Free Montana Boat Bill of Sale
Montana boats are registered through FWP — no boat title. Combined with Montana's zero sales tax, it's one of the simplest, cheapest boat transfer processes in the US.
Free PDF includes a small watermark at the bottom. Remove it for €4.99. Already subscribed? Sign in.
Boats are sold with undisclosed liens far more often than cars. Our guide covers running a title search, decoding the HIN, separating boat and trailer titles, and what a Coast Guard document means for the transfer process. Read: Boat Bill of Sale: Complete Guide →
Montana Boat Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Primary ID Field
HIN (Hull ID Number)
Sales Tax
Exempt
Title Required
No
Montana does NOT title boats — registration only through Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP). All motorized watercraft must be registered.
Inspection
Not required
Sales Tax Details
No sales tax in Montana — boat purchases are also tax-free.
Montana Boat Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Record HIN, make, model, year, length, engine HP, sale price.
- Seller signs registration over to buyer.
- Buyer applies for new FWP registration.
- Buyer pays registration fee — NO sales tax.
Common Pitfalls
- No MT boat title — FWP registration is the ownership document.
- Going to county treasurer or MVD instead of FWP.
- Accurate HIN is required.
Pro Tip
MT boat: FWP registration (no title) + HIN + NO sales tax.
Montana Boat Bill of Sale — FAQs
Does Montana title boats?
No. Montana only registers boats through Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP). No boat title exists in MT.
Other Montana Templates
🚘Vehicle Bill of Sale🚗Car Bill of Sale🚙Used Car Bill of Sale🏍️Motorcycle Bill of Sale🚛Trailer Bill of Sale🐴Horse Bill of Sale🏎️ATV Bill of Sale🔫Gun / Firearm Bill of Sale🏕️RV Bill of Sale📄General Bill of Sale🖨️Free Printable Bill of Sale📏Odometer Disclosure Bill of Sale⚠️As-Is Bill of Sale🎁Gift Bill of Sale