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Out-of-state title trail
An out-of-state title may involve a lender, dealer, or prior owner in another jurisdiction. We identify title state, document custodian, lien, assignments, and intended Montana owner.
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Title still issued by a prior state
A vehicle can move before its title record does.
Read the guideThe other state uses an electronic title
A lender or agency may control the electronic record rather than a paper certificate.
Read the guideSeveral dealer reassignment documents
Each intermediary in the chain should connect cleanly to the next.
Read the guideOut-of-state title uses an earlier name
The name difference may be from marriage, business change, or a missed transfer.
Read the guideAnother state has a hold on the title
A hold may need resolution with the issuing jurisdiction.
Read the guideCurrent official guidance
Forms and agency instructions can change. We review the latest requirements against your actual documents.
Montana MVD vehicle title information