Treasurer
Motor Vehicles
Renewals
Vehicle renewals can be done at the County Treasurer’s office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 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.
Please mail to:
Wheatland County Treasurer
PO Box 6930
Harlowton, MT 59036
Titles
If you are new to the County you will need two proof of residency items, with your physical address on it.
If you are from out of state you will need your original title from the previous state you were living in, even if it has a lien on it.
Title paperwork will be sent to the Treasurer’s Office from the dealer you purchased it from.
If you are purchasing from a private individual the following paperwork will be required:
- Montana Title or
- Out of State Title or
- Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO)
- Copy of loan contract (if applicable)
- 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.
If you are selling a vehicle Montana Law states the title must be in your name.
License Plate Options
Standard Plates
The County Treasurer will issue standard plates to all vehicle owners unless they
request other plates. Montana registered trucks and passenger cars must display a
license plate on the front and rear of the vehicle with the renewal tab on the rear plate.
Plate Options
Boats
We do have the Fish Wildlife and Park renewal stickers for boats. These come due every two years.
Off-Road Vehicles
If you need a Trail pass for special trails you must click the link below to purchase from Montana FWP. We do NOT carry these passes.