How to Register a Vehicle

After purchasing a vehicle in Missouri, you must have it registered within 30 days of the sale; otherwise, you may be charged a fee. Go to a licensing office at a DOR (Department of Revenue) location of your choice and have the following materials on hand:

• A Bill of Sale that is filled out and signed by the purchaser and seller.
• Proof of ownership (Either the title signed over to the new proprietor or the Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin, which is typically provided by a dealership when a new vehicle is sold.)
• A completed Application for Missouri Title and License – Form DOR-108.
• If the vehicle is less than 10 years old and under 16,000 pounds, you must provide an Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form 3019) – in correspondence with § 407.536.
• Depending on the age of your vehicle and the county in which you live, you may be required to provide a certificate for safety and/or emissions inspection – in accordance with § 307.366.
• If the vehicle is an out-of-state vehicle, the individual registering must provide a certificate for a VIN and odometer inspection (a basic safety inspection administered by an official Missouri inspection station will suffice).
• Suppose there was a lien on the vehicle, which was paid off. In that case, you must furnish a completed copy of the Notice of Lien, Lien Release, or Authorization to Add/Remove Name from Title – Form DOR-4809 (this form must be presented to a notary public for validation). Subject to § 301.640.
• Be prepared to pay for any costs attached to registration, titling, and/or taxes.

How to Register a Boat

When acquiring a new vessel, there are various steps you will be required to take to ensure that you are permitted to operate it legally in the state of Missouri. From the date of purchase, you will have 60 days to register if registration is mandated for your vessel’s particular case. A fine of $10 per month will be incurred if you elect to register after this period. Many motor-propelled watercraft or vessels equipped with a sail must be registered and titled by the state before being used in the water. There are a handful of exceptions to this rule, such as:

• Boats with sales that have a length of 12 feet or fewer.
• Government vessels.
• Lifeboats.
• Boats registered in a neighboring state or foreign country may be utilized for less than 60 days.

To formally register and title a vessel, gather the required paperwork to be handed in at your closest Missouri Department of Revenue location:

• A correctly filled Application for Missouri Boat, Vessel, or Outboard Motor Title And Registration (Form DOR 93).
• Suitable material evidence of ownership:
  • Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin.
  • Transferred vessel title.
• Bill of sale
• Receipt of settled Missouri sales tax payment.
• A formal Statement of Non-assessment from a state-approved tax assessor in your county of residence attesting to the property tax owed by an owner of the boat being current and up-to-date.
• A completed Missouri Notice of Lien, Lien Release, or Authorization to Add-Remove Name From Title (Form DOR 4809).
• Secured form of compensation for all taxes and fees.