Form MV7A Montana

Application for Cancellation and Issuance of Certificate of Title to Qualified Tow Truck Operator

For a qualified tow truck operator to apply for a certificate of title for a wrecked, disabled, or abandoned vehicle.

The document outlines procedures and requirements for requesting a certificate of title for vehicles, including wrecked or disabled ones and abandoned ones, from the Vehicle Services Bureau. Fees range from $10.30 to $12.36 depending on the vehicle type and weight. For wrecked or disabled vehicles, the applicant must provide evidence of lawful removal from a public roadway at the request of a law enforcement officer and continuous possession since then, as well as notification to the vehicle owner and secured party if any. For abandoned vehicles, the applicant must provide proof of lawful removal from a public roadway at the request of Montana Highway Patrol, county sheriff, or city police, and fulfill notification requirements. If no one reclaims the vehicle within 30 days and pays accrued towing and storage costs, Montana law authorizes cancellation of previously issued titles and issuance of a new title to the applicant.