Form MV1 Application for Certificate of Title for a Motor Vehicle - Montana

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Form MV1 Application for Certificate of Title for a Motor Vehicle - Montana

What Is Form MV1?

Form MV1, Application for Certificate of Title for a Motor Vehicle , is a form that should be filled in by residents of the State of Montana. It is used to apply for a title for a recently purchased vehicle and to register it.

Alternate Name:

  • Montana Vehicle Registration.

A new resident must complete a Montana Vehicle Registration Application to register their car to operate it in the state. When submitting the completed Form MV1 to the Motor Vehicle Division, an applicant should pay Montana Vehicle Registration fees. The fee amount is $12.36 if the car of an applicant weighs less than one ton and $10.30 for all other kinds.

This form was released by the Montana Department of Justice and the latest version was issued on January 1, 2018 . A fillable MV1 Form is available for download below.

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Montana Vehicle Registration Instructions

An MV1 Form has to be filled in as follows:

  • Enter the title number of the vehicle.
  • Section A includes information about an applicant, such as their legal name, DL - driver's license number, and the state that issued it. A filer should enter their mailing and residential addresses, email, and phone number. If there is a presence of a second owner or lessee of a car, their name, and driver's license number should be indicated. If an applicant is a company, enter its FEIN - Federal Employer Identification Number.
  • Section B includes information about a car, such as the retail price, suggested by a manufacturer. Enter the year, model, and identification number of the vehicle. Provide its color and fuel type. If a vehicle is a truck, a filer should check the appropriate box to indicate its weight. The capacity of a truck must be entered if its weight is more than one ton. For a trailer, its weight and length must be indicated.
  • Section C should be completed by an applicant if a security interest or lien is on their vehicle is recorded. Provide information about the date and amount of the security interest. The filer must enter the name, driver's license number, and mailing address of a lienholder. In the case of the existence of several security interests, enter information regarding both of them. If a lienholder is a company, enter their FEIN.
  • Section D consists of the odometer reading information and declaration of a sale. An applicant must check the appropriate box regarding the condition of the purchased car. If an applicant buys their car from a private seller, they should indicate the name and address of this person. The filer must choose a five or six digit odometer, provide its reading, and enter its indication date. If a filer purchases their vehicle from a Montana dealership, they should provide the license number of their dealer, its firm name, the name of their agent, and their signature.
  • Section E contains the applicant's acknowledgment. A filer should sign the form and indicate the date. If an applicant is an organization, enter its full name.

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