Free Missouri Free Printable Bill of Sale
Missouri accepts any written or printed bill of sale for private vehicle transactions — no official BOS form is mandated. The buyer must complete a mandatory state safety inspection before the vehicle can be registered, and the title transfer must occur within 30 days; Form 5049 (Statement of Transaction) is required alongside the BOS to document the sale for tax purposes.
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Missouri Free Printable Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
DOR
Missouri Department of Revenue
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
0.04225%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Required
Missouri Free Printable Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Include full legal names, addresses, and signatures of both buyer and seller
- Record the 17-digit VIN, year, make, model, and odometer reading
- State the purchase price clearly — Missouri's base sales tax rate is 4.225% plus applicable local taxes
- Seller assigns the title on the reverse side and delivers it to the buyer
- Buyer completes Missouri Form 5049 (Statement of Transaction Under Section 144.070 RSMo) to document the sale for tax assessment
- Buyer takes the vehicle to a state-licensed inspection station for a mandatory safety inspection
- Submit the BOS, assigned title, Form 5049, and inspection receipt to the DOR or county license office within 30 days
Common Pitfalls
- Forgetting Form 5049 — without this form, DOR cannot properly assess the local sales tax, and the title application may be rejected
- Skipping the mandatory safety inspection: Missouri requires a passing safety inspection before a new registration can be issued
- Buyers in certain counties also need an emissions inspection — check whether your county is included before scheduling inspections
- The 30-day title transfer deadline starts on the sale date; late fees and interest accrue after this window
- Missouri plates do not transfer with the vehicle — sellers keep their plates and buyers need new ones
Missouri Free Printable Bill of Sale — FAQs
Is notarization required on a Missouri vehicle bill of sale?
No. Missouri does not require a vehicle bill of sale to be notarized for private sales. Signatures from both parties are sufficient.
What is Missouri Form 5049 and where do I get it?
Form 5049, titled Statement of Transaction Under Section 144.070 RSMo, is used to declare the sale price for tax calculation. It is available on the Missouri DOR website and must accompany the title application.
Does every county in Missouri require emissions testing?
No. Emissions inspections are only required in certain Missouri counties — primarily the St. Louis metropolitan area. Safety inspections, however, are required statewide.
How many copies of the bill of sale should I keep?
Print at least two copies. The buyer submits one copy with the title application package, and the seller retains one copy as proof of sale.
Can the buyer drive the vehicle home before getting it inspected?
Yes. Missouri allows a reasonable period for the buyer to drive the vehicle to an inspection station. However, registration cannot be completed until a passing safety inspection certificate is obtained.