Official Legal Self-Help Template

Free Montana car Bill of Sale Form

Generate a standardized, printable bill of sale compliant with Montana Motor Vehicle Division regulations under statute Mont. Code Ann. § 61-3-201.

Draft Montana Car Agreement

Governed under Mont. Code Ann. § 61-3-201. Complete all fields below to generate your legal document.

Federal Odometer Disclosure (49 U.S.C. 327)Mandatory in Montana
Mandatory in Montana

Official Notary Certificate (Montana)

State of Montana, County of ____________________

Subscribed and sworn to before me on this _____ day of _______________, 20____, by the seller and buyer named herein who proved their identities to my satisfaction.

Notary Public Signature
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How to Complete a Private Car Sale in Montana

Step 1: Inspect & Verify

Verify the seller's physical identification against the existing title. Ensure the VIN matches the chassis or hull plate.

Step 2: Sign Document

Important: Do not sign this document until you are in the physical presence of a commissioned Montana Notary Public.

Step 3: Registration

The buyer must take this signed bill of sale and certificate of title to the Montana Motor Vehicle Division within 30 days to pay taxes and register.

Frequently Asked Questions (Montana)

Does Montana legally mandate a notarized bill of sale?

Yes. According to Mont. Code Ann. § 61-3-201, transfers presented to the Montana Motor Vehicle Division must bear an official notary public acknowledgment.

Can I use this bill of sale for a trailer without a title in Montana?

Yes. In many states, small utility trailers do not receive separate titles. A bill of sale combined with prior registration or VIN inspection is accepted by the Montana Motor Vehicle Division.