The Montana motor vehicle power of attorney is a legal document allowing you to designate someone else to act on your behalf regarding your vehicle registration and title matters. This form can be helpful if you are unable to handle these tasks yourself, such as due to illness, living out of state, or military deployment. The Montana Motor Vehicle Division offers an official MV65 form for this purpose.
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The Montana Uniform Power of Attorney Act provides the legal framework for creating and using POAs. It outlines the requirements for validity, the duties of the agent (the person you appoint to act on your behalf), and the protections for the principal (you).
All power of attorney forms in this state must be notarized to be valid. When presenting the MV65 form to a notary, you (the principal) must provide valid identification and sign the document in the notary’s presence. The notary will then witness your signature, verify your ID, and complete the notary block on the document.
For broader legal needs beyond vehicles, check out various Montana POA forms to find one that suits your situation.
| Document Name | Montana Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney Form |
| State Form Name | Form MV65 |
| Relevant Link | Montana Department of Justice – MV Division |
| Avg. Time to Fill Out | 15 minutes |
| # of Fillable Fields | 35 |
| Available Formats | Adobe PDF |
Filling out the Montana vehicle power of attorney Form (MV65) allows you to appoint a person or company to act on your behalf in vehicle-related transactions. Ensuring all parts of the form are filled out correctly is crucial to facilitate a smooth transfer or registration process.
1. Enter Your Personal Information
Start by printing your full legal name and address, including city, state, and zip code. This section identifies you as the vehicle owner and the principal party granting the power of attorney.
2. Appoint Your Attorney-in-Fact
Print the name of the individual or business you designate as your attorney-in-fact, along with their complete address. This entity will take action concerning the vehicle on your behalf.
3. Describe the Vehicle
Provide detailed information about the vehicle or vessel subject to the power of attorney. This includes the title number, year, make, model, vehicle identification number (VIN), color, and license plate number. Each detail helps identify the vehicle for any legal or transactional purposes.
4. Indicate the Odometer Reading
Enter the vehicle’s current odometer reading and specify the date the reading was taken. Confirm the accuracy of this reading by checking the appropriate box — if the reading exceeds the mechanical limits or if it’s not the actual mileage, indicating a possible odometer discrepancy.
5. Sign and Date the Form
As the vehicle owner and applicant, you must sign and date the form to validate it. Ensure the date format matches the one requested on the form (MM/DD/YYYY).
6. Notarization
This form must be notarized to be legally effective. Take the signed form to a notary public who will witness your signature. The notary will fill out a section of the form, which includes their stamp or seal, the date, and the state and county where the notarization occurred.
7. Additional Verification for Purchasers
If applicable, the vehicle purchaser should verify the odometer reading you recorded. The purchaser must sign and print their name on the form, confirming that the odometer reading you stated is correct.
8. Review and Submit
Double-check all information for accuracy and completeness to ensure no errors could delay processing. Once verified, submit the completed form to the appropriate Montana county and state authorities as directed on the form.
