A Montana motor vehicle bill of sale (Form MV24) documents the details of a vehicle transfer in Montana between a private buyer and seller. It outlines the terms of the transaction, including the agreed-upon purchase price, the condition of the vehicle, and any additional terms negotiated and mutually accepted by both parties.
Both buyer and seller should sign the bill of sale before a notary public.
Registering a Motor Vehicle
New owners must register their vehicles within sixty days of acquisition or after establishing residence in the state of Montana, and the registration must be renewed after one or two years. If the vehicle is older than 11 years, owners can register it permanently.
Registration renewal for Montana can be done online through the Motor Vehicle Division or in person at any local county treasurer’s office.
Gather Required Documents
You need the following documents to register your vehicle in Montana:
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Proof of ownership:
- Bill of Sale
- Application for Certificate of Title of a Motor Vehicle (Form MV1-16) (if you need a new title, you can apply in-person at the county treasurer’s office)
- Application for Replacement Certificate of Title (Form MV7) (if you need a replacement title, you can apply by mail to the Vehicle Services Bureau)
- Valid Montana driver’s license
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Proof of Insurance: According to the state’s Minimum Requirements:
- $20,000 for injury or destruction of property per accident
- $25,000 for bodily injury or death of one person per accident
- $50,000 for bodily injury or death of two or more persons per accident
Additional Documents (If Applicable)
- Montana Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney: If someone else is acting on behalf of the owner.
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form MV90-A): Must be included with the bill of sale for any vehicle under 10 years old or weighing less than 16,000 pounds.
Submit Your Documents
Vehicle owners can register their vehicles at the county treasurer’s office in their local area.
Pay Registration Fees
To register a vehicle in Montana, you must pay the required registration fees to the County Treasurer’s office.
Montana Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Sample
Below is a printable Montana motor vehicle bill of sale in PDF and Word format.
