The US states, not the national government, control vehicle ownership in the United States.

These are the presence requirements to own a vehicle in this state:

When you register a vehicle - apply for ownership and permission to drive it on public roads - two costs are due:

These are the costs to own a vehicle in this state.

Sales tax is due where a vehicle is owned, not where it is bought - so owning a vehicle in Montana can save you hundreds (or thousands) of dollars.

6.25% of the vehicle's value

$74

In order to register a vehicle (or renew a registration in this state, the vehicle must meet the following inspection requirements:

Annual emissions inspections required for cars ages 2-24 registered in the following metro areas: Austin, Houston, Dallas/Ft. Worth, El Paso. Annual safety inspections required after vehicle is 2 years old. Inspections must be current to register vehicle.