JDM Car Dealerships in Montana

Vehicles 25 years or older are exempt from federal NHTSA and EPA import standards, and Montana is one of the easier states for JDM registration — there is no emissions program, no annual safety inspection, and right-hand-drive imports are permitted.

Bring your federal import paperwork (CBP Form 7501, EPA Form 3520-1, DOT Form HS-7), the Japanese export certificate with a notarized translation, your bill of sale, and proof of insurance meeting Montana's 25/50/20 minimums to your county treasurer's office. A VIN inspection by law enforcement or an authorized agent is required, and short Japanese chassis numbers are accepted. Montana has no state sales tax.

Montana has historically permitted kei trucks for road use. As kei truck rules have shifted in some other states, confirm the current titling situation with the county treasurer or your dealer before purchasing.

Yes — most Montana dealers ship nationwide. Montana is also a popular registration state for buyers in other states because of its low fees and absence of sales tax; ask the dealer about Montana LLC registration if that's your interest.