Drive Yellowstone Forward with our New Montana License Plate
Support Yellowstone National Park with a specialty license plate! Proceeds from the license plate sales go directly to protecting the park. If you live in Montana or have visited this beautiful state and Yellowstone, you’re sure to have seen our Yellowstone license plate that has been in circulation for over 20 years. Our new Yellowstone National Park license plate is now available at all Montana County Treasurer Motor Vehicle Offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy the license plate?
The plate is available at all Montana County Treasurer Motor Vehicle Offices, the same place you go to renew your vehicle registration. Find your county office here. Plates are only available in the state of Montana and not sold through Yellowstone Forever.
How much does the plate cost?
There is an initial sponsorship fee of $30 and each annual renewal of specialty plates is $30. From the Montana Department of Justice Motor Vehicle Division: “You must register your vehicle annually to have sponsored plates, with these exceptions â by paying a one-time contribution, light vehicles 11 years and older that are eligible for permanent registration, and trailers that must be permanently registered, may have sponsored plates.”
What will my donation be used for?
The initial sponsorship fee and subsequent renewal fees go directly to Yellowstone Forever. Proceeds from specialty plate fees support priority projects and programs in the park including wildlife conservation like the Yellowstone Wolf Project, youth programs like Junior Ranger, trail restoration, historical and cultural preservation, Tribal initiatives, and more!
Is my purchase of this specialty plate tax-deductible?
Please ask your tax advisor.
When will the new license plate be available?
The new plate was released in July 2026!
I have the former license plate. What will I need to do to get the new plate?
The County Treasurer’s office issues or renews plates when you pay the applicable vehicle registration fees and any special license plate fees. You can visit your County Treasurer’s office to replace standard plates with a sponsored plate at any time, or order new plates for a new vehicle before the official renewal date. Current license plate holders who renew and wish to continue to have a Yellowstone Forever plate are required to transition to the new plate design.
For complete details about sponsored license plates and vehicle registration, please see the MT Motor Vehicle Division website.
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