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Use this bill of sale when selling a pickup truck in Great Falls, Montana. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
Cascade County Motor Vehicle
Address
121 4th St N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Phone
(406) 454-6810
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$12.00
Sales Tax Rate
0.00%
Base Registration Fee
$217.00
Montana has no sales tax
Montana requires notarization of the title assignment.
County Clerk / Recorder
Cascade County Clerk and Recorder
Phone
(406) 454-6710
The most common pickup truck makes in private-party sales are Ford, Chevrolet, RAM, Toyota, GMC. Average private-party pickup truck prices range from $10,000–$55,000. The average NCAP safety rating for recent pickup truck models is 4.1 out of 5 stars. Pickup trucks average 3.6 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Power Train, Fuel System, Steering.
Before completing a pickup truck bill of sale in Montana, verify these safety items:
Pickup truck insurance averages $1,800–$2,800/year. Diesel models and lifted trucks cost more. Full-size pickups are the strongest value holders in the market — many retain 65–75% after 5 years. Peak season for private pickup truck sales is late spring and summer for work and recreation demand, with an average of 16 days on market.
Pickup Trucks are classified as "Light truck (same classification as "truck" in most states)" for registration purposes. Half-ton pickups (1500 series) are under 8,500 lbs GVWR. Three-quarter-ton (2500) and one-ton (3500) models may require commercial plates in some states. Federal odometer disclosure is required for pickup trucks under 20 years old.
Great Falls residents completing a pickup truck 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 pickup truck makes in Montana include Ford, Chevrolet, RAM.
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)
Great Falls is in Cascade County. Title transfers are handled by the Cascade County Motor Vehicle at 121 4th St N, Great Falls, MT 59401. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (406) 454-6810.
The combined rate is 0.00%. Montana has no sales tax.
Yes. Montana requires notarization of the title assignment.
Title transfer fee: $12.00. Base registration fee: $217.00. Sales tax at 0.00% is collected at the time of title transfer.