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indicated on the form. Forms cannot be submitted online. Please follow any instructions
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Vehicle Title and Registration
Further information is available on the Vehicle
Title and Registration page.
| Title |
Description |
Form Number |
Revised Date |
Downloadable Format |
| TRB Title Manual |
The Title and Registration Bureau's procedural manual for titling vehicles, trailers,
recreational vehicles and boats. |
|
6/07 |
PDF |
| Temporary Registration Permit (TRP) User Manual |
The procedural manual for issuing online temporary registration permits (40-day permits). |
|
3/06 |
PDF 2.5MB |
| Decoding a Montana Title, Registration and Mail Renewal Card |
A 24-page guide to decoding information on a Montana title, registration renewal
card or registration receipt. Also assists users of the online Vehicle Search service. |
|
8/06 |
PDF |
| Application for Certificate of Title for a Motor Vehicle |
Application for Montana title for a new vehicle or for a used vehicle that was titled
in another state. |
MV1 |
3/08 |
PDF (Fill/Save) |
| Application for Certificate of Title for a Vessel |
Application for Montana title for a new vessel or for a used vessel that was titled
in another state. |
MV1A |
4/08 |
PDF (Fill/Save) |
| Application for Registration of a Vintage or Pioneer Vehicle |
Application for registration of a vintage or pioneer vehicle. |
MV3 |
4/08 |
PDF (Fill/Save) |
| Disability Permit/License Plate Application |
Application for a special parking permit or license plates for disabled Montana residents
or organizations that transport disabled Montana residents. |
MV5 |
4/08 |
PDF (Fill/Save) |
| Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title |
Affidavit for duplicate title for a vehicle owner who has lost the Montana title.
Note: The original title number can be found on your registration receipt. |
MV7 |
3/08 |
PDF (Fill/Save) |
| Application for Cancellation and Issuance of Certificate of Title to Qualified
Tow Truck Operator |
For a qualified tow truck operator to apply for a certificate of title for a wrecked,
disabled or abandoned vehicle. |
MV7A |
3/08 |
PDF (Fill/Save) |
| Affidavit/Application for Title with Insufficient Evidence of Ownership or
Bonded Certificate of Title |
Procedures to apply for Montana title when prior title documentation is unavailable. |
MV10 |
4/08 |
PDF (Fill/Save) |
| Application for State Assigned Identification Number |
Used to assign a vehicle identification number when the original number has been
altered or removed, or the vehicle was homemade. |
MV10B |
3/08 |
PDF (Fill/Save) |
| Application for Repossession of a Motor Vehicle/Vessel |
Used by the secured party to obtain a certificate of title for a repossessed vehicle
when a creditor defaults on a loan. |
MV11 |
4/08 |
PDF (Fill/Save) |
| Statement of Correction |
Used to correct any discrepancy or error on the title record. |
MV11AB |
3/05 |
PDF |
| Application for Title of a Vehicle or Vessel by Right of Survivorship |
Used when no executor or administrator is appointed and an estate is smaller than
$50,000. |
MV12 |
10/06 |
PDF |
| Vehicle/Vessel/Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Identification Number Inspection
Certificate |
For law enforcement officers to verify a vehicle identification number. |
MV20 |
6/06 |
PDF |
| Bill of Sale |
Used when one person sells a vehicle to another. |
MV24 |
4/06 |
PDF |
| Certificate of Sale |
Allows a vehicle subject to foreclosure to be sold at a public or private auction. |
MV24AB |
1/06 |
PDF |
| Application for Duplicate License Plate |
Used to request a duplicate license plate when the original has been lost or mutilated. |
MV26 |
8/06 |
PDF |
| Release of Security Interest or Lien |
The lienholder completes the release when a loan on a vehicle has been fully paid
so the lien can be removed from the motor vehicle record. |
MV37A |
9/06 |
PDF |
| Statement of Trustee |
Used to identify trustees and their authority to transfer the titles to motor vehicles
held by a trust. |
MV40 |
4/06 |
PDF |
| Application for Military Registration |
For Montana residents who entered the service from Montana, are on active military
duty and are stationed outside the state. They may purchase license plates and register a motor vehicle
for the cost of the registration alone (exempting Montana taxes and fees). |
MV53 |
2/07 |
PDF |
| Application for Foreign Title Transfer |
Used to request a title from an out-of-state lienholder who then returns the title,
lien information and letter to county treasurer where the customer resides. |
MV63 |
4/06 |
PDF |
| Power of Attorney |
Used when a person authorizes another person to sign necessary documents in his or
her absence. |
MV65 |
7/06 |
PDF |
| Application for Approval of Off-Premise Sale |
Used by dealers to apply for permission to conduct a sale somewhere other than their
established place of business. |
MV68 |
4/08 |
PDF (Fill/Save) |
| Inspection Checklist For Motorcycles |
Completed by the owner of a motorcycle or quadricycle to verify it is street legal
and equipped for operation on the highways. |
MV70 |
8/05 |
PDF |
| Inspection Checklist to Certify that a Non-Conforming Light Vehicle is Equipped
for Street Use |
Completed by the owner of a non-conforming light vehicle to verify it is street legal
and equipped for operation on the highways. |
MV70A |
5/06 |
PDF |
| Statement of Intent to Declare a Manufactured Home an Improvement to Real
Property |
Used by the owner of a manufactured home to declare it an improvement to real property. |
MV72 |
10/05 |
PDF |
| Instructions for Statement of Intent to Declare a Manufactured Home an Improvement
to Real Property |
Instructions for declaring a manufactured home an improvement to real property. |
MV72A |
12/05 |
PDF |
| Reversal of Declaration of Manufactured Home as an Improvement to Real Property |
Used to reverse the declaration of a manufactured home as an improvement to real
property when moved from that property. |
MV73 |
10/05 |
PDF |
| Instructions for Reversal of Declaration of Manufactured Home as an Improvement
to Real Property |
Instructions for reversing the declaration of a manufactured home as an improvement
to real property when moved from that property. |
MV73A |
12/05 |
PDF |
| Security Interest Processing |
Allows secured parties to assign their security interest to another party, to record
their security interest, or to force their security interest to be filed on the motor vehicle record. |
MV81B |
11/06 |
PDF |
| Motor Home Inspection Certificate |
For law enforcement officers to verify the identification numbers and class of motor
homes. |
MV95 |
7/06 |
PDF |
| Application to Display Original Montana License Plates |
Allows display of original Montana license plates that match the year of the vehicle. |
MV97 |
8/06 |
PDF |
| Statement of Fact |
Used to clarify certain facts about a title transfer. |
MV100 |
2/07 |
PDF |
| Application for an Active Member of the Military to Purchase Veteran's License
Plates |
Used by Montana residents on active military duty to purchase veteran's license plates. |
MV111 |
10/05 |
PDF |
| Organization's Application to Sponsor a Specialty License Plate |
For qualified organizations to sponsor a specialty license plate. |
MV115 |
1/05 |
PDF |
| Waiver of $4 Fee for Use of State Parks & Fishing Access Sites |
Used to waive the $4 fee on light vehicle registrations for use of state parks and
fishing access sites. |
MV119 |
1/07 |
PDF |
| Fact Sheet |
Used to apply for registration of a custom, kit, specially constructed, or street
rod vehicle |
MV121 |
8/05 |
PDF |
| Application for Salvage Certificate of a Vehicle |
Used by insurers, owners or someone acting on behalf of an owner to obtain a salvage
certificate for a vehicle that is uneconomical to repair and meets the definition of a salvage vehicle. |
MV206 |
10/05 |
PDF |
| Release of Motor Vehicle Records |
Used to get information using a license plate number, vehicle description or person's
name. |
MV210 |
10/06 |
PDF |
Driver Licensing
Further information is available on the Driver Licensing page.
| Title |
Description |
Form Number |
Revised Date |
Downloadable Format |
| Graduated Driver Licensing Parent/Legal Guardian Certification |
Used by parents and legal guardians to certify that their child has met all of the
requirements of the first step in the graduated driver licensing process. |
21-1600 |
5/06 |
PDF |
| Change of Driver's License Address |
For individuals who have changed mailing or home addresses. |
34-0300 |
|
PDF |
| Request for Military Renewal of Montana Driver License |
For people requesting a military extension of their driver's license. |
34-1303 |
11/99 |
PDF |
| Restricted Probationary License |
For individuals seeking a probationary driver's license due to suspension or revocation. |
30-0101 |
|
PDF |
| Driver Medical Evaluation |
For individuals required to submit a medical evaluation signed by a physician. |
20-1900 |
12/97 |
PDF |
| School Bus Endorsement Skills Test Waiver |
Used to apply to have the skills test for a school bus driver waived. |
20-2100 |
4/05 |
PDF |
| Driver License Manual |
A study guide to help new drivers learn the rules of the road and become safe drivers. |
25-1500 |
2007-2008 |
PDF 2MB |
| Motorcycle Supplement |
A study guide to help new riders safely operate a motorcycle or scooter. |
25-1300 |
2008-2009 |
PDF 1MB |
| Commercial Driver License Manual |
A study guide to help beginning truck and bus drivers qualify for a commercial driver
license. |
25-0300 |
2007-2008 |
PDF 1.6MB |
| Hazardous Material Endorsement Renewal Manual |
A study guide for commercial truck drivers who want a special endorsement to transport
hazardous materials. |
25-0800 |
2005-2006 |
PDF .5MB |
| School Bus Endorsement Supplemental Manual |
A study guide to help drivers pass the written and practical tests required to operate
a school bus. |
25-1600 |
2005-2006 |
PDF 2.3MB |
| Montana Driver Exam Station Schedule |
One-page summary of driver exam station locations and hours. |
NA |
3/28/08 |
PDF |
| Full schedule of driver exam station addresses and hours. |
NA |
3/31/08 |
HTML |
