Montana · Montana Code Annotated — Title 61, Motor Vehicles

MCA Title 61 § 61-3-201: Certificate of title required -- nonresident title -- exclusions -- definition

What this law says, in plain English

Vehicle owners in the state must obtain a certificate of title from the department unless the vehicle is exempt. Nonresident businesses must submit a $100,000 penalty bond; financial institutions are exempt from this bond requirement.

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