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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.

Montana Requirements: Transfer title within 40 days.

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Boat Details

Sale Information

Condition & Warranty

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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
Agency
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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

  1. Record HIN, make, model, year, length, engine HP, sale price.
  2. Seller signs registration over to buyer.
  3. Buyer applies for new FWP registration.
  4. 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.