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.
Montana allows for a 30-day window for new residents to register their vehicles. You will need your out-of-state title, photo ID, and proof of car insurance. You’ll also need to complete the Montana MV1 Title Application. You can register your vehicle at your county Treasurer’s office, or online at MVD Express. Montana’s title fee is $12.50, and registration fees vary based on your vehicle’s age. You may have additional fees if you use the online option, but you will also receive your registration more quickly.
To replace your lost car title, use the Montana MV7 Application. You will need to submit this to your county Treasurer’s office, either in person or by mail. You will need to include the corresponding fee, which varies between $10 and $20.
Submit a completed Montana MV7 Application to the county Treasurer’s office. You can do this in person or online. The fee varies a bit, between $10.30 and $12.36. You will also need proof of ownership and a copy of your driver’s license. The turnaround time by mail is 4-6 weeks, but faster online.
To transfer a car title from a deceased owner, you will need to first confirm whether the vehicle is part of any probate on the estate. If so, you will need court documents affirming you are able to transfer the title. If the vehicle title had a designated beneficiary, that person must fill out the Montana MV1 Title Application and provide the death certificate. Finally, if there was no probate needed, then you will need to complete the MV12 Application for Title by Non-Probate Transfer. No matter which course of action you are following, the required documents need to be filed with your local County Treasurer’s office, along with the corresponding fees. If you need help navigating this process, CarTitles.com can help. Reach out to our team so we can help.
You will need to fill out and submit the Montana MV7 Application, along with the $10.30 fee. You can do this in person at the County Treasurer’s office, or mail it to the Motor Vehicle Division. You may also need to surrender the damaged version of your vehicle title.
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Generally, your lender will send a lien release to the state automatically once you have paid off your loan. You can contact your lender to confirm that they have done so. Typically, you will receive your lien release document within 10 business days. You will then need to submit that document along with your original title and a completed Montana MV1 Title Application to your local MVD office to request a clear title without the lender’s information. We can help with this process if you get stuck, or have trouble reaching your lender to initiate the lien release.
