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.
Maintained by the SealForms editorial team · 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.
- Title transfer deadline. After a private sale in Montana, the buyer has 40 days to apply for a new title and registration. — MCA 61-3-220(2)(c) Certificate of title -- voluntary transfer -- duties (amd. Ch. 88 & Ch. 395, L. 2025) ↗
- Where to file. Title and registration in Montana go through the Montana Department of Justice, Motor Vehicle Division. — MCA 61-1-101(16) definitions ↗
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
- Find it official
- Montana DMV ↗
Source: Montana MVD (Form MV24) · verify ↗. Notarizing is optional here.
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Bill of Sale
State of Montana
This Bill of Sale is made on __________, between __________ ("Seller"), of __________ , and __________ ("Buyer"), of __________ .
For good and valuable consideration, the Seller sells and transfers to the Buyer the following item: __________ — year ____, make ____, model ____, body type / color ____(VIN / serial no.: __________; odometer: __________).
The total sale price is $__________ USD, paid in full on the date above. Condition: Sold as-is, without warranty.
The Seller certifies they are the lawful owner with the right to sell this item, free of liens except as disclosed. The Buyer accepts the item in its stated condition.
Generated with SealFormsReflects Montana law · verified 2026
What is a Montana bill of sale?
A bill of sale is a short document that records the sale of an item from a seller to a buyer. In Montana, it is most often used for private vehicle sales — but it also works for boats, trailers, firearms, equipment, or any personal property. It proves who sold what, for how much, and on what date, and it typically states the item is sold "as-is."
Firearms: in a number of states, a private firearm sale must be completed through a licensed dealer with a background check — a bill of sale alone does not make the transfer legal there. Check your state’s law before using this template for a firearm.
What to include
- Full names and addresses of the buyer and seller
- A clear description of the item (for a vehicle: year, make, model, VIN, odometer)
- The sale price and the date of sale
- The condition or an "as-is" statement
- Signatures of both parties (and a notary block where Montana requires it)
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.
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).
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