Free Montana Free Printable Bill of Sale
Montana levies no state sales tax, making it uniquely attractive for private vehicle purchases of high-value vehicles. Montana publishes an optional bill of sale — Form MV24 — though an ordinary sale does not require one, and the buyer must submit MVD Form MV1 (Application for Certificate of Title for a Motor Vehicle) alongside the assigned title at the county treasurer's office within 40 days of purchase.
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Montana Free Printable Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
MVD
Montana Department of Justice — Motor Vehicle Division
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Montana Free Printable Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- List both parties' full legal names and addresses on the bill of sale
- Record the full 17-digit VIN, year, make, model, and current odometer reading
- State the purchase price — even though there is no sales tax, the price documents the transaction value
- Sign and date, both sides, before parting
- Seller completes the assignment section on the back of the title
- Buyer completes MVD Form MV1 (Application for Certificate of Title for a Motor Vehicle)
- Submit the assigned title and MV1 to the county treasurer within 40 days; keep the bill of sale as your record
Common Pitfalls
- The 40-day deadline runs in calendar days from the sale date, not working days — miss it and the county treasurer adds a $10 late fee
- Montana's zero sales tax attracts LLC-based title strategies; if you are buying as an individual Montana resident, ensure the title reflects your personal name
- No state emissions or safety inspection is required, but county-specific requirements may exist — verify with your county treasurer
- Out-of-state buyers using Montana LLCs for tax avoidance may face scrutiny in their home state — this strategy is for Montana residents
- Failing to obtain a new title means the seller may still be on record as the owner and could face liability issues
Montana Free Printable Bill of Sale — FAQs
Does Montana charge sales tax on private vehicle purchases?
No. Montana has no sales tax, including on vehicle purchases. This makes private sales in Montana particularly cost-effective for high-value vehicles.
Where do I go to transfer a vehicle title in Montana?
Title transfers are handled at the county treasurer's office in the county where the buyer resides. Bring the seller-assigned title and completed MVD Form MV1.
Is notarization required on a Montana bill of sale?
No. Montana does not require vehicle bills of sale to be notarized for private transactions.
What is the difference between Form MV1 and Form MV24?
Form MV1 is the Application for Certificate of Title for a Motor Vehicle — the form that actually puts the vehicle into the buyer's name. Form MV24 is Montana's official Bill of Sale, an optional record of the sale itself — it does not replace the assigned title.