Montana Bill of Sale
Montana requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Notarization is not always required in Montana, but offices often ask for it, so it is worth doing. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Montana Motor Vehicle Division will accept alongside Form MV24.
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Montana bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Montana's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Montana Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Montana Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Montana Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Montana Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Montana Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Montana Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Montana RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Montana ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Montana Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Montana Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Montana Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Montana Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Montana Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Montana Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Montana Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Montana Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Montana Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Montana Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Montana General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Montana Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Montana: what to know
Montana's MV24 bill of sale should be notarized when it is used in place of a title assignment.
- Bill of sale: required in common cases.
- Notary: notarization recommended.
- Official form: Form MV24.
- Agency: Montana Motor Vehicle Division.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a Montana notary page.
Montana at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization recommended
- Official state form
- Form MV24
- Where the buyer registers
- Montana Motor Vehicle Division (dojmt.gov/driving)
Montana's MV24 bill of sale should be notarized when it is used in place of a title assignment.
Common questions
Does Montana require a bill of sale?+
Montana requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Montana's MV24 bill of sale should be notarized when it is used in place of a title assignment.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Montana?+
Notarization is not always required in Montana, but offices often ask for it, so it is worth doing.
Is there an official Montana bill of sale form?+
Yes, Form MV24, published by the Montana Motor Vehicle Division. The PDF generated here contains the same information in the same order and is accepted with it or in place of it in most offices.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Montana?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the Montana Motor Vehicle Division within the state deadline.