A Montana bill of sale is a written record that a vehicle or other item changed hands from a seller to a buyer. Montana does not require one for a vehicle sale, but it is a convenient way to keep a record.[1] Use our free printable form below, or fill it out online and download the PDF.
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| Document Name | Montana Vehicle Bill of Sale Form |
| Other Names | Montana Car Bill of Sale, Montana Automobile Bill of Sale |
| DMV | Montana Vehicle Division |
| Bill of Sale Required? | No for a titled vehicle.[1] Required, with a sworn affidavit, for a motorboat, personal watercraft, sailboat 12 feet or longer, snowmobile or camper when no properly assigned title is available[3] |
| Avg. Time to Fill Out | 7 minutes |
| # of Fillable Fields | 64 |
FormsPal offers several forms for different items. Pick the one that matches what you are selling, then download the PDF template from its card below. Other options include a boat bill of sale, a firearm bill of sale, and every other bill of sale form.
Montana bill of sale for a motor vehicle is a document that works like a receipt for the sale. It records both parties, the vehicle's make, model, and VIN, and the purchase price. The seller and the buyer sign the title itself, and the form's signature lines are for your record.[1]
| Alternative Name | Car Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Buyer’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Notarization | Optional |
| Download | PDF Template |
Montana boat bill of sale is a document that works like a receipt for a boat sale. It lists the boat's make, model, year, and hull identification number (HIN), along with both parties and the price.
| Alternative Name | Vessel Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Buyer’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Notarization | Optional |
| Download | PDF Template |
Montana bill of sale for a firearm keeps a record whenever a gun changes owners. It lists the gun's make, model, caliber, and serial number, and the price.
| Alternative Name | Gun Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Buyer’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Notarization | Optional |
| Download | PDF Template |
Montana general bill of sale is helpful when no specific form fits. It holds the basic terms of a sale: who the parties are, an item description, and the purchase amount. Consider it for livestock supplies and tack, machinery, and vehicle accessories.
| Alternative Name | Generic Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Buyer’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Notarization | Optional |
| Download | PDF Template |
Montana does not require a bill of sale for a vehicle sale. The Montana Motor Vehicle Division says the seller's record of the sale can be a photocopy of the reassigned title or a separate document with the details below. A bill of sale is a convenient way to keep that record.[1]
A separate document lists the following.
Signing happens on the title. All owners must sign the title, and the buyer must sign it too. The person who signs must be the buyer written on the title.[1]
When the seller transfers the vehicle, Mont. Code Ann. § 61-3-220(1) gives the owner two options. One is to authorize an agent or county treasurer in writing to enter the transfer. The other is to sign the transfer on the certificate of title and deliver it to the buyer when the vehicle is delivered.[2]
Montana has no statute that requires a bill of sale to be notarized.
Montana law does not require a vehicle bill of sale to be notarized, but to title a motorboat, a personal watercraft, a sailboat 12 feet or longer, a snowmobile or a camper when a certificate of title properly assigned by the prior owner is not available, the application must come with a bill of sale and a sworn affidavit affirming its validity (Mont. Code Ann. § 61-3-216(5), (6)).[3]
The FormsPal Montana vehicle bill of sale follows a fixed order. It covers the date, the seller, the buyer, the vehicle, the price and how it is paid, and the signatures. Work through the ten steps below, and keep a copy of the signed form for your records.
Step 1. Form Day
Fill in the DATE line at the top of page 1 with the day of the form.
Step 2. Seller's Information
In section 1, enter the seller's details.
Step 3. Buyer's Information
Section 2 asks for the same details for the buyer, from name to email.
Step 4. Motor Vehicle Description
In section 3, write both names in the agreement sentence. Then enter the vehicle details.
Step 5. Total Price
In section 4 on page 2, enter the day of purchase and the total purchase price in U.S. dollars.
Step 6. How the Price Is Paid
Check one payment option.
Then select how the price is paid: cash, check (with the check number), cashier's check, or money order.
Step 7. Taxes
Check the box that says whether all applicable taxes are included in the purchase price or not.
Step 8. Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 5 on page 3 has nothing to fill in. Read the clauses on ownership, the as-is sale, and the entire agreement before you sign.
Step 9. Signing
In section 6, each party signs and prints a name. The form also has a line for a witness. Separately, the buyer signs the title and acknowledges the seller's odometer disclosure statement by signing it (Mont. Code Ann. § 61-3-206(2)).[4]
Step 10. Acknowledgment
Page 4 holds a notary acknowledgment block, for use if the document is notarized.
Tips Before You Sign
A bill of sale adds some security to a private vehicle transaction, because both sides hold the same written record of what was agreed. A few quick checks keep that record accurate and make the later title transfer easier.
After the sale, the buyer usually handles registration in their own name. Many buyers bring the signed title, the record of the sale, and a completed application. The application for a new certificate of title must be accompanied by the certificate of title properly assigned by the prior owner, and a bill of sale is needed only for some untitled boats, snowmobiles and campers, with a sworn affidavit (Mont. Code Ann. § 61-3-216(4) to (6)).[3] The official state forms listed below for vehicles include that application and other forms you may need.
Application for a Certificate of Title for a Motor Vehicle.
Application for Vessel Certificate of Title.
Vessel Identification Number Inspection is used to verify the boat identification number.
Use this sample to prepare yourself for a formal permit application, which you can obtain in your local sheriff’s office.
This short answer covers the question people ask most about a Montana bill of sale. It comes from the Montana Motor Vehicle Division, and the source is listed at the end of this page.
No. The Montana Motor Vehicle Division says you can use a bill of sale for your convenience.[1]
The seller's record of the sale can be a photocopy of the reassigned title or a document with the year, make, VIN, name, address, driver license number, purchase price, and date of sale.[1]
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General information, not legal or tax advice.
