Updated May 30, 2023
A Missouri motor vehicle bill of sale is a legal document used in the sale and purchase of a motor vehicle. It provides information about the buyer, the seller, the vehicle, and the terms of the sale (purchase price).
The buyer will be required to keep a copy if they intend to register the vehicle.
Signing Requirements – One buyer and one seller are required to sign. Notarization is only required if the vehicle has been rebuilt or if the Department of Revenue has specifically requested it for the particular sale.
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Registering a Vehicle
When someone purchases a vehicle, they have 30 days from the date of purchase to register it with the state of Missouri. A vehicle owner can renew their registration every year or every two years, depending on their preference. They can do this online with the Missouri Department of Revenue, by mail, or in-person at any Missouri license office.
Where to Register
Vehicle owners can register their vehicles at any Missouri license office.
Required Documents
- Bill of Sale;
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form 1545);
- Certificate of Title (can apply for this at the Missouri Department of Revenue);
- Application for Missouri Title and License (Form 108);
- Valid driver’s license;
- Missouri Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney if an individual other than the owner is registering the vehicle for them;
- Registration Fees; and
- Proof of Insurance with Minimum Requirements:
- $25,000 per person for bodily injury;
- $25,000 per accident for property; and
- $50,000 per accident for bodily injury.