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How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in Montana

A step-by-step guide to every field on a Montana vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.

Montana's paperwork is famous for what it lacks — no sales tax on any vehicle at any price, the reason Montana LLC registrations became a national supercar phenomenon — but the fill-out still has real structure: the official bill of sale is Form MV24, the title application is Form MV1, and both travel with the seller-signed title to the COUNTY TREASURER (Montana runs titles through county treasurers, not a central DMV) within a roomy 40-day window. For model year 2011 and newer vehicles, the MV24 points you to the separate MV90A odometer disclosure. With no tax filing to timestamp the deal, the bill of sale is the record of price and date — and for vehicles 11+ years old, Montana's one-time PERMANENT registration ends the renewal cycle entirely.

Notarization:Not required
Title deadline:40 days
Sales tax:None
Official form:MV24
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Vehicle Bill of Sale · Montana
Montana Requirements: Transfer title within 40 days.

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Vehicle Details

Sale Information

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Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained

1

Seller Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional but recommended)
Tip: The name here must be the name on the ownership papers; nicknames and initials stall the paperwork at the Montana DMV.
2

Buyer Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional)
Tip: The buyer should write the name they'll register under — the Montana paperwork downstream must match this line.
3

Vehicle Description

  • Vehicle year (4-digit)
  • Make (manufacturer — e.g., Ford, Toyota)
  • Model (e.g., F-150, Camry)
  • Body style (e.g., sedan, pickup, SUV)
  • Color
  • VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) — 17 characters, found on the dashboard or door jamb
  • Odometer reading at time of sale
Tip: Verify the VIN twice — once against the dashboard plate, once against the title. A single transposed character is enough to bounce the paperwork.
4

Sale Details

  • Sale price in US dollars (write out both numerals and words — e.g., "$8,500 — Eight thousand five hundred dollars")
  • Payment method (cash, check, electronic transfer)
  • Date of sale (month / day / year)
Tip: Montana has no state sales tax on vehicle sales, so no tax calculation is needed.
5

Seller Signature

  • Seller's signature (must match title)
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: Montana completes this paperwork on signatures only, no notary involved — keep the signed original filed for years.
6

Buyer Signature

  • Buyer's signature
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: Make it two signed originals so both sides hold equal evidence; copies made later never carry the same weight.

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Use the generator above to create a filled-in Montana bill of sale example in under 60 seconds. All fields are pre-configured for Montana requirements — notarization not required, MT sales tax at None, and 40-day transfer deadline noted.

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Other Forms Required in Montana

Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for a Montana vehicle transfer:

  • Application for Certificate of Title for a Motor Vehicle (Form MV1)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Montana forms do I actually need?
MV24 (the official bill of sale), MV1 (Application for Certificate of Title), and for model year 2011+ vehicles the MV90A odometer disclosure — all filed with the seller-signed title at the buyer's county treasurer within 40 days.
Is Montana really tax-free for vehicle purchases?
Yes — no state sales tax exists, on a $2,000 beater or a $400,000 exotic. Buyers pay title and registration fees only. (Registering out-of-state vehicles through Montana LLCs to dodge home-state tax is the famous — and legally risky — loophole.)
What is permanent registration?
Vehicles 11 model years and older qualify for one-time permanent registration — pay once, never renew. It's why long-lived trucks and classics are disproportionately Montana-plated.
Does Montana require notarization?
No — the MV24, MV1, and title assignment all complete with ordinary signatures.

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Official Form

MV24

Documents a private vehicle sale in Montana. Submitted with the seller-signed title and the MV1 title application at the county treasurer's office; no sales tax is owed.

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