Department of Motor Vehicles

Vehicle Title Paperwork Instructions

1. Fill out the Out-of-State Title
2. Fill out the appropriate application form:

For Motor Vehicles MV1 (fillable PDF click here) ("Application for Certificate of Title for a Motor Vehicle")
For Vessels (watercraft) MV1A (fillable PDF click here) ("Application for Certificate of Title for a Vessel")
3. Payment. Please provide our office with a personal check, money order or cashier's check made out to "Flathead County Treasurer" (or "FCT") in the approximated amount provided. You are also able to pay using your debit or credit card. Please note that there is a 3% convenience fee associated with any card transaction.
4. Contact Information (on a piece of paper or sticky note)
- Your Name
- Email Address (optional)
- Contact Phone Number (in case we need to contact you during business hours)
- Your "Plate Style" choice
5. Place everything in an envelope (envelopes can be found in the lobby)
- The completed Application
- The completed Vehicle Title
- Contact Info/Plate Style
- Payment Method ( check, etc...)
6. Place envelope in the lobby drob box or into the mail:
- DEPARTMENT of MOTOR VEHICLES
- 290 A North Main
- Kalispell, MT 59901

The DMV will have your paperwork and will send you notification by email or mail when the processing is complete.
Instructions will be provided on how to proceed

1. Title - Front Page:
- SELLER must complete section marked "SELLER COMPLETES IN INK"
- SELLER must sign (where it says "ALL OWNERS MUST SIGN" ) and have the Title NOTARIZED
- If the vehicle is 9 years old or newer, the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF MILEAGE DISCLOSURE must be filled out. The BUYER must sign and print name in the section marked "BUYER"
2. Title - Back Page - Section D (or Section E on older titles)
"TITLE APPLICATION - SECURITY INTEREST ACKNOWLEDGEMENT" :
- IF THERE IS NOT A LIEN HOLDER , write "NONE" where indicated.
  IF THERE IS A LIEN HOLDER , fill in the appropriate information
  for: "First Secured Party" and, if it applies: "Second Secured Party"
- Print primary name on line labeled "Printed or typed name of purchaser/owner/business (1)"
- If applicable, print second name on line labeled "Printed or typed name of purchaser/owner/business (2)"
- Fill out mailing address on line labeled "Mailing address - purchaser 1"
- If applicable, fill out mailing address on line labeled "Mailing address - purchaser 2"
- On the last line, PURCHASER signs on line labeled "Legal signature of purchaser/owner"
  (Sign in ink, only one signature required)
- Fill out primary purchaser/owner driver license number on line labeled
  "DL/FEIN/Tribal ID/Corp ID purchaser (1)"
- If applicable, fill out second purchaser/owner driver license number on line labeled
  "DL/FEIN/Tribal ID/Corp ID purchaser (2)"
- Fill in the date on line labeled "Date"
3. Payment. Please provide our office with a personal check, money order or cashier's check made out to "Flathead County Treasurer" (or "FCT") in the approximated amount provided. You are also able to pay using your debit or credit card. Please note that there is a 3% convenience fee associated with any card transaction.
4. Contact Information (on a piece of paper or sticky note)
- Your Name
- Email Address (optional)
- Contact Phone Number (in case we need to contact you during business hours)
- Your "Plate Style" choice
5. Place everything in an envelope (envelopes can be found in the lobby)
- The completed Vehicle Title
- Contact Info/Plate Style
- Payment Method ( check, etc...)
6. Place envelope in the lobby drob box or into the mail:
- DEPARTMENT of MOTOR VEHICLES
- 290 A North Main
- Kalispell, MT 59901

Vehicle Type

Vehicle Year

Motor Home Year

Registration Type

Motorcycle Type

Trailer Type

Travel Trailer Type

Boat Type

Temporary Sticker Type

Plate Type
* Existing plates must be registered in your name and less than 5 years old. Please Note: Fees for a "Personalized Plate" vary. Call us for pricing 758-5690.

Title Fee* :
* This is the "Standard Plate" fee. "Organizational Plates" can add $20-$60 more.