A Missouri Bill of Sale is a form that documents the legal sale of any personal property in Missouri.
A Missouri bill of sale serves as proof of ownership and is also required for registering a vehicle or boat after purchase.
Depending on the nature of the property being sold, your bill of sale may need to be notarized before it is signed by both parties and made official.
How to Register a Vehicle in Missouri
To register a vehicle in Missouri, you must submit the required documents, including a bill of sale, to the Missouri Department of Revenue.
Bill of Sale – By Type (5)
Use a vehicle bill of sale form to buy or sell a motor vehicle.
Vehicle Bill of Sale
Use a boat bill of sale to transfer ownership of recreational water vehicles (such as motorboats, sailboats, yachts, and jet skis).
Boat Bill of Sale
Use a trailer bill of sale to buy or sell a trailer (or any non-motorized vehicle pulled by another vehicle).
Trailer Bill of Sale
Use a firearm bill of sale to transfer ownership of a gun (such as a handgun, rifle, or shotgun).
Firearm Bill of Sale
Use to document the details of your sale and prove motorcycle ownership.
Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Requirements
In Missouri, it is required by the state to report the sale of a vehicle within 30 days of the vehicle’s purchase. A bill of sale is typically used for this purpose, though it is not necessarily mandated otherwise.
The state’s Department of Revenue (DOR) provides an official form on its website, though you can also create your own. Vessels in Missouri can also use the same form for the same purposes.
Language & Copy Requirements
- Language: The DOR does not provide bills of sale or any other forms in Spanish or another language. However, you may provide your interpreter to translate bills of sale in any language that a party may understand, as long as any document submitted to the state for official use is written in English.
- Copies: The number of copies necessary depends on whether or not you are using a bill of sale to report the sale of a vehicle. In this case, a copy must be filed with the DOR, and a copy should be made for each party. Otherwise, a copy for the seller and the buyer should suffice.
Vehicle Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form 1545)
- Valid Missouri driver’s license
- Certificate of Title (can apply for this at the Missouri Department of Revenue)
- Application for Missouri Title and License (Form 108)
- Registration Fees
- Proof of Insurance according to the state’s minimum requirements [1] :
- $25,000 for bodily injury per person
- $25,000 for damage to property per accident
- $50,000 per accident for bodily injury
Boat Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale
- Application for Missouri Boat/Vessel or Outboard Motor Title and Registration (Form 93)
- Paid personal property tax receipt or statement of non-assessment (for residents with no personal property tax obligations)
- Registration Fees
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