Example — As-is sale UTV Bill of Sale Montana

Montana UTV transfer fees and requirements

In Montana, the title transfer fee is $12 and registration costs Based on vehicle age; ranges from $28 to $217+. UTV sales are subject to No sales tax; registration fee based on age and value. Notarization is required for utv bill of sale documents in Montana. Montana does not require emission testing for private-party utv sales.

• No state sales tax on vehicle purchases
• Notarized title assignment required
• County option fee may apply
• Popular for LLC vehicle registration due to no sales tax

Montana sales tax on utv purchases

Montana has a 0% state sales tax rate. No sales tax; registration fees based on vehicle age and value. Private-party utv sales in Montana may be exempt from state sales tax. Montana has no state sales tax on any purchases. The title transfer fee is $12.

UTV market data and safety information

The most common utv makes in private-party sales are Polaris, Can-Am, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki. Average private-party utv prices range from $5,000–$25,000. Utvs average 2.8 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Steering, Fuel System, Fire Hazard.

Safety checkpoints for buying a used utv

Before completing a utv bill of sale in Montana, verify these safety items:

• Verify ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) is intact and unmodified
• Check seat belt function for all seating positions
• Inspect half doors and nets for proper latching
• Test differential lock and selectable drive modes
• Confirm headlights, taillights, and brake lights all function
• Verify parking brake holds the vehicle on a 15-degree slope
• Check that windshield (if equipped) is rated and unmodified
• Test horn and warning beeper function

UTV insurance and depreciation in Montana

UTV insurance averages $200–$600/year. Multi-passenger models cost more to insure. UTVs depreciate similarly to ATVs — 30–40% in 3 years. Sport models depreciate faster than utility models. Peak season for private utv sales is spring for sport models, fall for hunting/utility models, with an average of 28 days on market.

UTV registration and titling

UTVs are classified as "Off-highway vehicle (OHV) — some states allow street-legal registration with modifications" for registration purposes. UTVs are classified by seating capacity and engine displacement. Side-by-sides over 1,000cc may face additional state restrictions. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to utvs.

Montana bill of sale statistics

BillOfSaleNow has generated 301 bill of sale documents for Montana transactions, with 8 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.