Missouri Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

A Missouri motor vehicle bill of sale (Form 1957) records the specifics of a vehicle transfer between a private buyer and seller in Missouri. It outlines the terms of the transaction, like the mutually accepted purchase price, the vehicle’s condition, and any extra terms discussed and agreed upon by both parties.

The buyer should keep a copy of the bill of sale for registration purposes. One buyer and one seller must sign, and notarization is necessary only if the vehicle has been rebuilt or if specifically requested by the Department of Revenue for the specific sale.

Registering a Motor Vehicle

New owners must register their vehicles within 30 days of acquisition [1] , and the registration must be renewed every year, or every two years [2] .

Gather Required Documents

You need the following documents to register your vehicle in Missouri:

• Proof of Ownership:
  • Bill of Sale: Verifies the sale and transfer of a vehicle.
  • Certificate of Title: Confirms legal ownership of the vehicle (apply through the Missouri Department of Revenue).
• Application for Missouri Title and License (Form 108): Requests vehicle title and registration in Missouri.
• Proof of Insurance (according to the state’s minimum requirements [3] ):
  • $25,000 for bodily injury per person
  • $25,000 for damage to property per accident
  • $50,000 per accident for bodily injury

Submit Your Documents

Vehicle registration can be done at any Missouri license office in the state.

Registration renewal for Missouri can be done online through the Missouri Department of Revenue, in person at any Missouri license office or by mail to:

Pay Registration Fees

To register a vehicle in Missouri, you must pay the required registration fees to the Missouri Department of Revenue.

You can use the state’s sales tax calculator to estimate the taxes you will pay.

Missouri Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Sample

Below is a printable Mississippi motor vehicle bill of sale in PDF and Word format.