Title Manual Vehicle Services Bureau 302 N Roberts, Helena, MT 59620-1431 Phone (406) 444-3661 Fax (406) 444-0166 [email protected] Table of Contents Break/Bond Titles [Rev. 12/23/19] ...................................................................................................................... 4 Bonded Antique and Vintage Vehicle Title ............................................................................ 4 Bonded Out-of-State Title [Rev. 7/24/13] ........................................................................... 4 Campers – Slide In............................................................................................................................................... 4 Certificates of Title [Rev. 02/01/2021]Transferring Ownership [Rev. 03/31/2021 ] ......................................... 5 Cancellation of Title .......................................................................................................... 5 Ownership Documents Accepted for an Original Montana Title [Rev. 02/01/2021] .................... 5 Affidavits [Rev. 12/7/20] .................................................................................................. 5 Canadian and Other Foreign Vehicles [Rev. 12/23/19] .......................................................... 7 Divorces .......................................................................................................................... 9 Donated Vehicle ............................................................................................................... 9 Dune Buggies [Rev. 4/6/18] .............................................................................................. 9 Estates [Rev. 12/23/19].................................................................................................. 10 Form MV1: Application for a Montana Title - How to Complete [Rev. 03/31/2021] .................. 15 (See Form MV1.) ............................................................................................................ 15 Form MV1A, Application for Vessel Title - How to Complete [Rev. 03/31/2021] ...................... 17 Lessor/Lessee [Rev. 12/7/20] .......................................................................................... 19 Business Entities (e.g., Corporation, LLC (Limited Liability Company, etc.)) [Rev. 7/24/13] ..... 20 Montana Title Transfers [Rev. 03/31/2021] ....................................................................... 20 Motorcycles ................................................................................................................... 25 Name Changes [Rev. 03/31/2021] ................................................................................... 26 New Vehicles NOT Manufactured for U.S. Consumption (Grey Market) [Rev. 11/12/15] ........... 26 New Vehicles Manufactured for U.S. Consumption [Rev. 7/31/20] ........................................ 28 Non-conforming Light Vehicles [Rev. 7/24/13] ................................................................... 30 Japanese Mini-Trucks ...................................................................................................... 30 Notaries [Rev. 7/24/13] .................................................................................................. 31 Out-of-State (Foreign) Title Transfer Procedures [Rev. 12/7/20] .......................................... 33 Power-of-Attorney (POA) [Rev. 12/23/19] ......................................................................... 38 Repossession,Bankruptcy,Abandoned,Law Enforcement,Tow Truck,Tribal [Rev. 06/29/2021] ... 39 Seizures/Forfeitures Related to Controlled Substances ........................................................ 44 Signatures [Rev. 5/24/18] .............................................................................................. 44 Title Brands ................................................................................................................... 46 Certificates of Title – Mobile Homes and House Trailers ............................................................................... 46 Custom Vehicles [11/30/20] .............................................................................................................................. 46 Dealer Title Only ................................................................................................................................................ 47 Limits on Montana Dealers' Use of Dealer Assignments Provided on a Title ............................ 48 Duties of Department – Records [Rev. 12/7/20] .............................................................................................. 49 Kit Vehicles [11/30/20] ....................................................................................................................................... 49 Manufactured Homes ........................................................................................................................................ 50 Double Wide Homes [Rev. 7/31/20] ................................................................................. 50 De-title Real Property ..................................................................................................... 50 De-title Manufactured Home Without Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin [Rev. 4/30/14] ........ 51 Re-title Reversal of Real Property ..................................................................................... 52 Motor Vehicle Security Interests or Liens [Rev. 06/29/2021] .......................................................................... 53 Assignment of Security Interest or Lien ............................................................................. 53 Last Updated: March 23, 2018 1 Montana Department of Justice - Motor Vehicle Division - Title Manual Different Dealers on Retail Installment Contract and Application .......................................... 53 Different Secured Party on Lien Document and Application [Rev. 12/7/20] ............................ 53 Information Required for the Security Interest or Lien [Rev. 12/7/20] .................................. 53 Involuntary Liens [Rev.12/7/20] ...................................................................................... 54 Lessor/Lessee ................................................................................................................ 55 Lien or Security Interest Satisfactions/Releases [Rev. 06/29/2021] ...................................... 55 Perfection ...................................................................................................................... 58 Revocation of Lien or Security Interest [Rev. 03/31/2021] .................................................. 59 Signatures Acknowledging Security Interest or Liens [Rev. 03/31/2021] ............................... 59 Signatures Required on Retail Installment Contract ............................................................ 59 Title Sent to Secured Party or Lienholder [Rev. 03/31/2021] ............................................... 59 Odometer Disclosure Requirements ................................................................................................................ 60 Federal Truth in Mileage Act (TIMA) [Rev. 7/31/20] ............................................................ 60 Vehicles Not Subject to Disclosure .................................................................................... 64 Vehicles Subject to Disclosure .......................................................................................... 65 Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) Definitions (MCA 23-2-801) ............................................................................. 65 Certificate of Title for OHV ............................................................................................... 66 Ownership Evidence to Apply for Original Montana Title [Rev. 03/31/2021] ........................... 66 Motorized Non-standard Vehicle and Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Device ...................... 67 Replacement Titles [Rev. 06/29/2021] .............................................................................................................. 67 Residency ........................................................................................................................................................... 68 Salvage Vehicles [Rev. 12/07/2020] .................................................................................................................. 68 Transfer by Insurance Company [Rev 12/23/19] ................................................................ 68 Motor vehicle 15 years of age or older .............................................................................. 68 Salvage Certificate Issuance [Rev. 6/29/21] ...................................................................... 68 Motor Vehicle less than 15 years of age ............................................................................ 68 Owner Keeps ................................................................................................................. 69 Re-titling Salvage and Rebuilt Vehicles [Rev. 11/30/20] ...................................................... 69 Out-of-State/Foreign Salvage Title or Certificate [Rev. 11/30/20] ........................................ 69 Requirements for VIN Inspection on Rebuilt Salvage Vehicles [Rev. 11/30/20] ...................... 70 Vehicle Has NOT Been Issued a Salvage Certificate ...........................................................