Montana § 77-1-702 - Transfer Of Records
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 77-1-702 — Transfer Of Records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77-1-702. Transfer Of Records
Transfer of records. The secretary of state shall transfer all ownership records on file in the secretary of state's office to the department. The department shall transfer the records of land held or administered by the department of transportation for highway rights-of-way and maintenance to the department of transportation and any remaining ownership records, other than those of state lands, to the state agency administering the interest or property described in the records.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 77-1-702
What does Montana Code Annotated § 77-1-702 cover?
Section 77-1-702 ("Transfer Of Records") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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