![]() It’s really not that hard as long as you keep good records and follow the rules your state has set forth. Simple adherence to the above principals should go a long way to avoiding problems in getting the finished car titled.However, there is a long and strong tradition in American law to treat such records as reliable evidence as long as certain criteria are met. Because it is your document the argument could be that you can make it say anything you want it to say. Keep in mind that the diary is your document made to augment things like bills of sale, invoices and etc. Finally, keep the build diary current and up to date. VIN and serial numbers should be documented by photographs or rubbings, or both. All major steps in the build process should be documented with photographs before and after. If you send a part out to a contractor, record a description of the part, purpose for sending out (e.g., painting), date out and back, and costs (in order to get a title, you probably will have to get an appraisal of the finished car, and this kind of information can prove to be indispensable). Things like major component disassembly/assembly, sanding/blasting, painting, etc. Each major step in the build process should be recorded in the diary. When recording a purchase of a part, all relevant information should be written into the diary, including vendor’s name and address, date of purchase, description of part (including condition), price paid, and any identifying marks. From the very first part you buy keep a build diary. You are required to have a Montana bill of sale to register a motor vehicle. Once notarized, the title becomes a negotiable instrument and ownership is readily transferred to the person holding the title. For major components like engines, make sure the bill has the VIN or serial number on it. Montana requires that the seller(s) signature(s) on a Montana Motor Vehicle Title be notarized. For example a bill of sale should have the vendor’s name and address, your name, a description of the part, and the amount and date of purchase. As applicable, make sure each document accurately records the relevant information. You can never have too much, so keep all bills of sale, invoices (especially mail order parts), and even canceled checks, and credit card receipts or statements. ![]() Whenever you buy any part, and especially for major parts like engines, frames and probably transmissions, make sure you get adequate proof of purchase documentation. Always get proper documentation when you purchase a part.Once you get the fact sheets, read them carefully, and keep all of that information in mind as you buy your parts and build your car. Or if you don’t like downloading stuff, you can probably get them or find out how to order at your local DMV office. Many times, these are available from the state website. Get fact sheets from your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. Before you do anything on your project, know what kind of documentation that the state is going to require for issuing title.Just like any dealing with the government, proper record-keeping is the secret to making this process easy! In addition, we recommend:
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