The Flathead County Treasurer’s Office and Montana Motor Vehicle Division will close temporarily while launching a new vehicle services system.  

The new system will overhaul the vehicle titling and registration process on March 17. To prepare for the change, all Motor Vehicle Division exam stations in Flathead County will not process vehicle transactions March 13 through March 16.  

The new system will offer more online services to customers, electronic payment options, and improved turnaround time for all vehicle service transactions, as well as improve functionality for law enforcement, car dealerships, insurance companies, and simplify county operations, according to a release from the county.  

This new vehicle services system is the final phase of a multi-phase, multi-year effort to improve customer service and efficiency for Montanans at motor vehicle exam stations and county treasurer’s offices across the state.  

“We’re excited to bring the expanded services of the CARS program to Flathead County,” said Flathead County Treasurer Adele Krantz, who oversees the Motor Vehicle Division. “This system will streamline titling and registration, making the process faster, more efficient, and more accessible for our community.”  

Flathead County received new equipment in November, and employees have been training with the new system since then. Citizens using vehicle services are expected to see improved ease in obtaining titles, renewing registrations, and all other vehicle-related services.  

For up-to-date information on Flathead County Motor Vehicle office hours and availability, visit flathead.mt.gov. For information on exam station hours, visit mvdmt.gov.