The season started in August 1981 and finished in May 1982.
[1] In Montenegrin Republic League 1981-82 participated 14 teams.
Among the clubs which didn't play on previous season were Lovćen (relegated from Yugoslav Second League) and three best teams from lower tier - Zabjelo, Tara Cetinje and Ivangrad.
[2] The title won Lovćen, with three points more than Čelik[3][4] On season 1981–82, four Montenegrin teams played in higher leagues of SFR Yugoslavia.
[5] Budućnost participated in 1981–82 Yugoslav First League, while three other teams (Sutjeska, OFK Titograd and Mogren) played in 1981–82 Yugoslav Second League.