Montana Bill of Sale
Vehicle, boat, trailer or general bill of sale with odometer statement, as-is clause and your state's notary and DMV requirements.
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Montana rules that this document follows
| Notarization (vehicle) | Not required for the bill of sale (title signatures may need notarization)Source: MV24 bill of sale is not notarized; but the seller's signature on the Montana title assignment must be acknowledged before a notary or county treasurer/MVD official (MCA § 61-3-201) |
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| Official DMV form | MV24 (Bill of Sale) |
| Odometer disclosure | Required for vehicles under 20 model years oldSource: 49 U.S.C. § 32705; 49 C.F.R. Part 580 (odometer statement required for vehicles less than 20 model years old) |
| Buyer must apply for title within | 40 daysSource: MCA § 61-3-201; § 61-3-220 (application within 40 days) |
| General property | No notarization; no witnesses requiredSource: No statutory notarization or witness requirement for a general bill of sale of personal property (UCC Article 2 governs sales of goods) |
| Boat | MV24 accepted for FWP/MVD boat title/registrationSource: MCA § 23-2-511 |
| Sales tax | Montana has no sales tax; the buyer pays only registration and title fees at the county treasurer. |
Rules current as of 2026-09-07. Statutes change; verify before relying on them.
How to use this Bill of Sale in Montana
Fill in the VIN exactly as it appears on the title, record the odometer without tenths, and have both parties sign two originals — one each. If Montana requires notarization, sign in front of the notary, not before.
Sellers: remove your plates if your state requires it and file a release of liability with the DMV. Buyers: apply for title and registration promptly and insure the vehicle before driving it.
Frequently asked questions
Does a bill of sale need to be notarized in Montana?
No statute requires notarizing a bill of sale in Montana (MV24 bill of sale is not notarized; but the seller's signature on the Montana title assignment must be acknowledged before a notary or county treasurer/MVD official (MCA § 61-3-201)). Notarizing is optional but adds proof of signatures.
Is a bill of sale enough to transfer a car?
No — ownership passes with the assigned certificate of title. The bill of sale documents the price, date, odometer and as-is terms, and Montana uses MV24 (Bill of Sale). The buyer must apply for a new title within 40 days.
What does 'as is' mean?
The buyer accepts the property in its current condition with no implied warranties. Sellers should still disclose known defects; fraud is never protected by an as-is clause.
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