Keep every party on the same page
Working with a broker
A broker may arrange the deal without becoming the titled seller or buyer. We clarify the broker’s authority, underlying seller, buyer, payment, and document holder.
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Clarifying what the broker is handling
The broker may coordinate negotiation, shipping, financing, or all three.
Read the guideTracing a brokered purchase
An intermediary may appear on invoices but not on the vehicle title.
Read the guideWhen a broker holds the documents
The next step depends on which originals the broker has and when they can be released.
Read the guideBroker acting for a client
The owner’s instructions may need to be clear before a filing changes names.
Read the guideBroker to shipper to buyer handoff
The car and its title packet may travel separately.
Read the guideCurrent official guidance
Forms and agency instructions can change. We review the latest requirements against your actual documents.
Montana MVD 2026 Title Manual