The Missoula County Board of County Commissioners has limited authority to authorize refunds or to waive certain taxes, penalty and interest, fees and costs that have been paid to the Missoula County Treasurer's Office.

Under certain circumstances, Missoula County will authorize a refund of fees and taxes paid for a motor vehicle transaction. Refunds will only be considered if your renewal was made on or before the end of your renewal period.

Examples of requests that may be approved:

• Motor vehicle was renewed in error after it had been sold or totaled. The sale or accident must have occurred on or before the registration expiration. Also, you must provide proof of sale or proof of insurance that the vehicle was totaled and the original tab and registration. You must submit your request within 30 days after the date it was renewed.

Examples of requests that will not be approved:

• Motor vehicle was sold or totaled in a wreck after the registration was renewed.
• You intend to skip registration for a year but register prior to the end of the renewal period.
• Motor vehicle falls under the Montana lemon law statute, MCA 61-4-503.

If you paid to use a credit/debit card or electronic check, the processing fee will not be refunded for any reason. This is an expense incurred by Missoula County.

How you file for a refund depends on how you paid.

If you mailed your payment or dropped it off in-person, use the form below to request a refund. If you paid online, do not use this form: request your refund by clicking here.