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Montana Vehicle (MVD) Bill of Sale (Form MV24)

A Montana MVD bill of sale (Form MV24) is a form that outlines the terms of a vehicle transaction. It is required when a title is missing or incomplete, and signatures from both the buyer and seller are recommended. Registration is required within a window of about 40 days. Details such as the VIN, mileage, and the vehicle’s purchase price are all recorded on the form.

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Last updated April 11th, 2026

A Montana MVD bill of sale (Form MV24) is a form that outlines the terms of a vehicle transaction. It is required when a title is missing or incomplete, and signatures from both the buyer and seller are recommended. Registration is required within a window of about 40 days. Details such as the VIN, mileage, and the vehicle’s purchase price are all recorded on the form.

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Bill of Sale (Requirements)

  • Buyer’s information
    • Name
    • Address
    • Driver license number
  • Vehicle information
    • Year/Make
    • Vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • Sale information
    • Purchase price ($)
    • Date of sale

Source: Montana MVD (Tips for Selling a Vehicle in Montana)

How to Register a Vehicle

To register your vehicle purchased from a private party, visit the MVD (Motor Vehicle Division) at your local County Treasurer’s Office within the county you reside in and be prepared with the following essential items:

  • Bill of Sale (Form MV24): Helpful
  • Fees and Registration Payment: Pay the required title and registration fees.
  • Title: The vehicle’s title is required. If purchased used from the owner, the previous owner must sign the current title over to you.

Notes

  • If you are purchasing from a dealership, the dealer will send the paperwork to your County Treasurer’s office.

Source: Montana Motor Vehicle Division (You Got a New Vehicle?!)

How to Register a Boat

Any motor-propelled vessel or sailboat with a length exceeding 12 feet must be officially registered with the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Department to be utilized within the state. Exemptions from this requirement apply only to lifeboats for ships or government-owned vessels. Should a watercraft currently registered in another country or state be used upon Montana State waterways, keep in mind that the window of use without additional state registration will be limited to 90 uninterrupted days.

To register a vessel, secure the following documentation for submission at your nearest Country Treasurer’s office or Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks facility:

Sample

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