House Bill 165 revises the vehicle transfer and registration requirements in Montana, particularly focusing on nonresidents and co-owners who are not residents. The bill allows nonresidents with an interest in real property in Montana to register vehicles in the county where the property is located. It also enables Montana residents who co-own a vehicle with nonresidents to register the vehicle, provided they are the principal operator and have the right of possession. Additionally, the bill introduces a 90-day temporary registration permit for new owners who are unable to surrender a previous title due to circumstances beyond their control.

Key amendments in the bill include the removal of notarization requirements for affidavits related to vehicle transfers, which streamlines the process for obtaining a certificate of title when the original title is unavailable. The bill allows applicants to submit an affidavit in a prescribed format, sworn in accordance with specific provisions, instead of requiring notarization. It also updates the rulemaking authority of the Department of Justice to facilitate the registration process, including compliance with insurance requirements and the issuance of temporary permits. Overall, these changes aim to simplify vehicle registration and transfer processes while ensuring adherence to state laws.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_1(1): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_1(2): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_1(3): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_1(4): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_1(5): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_1(6): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_1(7): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_1(8): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_1: 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_X(1): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_X(2): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_X(3): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_X(4): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_X(5): 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101
HB0165_X: 61-3-208, 61-3-216, 61-3-218, 61-3-220, 61-3-303, 61-14-101