Free Missouri Car Bill of Sale
Missouri titles vehicles through the Department of Revenue using Form DOR-108. State tax is a low 4.225%, but combined with local taxes, total rates hit 8–10% in metros. Biennial safety inspection is required statewide, with additional emissions in the St. Louis metro.
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Missouri Car Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
4.225% state sales tax PLUS local city/county tax (typically 2–4%, total often 7–10%). Kansas City: 8.35%. St. Louis: 9.68%. Tax on sale price.
Inspection Requirements
Missouri requires a safety inspection every two years for vehicles 11 or more years old or with 150,000+ miles (fee up to $12). Emissions inspection required biennially in the St. Louis area (St. Louis City and St. Louis, St. Charles and Jefferson counties); Franklin County testing ended July 1, 2022.
Missouri Car Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Confirm current MO safety inspection (biennial, ~$12). Add emissions if in St. Louis metro.
- Complete bill of sale with VIN, odometer, sale price.
- Seller completes odometer disclosure on title.
- Seller signs the title assignment over to the buyer — Missouri does not notarize title signatures, but a lien release does have to be notarized before you hand it over.
- Buyer completes Form DOR-108 at a local Missouri license office within 30 days.
- Buyer pays 4.225% state + local tax (typically 2–4%) + $8.50 title fee and $9 title processing fee.
- St. Louis metro residents: confirm emissions certificate.
Common Pitfalls
- Paying for a notary you don't need — Missouri title signatures do not need to be notarized (a lien release does, and Form 1957 in rebuilt-vehicle cases).
- Missing biennial safety inspection.
- Underestimating total tax: St. Louis effective rate is 9.68%.
Pro Tip
MO car sales: no notary on the title, DOR-108, 4.225% state + local, biennial safety inspection.