Montana Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in Montana. From the Montana title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), Vehicle Services Bureau — Department of Justice or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
Montana state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Certificate of Title for a Motor Vehicle (Form MV1) ↗ | Applies for Montana title and registration on each sale. | Every deal |
| Power of Attorney (Form MV65) ↗ | Title assignment / reassignment and odometer disclosure when the title isn't present at sale. | As needed |
| Dealer Plate Order and Certification of Sales (Form MV35P) ↗ | Orders dealer plates and certifies sales (buyer temp tags are electronic TRPs, not a paper form). | As needed |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form MV90A) ↗ | Federally required mileage disclosure at transfer. | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction (Montana has no sales-tax form — no statewide sales tax). | As needed |
Montana dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in Montana?+
Montana dealers use Application for Certificate of Title for a Motor Vehicle (Form MV1), Power of Attorney (Form MV65), Dealer Plate Order and Certification of Sales (Form MV35P), plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official Montana dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), Vehicle Services Bureau — Department of Justice. Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in Montana?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in Montana and every other state.
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