What types of upfitter bodies can be titled through a Montana LLC?

Flatbed bodies, dump bodies, service bodies, utility bodies, box bodies, crane bodies, and similar commercial upfit configurations all go through the same Montana LLC titling process. The finished vehicle receives a Montana title and plates regardless of body type.

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Montana LLC Formation for Cab & Chassis Vehicles

Cab and chassis units carry high price tags and complex titling rules. Montana charges zero sales tax and processes both incomplete and completed vehicle registrations. Street Legal Hookup provides LLC formation and filing support, 100% remote.

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What is a cab and chassis vehicle and can it be titled through a Montana LLC?

A cab and chassis is an incomplete commercial vehicle. The cab, engine, frame, and drivetrain are complete, while the rear body is added by a secondary manufacturer (an upfitter). Montana processes both incomplete and completed vehicle titles, and Street Legal Hookup provides the full LLC formation and filing support remotely with zero sales tax.

Cab & Chassis Body Types Supported Through Montana LLC

Flatbed trucks built on Ford F-450/F-550, Ram 3500/4500, and GMC 3500/4500 chassis
Service body trucks with aluminum or steel utility compartments
Dump trucks with hydraulic dump bed upfits on medium-duty chassis
Utility and crane trucks with aerial lift or crane body upfits
Box trucks and dry vans on Class 5 through Class 7 chassis
Specialty vocational bodies including mechanics trucks, lube trucks, and fuel delivery trucks

Two-Stage Titling: Incomplete and Completed Vehicles

Cab and chassis vehicles are sold by the primary manufacturer as an incomplete vehicle. A second manufacturer (the upfitter) adds the body and issues a completed vehicle statement. Montana processes both stages.

If your vehicle is at the incomplete stage, Street Legal Hookup works with the IVD (Incomplete Vehicle Document) and the original MCO from the chassis manufacturer. Once a body is added, the upfitter provides a completed vehicle certification included in the Montana title application. Both paths are straightforward through a Montana LLC.

Questions about where your vehicle falls in this process? Contact us with your VIN and we will confirm what documentation applies to your situation.

Why Montana for Cab & Chassis Registration

Montana has no sales tax on vehicle purchases. For a $60,000 cab-chassis unit in a 9% sales-tax state, that is $5,400 saved before the body is even added. Montana also has no emissions testing requirement for most vehicle types, and registration fees are based on GVWR rather than purchase price.

For additional commercial vehicle options, see our heavy truck registration assistance and mini truck registration assistance pages.

Cab & Chassis Montana LLC Registration FAQ

What is a cab and chassis vehicle?

A cab and chassis is an incomplete commercial vehicle. The cab, engine, frame rails, and drivetrain are complete, but the rear body has not been added. Common examples: flatbed trucks, dump trucks, service body trucks, and utility trucks built on chassis from Ford, Ram, GMC, or similar manufacturers. A secondary company called an upfitter adds the final body.

Do cab and chassis vehicles title differently than standard trucks?

They can. A cab-chassis sold before body completion comes with an Incomplete Vehicle Document (IVD) from the primary manufacturer. Once a body is installed, the upfitter issues a Completed Vehicle Certification. Montana processes both stages, and our team confirms which documents apply to your specific situation.

What upfitter body types can be titled through a Montana LLC?

Flatbed bodies, dump bodies, service bodies, utility bodies, box bodies, crane bodies, and similar configurations all go through the same Montana LLC titling process. The finished vehicle gets a Montana title and plates regardless of body type.

Is the cab and chassis process different from titling a standard pickup truck?

The Montana LLC formation process is the same. The titling paperwork adds one step: confirming whether you have an incomplete or completed vehicle designation and gathering the appropriate manufacturer documentation. That determination is part of the intake process with Street Legal Hookup.