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MT HB165
Bill
Status
Passed
4/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Walsh
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AI Summary
- Removes the requirement for notarization when transferring vehicle titles between individuals in Montana, replacing it with an affidavit sworn in the manner provided by law (MCA 1-6-105)
- Prohibits the Motor Vehicle Division of the Department of Justice from requiring notarization of affidavits for vehicle title applications
- Applies to transfers of motor vehicles, trailers, campers, motorboats, personal watercraft, sailboats, and snowmobiles
- Eliminates the previous requirement that transferor signatures be acknowledged before a county treasurer, deputy, elected official, department employee, or notary public
- Grants the department rulemaking authority to implement these changes while explicitly barring rules that require notarization
Legislative Description
Notaries not required for vehicle title transfer
Rule Making
Last Action
(H) Signed by Governor
4/7/2025
Committee Referrals
Highways and Transportation2/18/2025
Transportation1/10/2025
Full Bill Text
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