Montana Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale

Buying a personal car is a joy and an event. And, like almost any major event in a person's life, it is accompanied by paperwork. The good news is that one of the main documents when buying a car — Bill of Sale, is not laborious at all and in most cases is filled in by the seller. If you buy a car at a dealership, they can even send a package of documents for registration for you. However, you must understand what kind of document it is and what information it must contain.

In Montana, there is no mandatory uniform document form and no specific guidelines for the use of the legal language in this paper. Although it is recommended to use the state form.

The vehicle bill of sale, first of all, must be understandable to both parties to the transaction and contain all the key information, namely:

• Printed names of both parties

• Their direct contacts and addresses

• Document’s date

• Vehicle description including make, year, model, style, VIN, license plate number

• Odometer statement

• Selling price

• Date of sale

• Seller's and buyer’s signatures

• Notary signature (required in some cases)

It is very important to sign the document only after exchanging money for a car since the signed Bill of Sale shows that the exchange passed. And of course, it is worth checking the document several times before signing anything. Even the slightest typos can make it possible to further challenge the document, which can be used by attackers.

Make sure to have multiple copies of the form for personal use and to submit to various authorities.

Vehicle Registration

Bill of Sale is needed not only for personal reporting but also to register a car in Montana. And in this case, the document must be notarized.

You also require to attach the following items:

• Vehicle’s Certificate of Title

• Proof of Insurance

• Registration fees