Montana bill of sale for a vehicle

For buyers and sellers who want a written record of a private car sale in Montana.

A Montana bill of sale can be made on form MV24. Sellers keep a record of the sale, either a copy of the signed title or a bill of sale. It lists the year, make, VIN, names, addresses, driver license numbers, price and date. A notary is needed only for some uses.

Does Montana have an official bill of sale form?

MV24 · Bill of Sale

The year, make, VIN, names, addresses, driver license numbers, price and date of sale

Source for this list:mvdmt.gov checked Oct 19, 2026

What should a bill of sale for a car include?

Common items on a bill of saleWhat Montana MVD says is above.
- The buyer's and seller's names and addresses
- The car's year, make, model and VIN
- The sale price and the date of sale
- The odometer reading
- Signatures of the buyer and seller

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Common questions

Does the bill of sale need a notary?

Only for some uses, such as an electronic record transfer.

mvdmt.gov checked Oct 19, 2026

What can the seller keep as a record of the sale?

A copy of the signed title, or a bill of sale with the buyer's name and address.