Montana Bill of Sale Requirements & Free Form

Montana requirements

• The Montana Motor Vehicle Division advises sellers to keep a written record of the sale showing the year, make, VIN, buyer name and address, purchase price, and date of sale; its Bill of Sale form MV24 covers this.
• Montana publishes official forms including the Bill of Sale (MV24); our template is a general purpose alternative for keeping a record of the transaction.
• The buyer has 40 days from the sale date to apply for title and register the vehicle at the County Treasurer's office in their county of residence; a $10 late fee applies after that.
• Sellers must complete the odometer disclosure on the title for vehicles with a model year of 2011 or newer, and all owners listed on the title must sign it.
• Notarization of a bill of sale is not listed as a requirement in MVD guidance; confirm any document-specific questions with the Montana MVD at 406-444-3661.
• Sellers keep their license plates; the MVD suggests completing the transfer with the buyer at the County Treasurer's office.

Frequently asked questions

Is a bill of sale required to sell a car privately in Montana?

Ownership transfers through the signed title, but the Montana MVD advises keeping a bill of sale or equivalent record of the sale, and its MV24 form is also used in certain transfers such as sales completed alongside a replacement title application.

Where does the buyer transfer the title in Montana?

At the County Treasurer's office in the buyer's county of residence, within 40 days of the sale date. Waiting longer triggers a $10 late fee.

Official sources

• https://mvdmt.gov/tips-for-selling-a-vehicle/