If you are planning to sell or donate your car, or if you recently moved to Montana, you need your car title to complete those transactions. Likewise, if you need to complete a deceased owner car title transfer, the original vehicle title is a key component. And if you recently purchased a vehicle, you want to get an updated title to prove your ownership. Whatever the reason for your vehicle title recovery needs, including replacement car titles, we are here to make the process simple and streamlined. But if you prefer to request your car title on your own, follow the guidelines below.
To request a new car title or update an existing title, you will need to fill out the correct paperwork and pay the associated fees. To begin, gather the below information:
Montana requires vehicle registration within 40 days of purchase. Visit the MVD Express website for additional information.
In addition to the paperwork, you will need to pay several fees:
If you have recently paid off a car loan, your lender will generally send a lien release to the state automatically. You can contact your lender to confirm that they have done so. You should receive your lien release document within 10 business days. Take that lien release, your original title, and the MV1 title application (linked above) to your local MVD office to request a new, clear title. That process usually takes between four and six weeks. If you are having trouble reaching your lender to start this process, contact the Montana Division of Banking and Financial Institutions for assistance.
Vehicle title recovery can be complicated. While you can do this alone, you don’t have to. CarTitles.com specializes in navigating the intricacies of the process so you can focus on what matters most to you. We gather the needed forms, confirm what fees you need to cover, and deliver everything in one packet. All you have to do is follow our instructions. If you are ready to get started, or you want to schedule a consultation, click the link below.
