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Montana Bill of Sale Template

Fill out a Montana bill of sale below and download a clean, print-ready PDF — for a car, boat, trailer, or any general item. Free, no signup. The preview updates as you type.

Reflects current Montana rules · 2026 Official source linked Free PDF · no signup · nothing uploaded

Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.

How a bill of sale is used in Montana

Practical steps that follow the sale in Montana — where the title goes, deadlines, and forms — each taken from the state agency or statute.

Each point links to the Montana source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.

What Montana requires · as of 2026

Notarization
Not required
Official state form
Yes — DMV provides one
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Montana DMV ↗

Source: Montana MVD (Form MV24) · verify ↗. Notarizing is optional here.

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Using it with the Montana DMV

For a vehicle, the buyer usually needs the signed bill of sale — with the signed title — to transfer ownership and register the vehicle. Some states provide their own official form or require notarization. Confirm the exact documents on the Montana DMV website before you file, and keep a signed copy.

Transferring land or a house? A bill of sale doesn’t cover real estate — that takes a deed, signed and recorded in the local land records. For a transfer between family members or into your own LLC, the Montana quitclaim deed page sets out the state’s signing and recording rules.

Frequently asked questions

Is a bill of sale required in Montana?

A bill of sale is strongly recommended for any private sale in Montana because it documents the transfer, the price, and the "as-is" condition — protecting both buyer and seller. For a vehicle, the Montana DMV may also require it (or its own form) to transfer the title and register the vehicle. Check current requirements with the Montana DMV before you file.

Does a Montana bill of sale need to be notarized?

No — Montana does not require a bill of sale to be notarized (as of 2026). Notarizing is optional and adds proof, but isn’t needed to transfer the vehicle. Source: Montana MVD (Form MV24).

How do I fill out and download the Montana bill of sale?

Enter the seller, buyer, item, price, and date in the form on this page. The document preview updates as you type. When it looks right, click "Download / Print PDF" and save it or print it — then both parties sign. Keep a copy each.

Is this Montana bill of sale legally valid?

A bill of sale is generally valid when it accurately identifies the parties and the item, states the price and date, and is signed by both the buyer and the seller. This template covers those elements. It is a general template, not legal advice — for high-value or complex sales, have an attorney review it.

How long do I have to transfer the title after buying a vehicle in Montana?

Montana gives the buyer 40 days after the sale to apply for a new title and registration. Source: MCA 61-3-220(2)(c) Certificate of title -- voluntary transfer -- duties (amd. Ch. 88 & Ch. 395, L. 2025).

Where do I register a vehicle bought from a private seller in Montana?

Title and registration in Montana are handled by the Montana Department of Justice, Motor Vehicle Division. Bring the signed title, this bill of sale, and proof of insurance and ID. Source: MCA 61-1-101(16) definitions.

How Montana compares

Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Montana: Montana MVD (Form MV24) ↗.

  • Montana is one of 47 of 51 jurisdictions that do not require notarization (3 require a notarized bill of sale for vehicle sales; 1 require notarization only in some situations).
  • Montana is one of 28 of 51 jurisdictions that publish an official DMV bill of sale form (18 have no official form (any complete bill of sale is accepted); 5 have an official form for some transactions only).

The rest of what Montana requires

The figures below are Montana's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Montana page for that document.

Security deposit cap · as of 2026
No statutory limit Mont. Code §70-25-202 ↗
Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
30 days after move-out Mont. Code §70-25-202 ↗
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
30 days Mont. Code §70-25-202 ↗
Notice for unpaid rent · as of 2026
3 days to pay or quit Mont. Code Ann. §§ 70-24-422, 70-24-441 ↗
Notice to cure a lease violation · as of 2026
14 days Mont. Code Ann. §§ 70-24-422, 70-24-441 ↗
Small claims limit · as of 2026
$7,000 Mont. Code Ann. § 25-35-502 ↗
Where you file · as of 2026
Small Claims Court (a division of Justice Court; some district courts also operate a small claims division) · filing fee $30 filing fee plus sheriff/process-server service costs; defendant pays $20 to contest or counterclaim (courts.mt.gov official Small Claims instructions) Mont. Code Ann. § 25-35-502 ↗
Rental application fee · as of July 2026
No statutory limit Montana Code ↗
Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
Notarization recommended Mont. Code §72-31-305 (form §72-31-353) ↗
LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Mont. Code Ann. § 35-8-102(23) (definition); § 35-8-109 (effect of operating agreement) ↗
Recording a deed · as of 2026
County Clerk and Recorder · no witnesses MCA 70-20-101 ↗

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