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Use this bill of sale when selling a scooter in Bozeman, Montana. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
Create a compliant bill of sale and download the signed PDF immediately.
DMV / Title Office
County Treasurer – Bozeman
Address
Visit https://dojmt.gov/driving for the nearest Bozeman, MT office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office phone numbers
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$12.00
Sales Tax Rate
No state sales tax
Base Registration Fee
Varies by age
No sales tax; registration fees based on vehicle age and value
Montana requires notarization of the bill of sale or title assignment for vehicle transfers. Visit a local notary public before submitting documents.
County Clerk / Recorder
Bozeman County Clerk & Recorder
Phone
See county website for contact information
The most common scooter makes in private-party sales are Vespa, Honda, Yamaha, Kymco, Genuine Scooters. Average private-party scooter prices range from $1,000–$6,000. Scooters average 1.3 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Fuel System, Electrical, Brakes.
Before completing a scooter bill of sale in Montana, verify these safety items:
Scooter insurance averages $100–$350/year. Required in most states when registered as a motorcycle. Similar to mopeds — 40–55% depreciation in 3 years. Japanese and Italian brands hold value best. Peak season for private scooter sales is spring when urban commuters look for fuel-efficient transport, with an average of 22 days on market.
Scooters are classified as "Scooter or Motorcycle (varies by state based on engine size)" for registration purposes. Scooters over 50cc are classified as motorcycles in most states and require a motorcycle license. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to scooters.
Bozeman residents completing a scooter bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Montana state rules. The state sales tax rate is 0%, no sales tax; registration fees based on vehicle age and value. The most popular scooter makes in Montana include Vespa, Honda, Yamaha.
BillOfSaleNow has generated 301 bill of sale documents for Montana transactions, with 8 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.
45% faster sale
Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.
Source: Experian / AutoCheck
$4,000 avg loss
NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.
Source: NHTSA
17.5M private sales/yr
About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.
Source: Cox Automotive 2024
1 in 3 buyers
Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.
Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)
Bozeman is in Bozeman County. Title transfers are handled by the County Treasurer – Bozeman at Visit https://dojmt.gov/driving for the nearest Bozeman, MT office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers.
The combined rate is No state sales tax. No sales tax; registration fees based on vehicle age and value.
Yes. Montana requires notarization of the bill of sale or title assignment for vehicle transfers. Visit a local notary public before submitting documents.
Title transfer fee: $12.00. Base registration fee: Varies by age. Sales tax at No state sales tax is collected at the time of title transfer.