Montana Motor Vehicle Division · Montana state form
MV65 Power of Attorney
Use MV65 to appoint an individual or business to act for you on specified motor vehicle or vessel registration and title matters. The form includes vehicle information and an odometer statement.
- What this form is
- The vehicle owner completes Sections 1 through 4, naming an attorney-in-fact and providing vehicle or vessel details. The form authorizes that person or business to execute documents for registration, title transfer, or title application for the vehicle or vessel identified. It also includes an odometer statement and purchaser statement, if applicable. The applicant’s signature must be notarized in Section 5.
- Who needs it
- A vehicle or vessel owner who wants to authorize a named individual or business to handle specified registration or title matters on their behalf.
- Why it needs a notary
- The applicant’s signature must be notarized in Section 5. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Submit it to the Montana agency named on the form.
Questions
What is Montana form MV65 used for?
MV65 lets a vehicle or vessel owner appoint a named individual or business as attorney-in-fact to execute documents for registration, title transfer, or title application for the vehicle or vessel listed.
Does the MV65 Power of Attorney need to be notarized?
Yes. Section 5 is for notary use, and the applicant’s signature must be notarized. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
Which sections does the applicant complete?
The form instructions say the applicant must complete Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4. Section 1 is owner information, Section 2 appoints the attorney-in-fact, Section 3 gives vehicle information, and Section 4 is the certifying statement.