Passport showing a current and valid physical address in Yellowstone County or a photo ID and two items that can confirm your residency in Yellowstone County.
View A List Of Acceptable Documents To Confirm Your Residency
Metra Motor VehicleSatellite Office is OPEN!
Metra Branch Hours of operation
6:30am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday (excluding Holidays)
Location
308 6th Ave. North Billings, MT 59101
This location does not accept physical mailing of any documents. All parcels should be mailed to PO Box 35011 Billings, MT 59107.
No cash transactions will be accepted at this location. You may pay by check, money order, cashier check, debit/credit card ONLY. (A 2.5% bank fee will be added to any payment by debit/credit card)
Type of Vehicle Transactions to be completed at this site will be as follows:
- Registration Renewals
- Temporary Registration Permits/40 Day stickers
- Non-Dealer Title work. (If you have your title in hand we can process your new title work. If you bought your vehicle from a dealer, you need to contact the main Motor Vehicle office (406.256.2833), located at 217 North 27th Street, room 109, to complete your title work.
If you just bought a vehicle from a dealership, we recommend scheduling an appointment for one to eight days before your permit expires. To check on the status of your title work, please reach out to your dealer first. If they confirm that the documents have been sent to our office, you're all set to schedule an appointment or stop by at your convenience.
To avoid waiting in line, The Motor Vehicle Department is currently accepting scheduled appointments in the Billings office and limited walk in transactions for title work. No more than 5 title transactions per customer, per day. For walk in title service, take a ticket to wait for service.
We have opened our Express Renewal window. No more than 5 renewals per customer. Online renewals, link below, are processed the following business day.
There is a mail box on the front of the courthouse doors that may be used to drop off renewals. You may also mail in your request to Yellowstone County Treasurer PO Box 35011 Billings, MT 59107. Please add the postage amount listed on your renewal card to the total of your payment.
Proof of residency is a requirement to title and register a vehicle in Montana. Please bring either a valid Montana driver’s license, Montana ID card, Tribal ID, or a U.S. Passport showing a current and valid physical address in Yellowstone County or a photo ID and two items that can confirm your residency in Yellowstone County. View A List Of Acceptable Documents To Confirm Your Residency