House Bill 165 revises the vehicle transfer and registration requirements in Montana, particularly benefiting nonresidents and certain military personnel. The bill allows nonresidents with an interest in real property in Montana to register vehicles in the county where the property is located and permits Montana residents who co-own a vehicle with nonresidents to register it, provided they are the principal operator. Additionally, it introduces a 90-day temporary registration permit for new owners unable to surrender a previous title due to uncontrollable circumstances.

Key amendments in the bill include the elimination of notarization requirements for affidavits related to vehicle title applications, thereby streamlining the transfer process. The new legal language specifies that affidavits must be sworn in accordance with the procedures outlined in 1-6-105, and it introduces provisions for issuing a bond to protect prior owners and lienholders against potential losses. The bill also grants the Department of Justice the authority to establish guidelines for vehicle registration, including compliance with insurance requirements and the issuance of temporary permits, while updating various sections related to vehicle registration and fees.

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