Montana LLC Aircraft Registration
Form a Montana LLC to hold and register your aircraft.
Secure online application • Document portal • Registration support
Aircraft ownership involves FAA registration, security agreements, and airworthiness records. We form your Montana LLC, prepare the FAA bill of sale and registration application, and coordinate the documentation for financed aircraft.
Formation, registration, and compliance — together
Form Your Montana LLC
We prepare and file the LLC formation documents and establish your Montana business entity.
Register Your Asset
Submit asset information and ownership documents through a secure client portal.
Stay Compliant
Receive annual compliance reminders and keep important documents organized in your account.
A compliance-focused registration service
A Montana LLC may be used to own and register your Aircraft, but eligibility and any tax obligations can depend on your state of residence, where the Aircraft is used, financing arrangements, insurance requirements, titling, and your home-state rules. We provide this as a documented registration and compliance service — not a tax loophole. You remain responsible for complying with applicable registration and tax laws where your asset is located and used.
Benefits
- Entity ownership suited to aircraft administration
- FAA bill of sale and registration application prepared
- Security agreements and lien documentation for financed aircraft
- Document vault for airworthiness and maintenance records
- Annual compliance reminders
Considerations
- Aircraft are registered with the FAA; state and local requirements may also apply.
- Financed aircraft require security agreements filed with the FAA.
What you'll need
A managed process, not just a form
You're entering a guided workflow. We handle the paperwork at each phase and track your registration from start to renewal.
Three ways to work with us
Start with formation, add registration, or go complete with ongoing compliance. Review exact pricing on our pricing page.
Montana LLC
Form your entity and get organized.
- LLC formation & state filing
- Registered agent (first year)
- Formation documents
- Client portal access
LLC + Asset Registration
Form the LLC and register your asset.
- Everything in Montana LLC
- Asset registration preparation
- Title & document processing
- Secure document upload
- Registration tracking
Complete + Compliance
Formation, registration, and ongoing management.
- Everything in LLC + Registration
- Annual report reminders
- Compliance monitoring
- Document vault
- Renewal management
Ready to begin? Create your secure account and we'll guide you through each phase.
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Form Your Montana LLC
Articles, Operating Agreement, registered agent.
Collect Aircraft Documents
FAA bill of sale, prior registration, insurance.
Prepare Registration Packet
FAA registration application and security documents.
File & Receive
Staff file with the FAA; registration delivered.
Annual Compliance
Registration and airworthiness reminders.
Aircraft registration FAQ
Yes. Aircraft are registered with the FAA, not a state DMV. We prepare the FAA bill of sale and registration application and coordinate filing.
Yes. Financed aircraft require a security agreement filed with the FAA and lender consent; we prepare the security documents.
Montana Aeronautics 2026 Aircraft Registration Fee Schedule
The Montana Aeronautics 2026 Aircraft Registration Fee has two parts: an initial registration fee based on aircraft type and age, and an annual registration fee due by the applicable deadline. This fee schedule is provided as a reference to help customers estimate fees. Fees are not all-inclusive and may change at the discretion of the Montana Department of Transportation, including the Montana Aeronautics Division. Annual registration fees must be paid before the deadline to avoid late penalties equal to three times the annual registration fee.
Annual Registration Fee — Quick Reference
| Aircraft Type | 0–5 Yrs 2021–2026 | 6–10 Yrs 2016–2020 | 11–20 Yrs 2006–2015 | 21–30 Yrs 1996–2005 | 31–40 Yrs 1986–1995 | Over 40 Yrs Before 1986 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TYPE 0Glider, Ultralight, Balloon, Homebuilt, Antique, Over 40 Years | — | — | — | — | — | $45.00 |
| TYPE 1Single Piston Electric Engine, Fixed Gear, 200 HP & Under | $675.00 | $393.75 | $225.00 | $112.50 | $56.25 | $45.00 |
| TYPE 2Single Piston Engine, Fixed Gear, Over 200 HP | $1,125.00 | $562.50 | $337.50 | $168.75 | $112.50 | $45.00 |
| TYPE 3Single Piston Engine, Retractable Gear, 200 HP & Under | $1,350.00 | $675.00 | $393.75 | $225.00 | $168.75 | $45.00 |
| TYPE 4Single Piston Engine, Retractable Gear, Over 200 HP | $1,575.00 | $900.00 | $450.00 | $281.25 | $225.00 | $45.00 |
| TYPE 5Multi-Engine, Piston | $1,800.00 | $1,125.00 | $562.50 | $393.75 | $337.50 | $45.00 |
| TYPE 6Helicopter, Piston (Single & Multi-Engine) | $1,575.00 | $1,012.50 | $506.25 | $337.50 | $281.25 | $45.00 |
| TYPE 7Single Engine Turboprop / Prop Jet, Fixed Wing or Helicopter | $3,375.00 | $1,575.00 | $1,012.50 | $675.00 | $393.75 | $45.00 |
| TYPE 8Multi-Engine Turboprop / Prop Jet, Fixed Wing or Helicopter | $4,500.00 | $2,250.00 | $1,350.00 | $900.00 | $450.00 | $45.00 |
| TYPE 9Jet Engine, Turbofan, Turbojet, Single & Multi Engine | $6,750.00 | $3,375.00 | $1,800.00 | $1,125.00 | $562.50 | $45.00 |
Source: Montana Aeronautics Division — 2026 Aircraft Registration Fee Schedule (updated 01/10/2020). Fees subject to change. This schedule is for reference purposes only and does not constitute a guarantee of fees. Contact the Montana Department of Transportation / Aeronautics Division for official fee determinations.
Every document, organized and secure
Your secure client portal keeps formation, registration, and compliance records in one place — accessible anytime, long after the initial transaction.
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We'll save your LLC documents, registration information, invoices, and compliance records in one place. Account → Asset → LLC → Documents → Payment → Processing → Portal.
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