The Montana bill of sale form records all the pertinent information associated with the transfer in possession of a personal property item for monetary exchange. The agreement forms a legally binding contract that can be authenticated further by the supervision of a notary public during endorsement. To provide each of the involved parties with a copy, fill two forms and apply signatures to both.

Bill of Sale Types

Vehicle Registration Forms

• A filled and notarized bill of sale form
• A completed and signed Vehicle Registration Application (can only be obtained at your local County Treasurer’s office).
• A reassigned certificate of title, if available
• Proof of valid auto insurance policy
• Form of payment to cover registration charges

Boat (Vessel) Registration Forms

• A completed bill of sale form
• A finalized and executed Montana Application for Vessel Certificate of Title (Form MV1A)
• For new vessels, bring the manufacturer’s certificate of origin
• You will be obligated to furnish a transferred Number Inspection Certificate. If there is not one yet associated with the boat, it will require inspection and a filled Montana Vehicle/Vessel/OHV Identification Number Inspection Certificate (Form MV20) submitted to your local Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks location.
• Active driver’s license or identification card for the applicant
• Sufficient monies to pay incurred registration and titling fees

Firearm Registration Forms

Montana does not obligate residents to officially register obtained firearms, nor does the state necessitate one to acquire a permit before the purchase of a weapon. A background check will be required for all sales going through a federally licensed firearms dealer, but will not be necessary for private party transactions. Open carry is permitted without a license in specified locations for the use of hunting or target practice. Concealed carry of a handgun will compel an individual to gain access to a Concealed Weapons Permit. An application can be presented along with the following materials:

• A completed Montana Concealed Weapons Permit Application, only available to fill at the county sheriff’s office.
• Evidence of completion of a state-approved firearms safety course.
• Useful confirmation of the applicant’s residency within the state of no shorter than six months.
• A current Montana State issued driver’s license or ID card
• Compensation to cover the applied permit fees