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 official bill of sale — Form MV24 — though any written bill of sale carrying the same details is accepted, 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 bill of sale (Form MV24), assigned title, and MV1 to the county treasurer within 40 days
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 is one of five US states with 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 signed bill of sale, 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, which records the sale itself; the buyers named on the MV1 must match the buyers listed on the MV24. A third form, MV100, is a Statement of Fact used to correct or clarify title details — it is not a substitute for either.