Ultimate Guide to Transferring Your Vehicle Title at the Missouri DMV

Here's the ultimate guide to transferring your vehicle title at the Missouri DMV. We've simplified the entire process to save you time.

What You’ll Need to Transfer your Vehicle Title in Missouri

  • The original title with back assignment filled out.
  • The Application for Missouri Title and Registration
  • Proof of insurance
  • Certificate of safety inspection
  • Initial titling: $11
  • State tax: 4.225% of the cost of the vehicle, plus local sales tax
  • Late titling fee: $25
  • $25 every 30 days after first late fee
  • Driver's License

What You’ll Need to Do to Transfer your Vehicle Title in Missouri

  1. Visit any DOS License office near you. Consider making a DOS appointment or getting a line waiting concierge.
  2. Submit the required documents, your application, ID and your payment.
  3. Receive a temporary vehicle title.
  4. Receive your vehicle title via U.S. mail.

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