When the owner changes, we help map the next step
Co-owners and shared titles
Two or more names on a title create signature and authority questions when the vehicle changes hands. We read the exact title wording and identify each person whose consent or signature may be needed.
Find the question that fits.
Adding a co-owner to a vehicle title
Adding a name is an ownership change with insurance and lender implications.
Read the guideRemoving a co-owner from a title
The remaining owner may need a signed transfer from the departing owner.
Read the guideWhen only one co-owner is available to sign
The title may still require action from each recorded owner.
Read the guideWhen co-owners disagree about a transfer
A disagreement needs careful handling before title paperwork is signed.
Read the guideMoving a jointly owned vehicle to an LLC
Both individual owners and the entity may need to be accounted for in the paper trail.
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