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Support Open Land - Five Valleys Land Trust License Plate



"I chose the black bear as the symbol of the open space and urban area interface; because it seems to be the wildest representative of the animal neighbors we share our dwelling and recreating environment with. The Yellow Rumped Warbler is my favorite forest song bird. It is found in town, wilderness, and everywhere in between. The Aspen and Ponderosa are images of the areas of special inspiration to me. The spring carpet of wildflowers speaks to my deepest well of creativity.

I appreciate being given the opportunity to celebrate the rapture I enjoy in natural, open spaces and I relish the chance to participate in their preservation!"


Ordering Information:
It's very easy to order your own Five Valleys "Preserve the Place" specialty license plate. All you need to do is go to your county motor vehicle office and ask for one of the Five Valleys Land Trust specialty plates. You hand over your old plates, pay $20 plus a one time $15 processing fee and they will hand you a new set of Five Valleys plates.

Collector Sample Plates:
Our attractive plates are also available as collector's sample plates. Please call our office (406) 549-0755 or email: fvltoffice@montana.com to request a collector's license plate application. The sample plates are a one time cost of $35.


Frequently Asked Questions

1) How much do Five Valleys Land Trust “Preserve the Place” specialty license plates cost?

The initial fee to Five Valleys Land Trust is $20 per plate (and $20 each subsequent year to renew). Your county treasurer charges an additional $15 per plate (for the first year only) to cover administrative costs.

2) Where does my $20 payment to Five Valleys Land Trust go?

All proceeds from “Preserve the Place” license plate sales and renewals go directly to preserve and protect important river corridors, wildlife habitat, agricultural lands, and scenic open spaces throughout western Montana.

3) Can specialty plates be issued for any kind of vehicle?

“Preserve the Place” plates may be issued to passenger cars, pickups, sport utility vehicles and vans only.

4) Is it possible to transfer my vanity plate characters to a “Preserve the Place” plate?

Yes, if you have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 characters. You may arrange this with your county motor vehicle office.