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How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in Missouri

A step-by-step guide to every field on a Missouri vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.

Missouri's fill-out job is really two forms working together, and the internet constantly mixes up their numbers: Form 1957 is the bill of sale; Form 108 is the Application for Missouri Title and License the buyer files. Contrary to a stubborn myth, the standard title assignment needs NO notary in Missouri — notarization is reserved for special documents like the Form 4809 lien release, or a Form 1957 covering major component parts of a rebuilt vehicle. What Missouri does demand is a long buyer checklist: within 30 days ($25 penalty on day 31, growing to $200) the buyer needs the signed title, Form 108, a safety inspection unless the vehicle is under 11 years old with fewer than 150,000 miles, an emissions test only in the St. Louis region (St. Louis City, St. Charles, Jefferson, St. Louis counties), a paid personal property tax receipt (or non-assessment statement) from their county, and proof of insurance — plus 4.225% state tax and local rates on the purchase price, less any trade-in. Sellers: fill out your side flawlessly and report the sale within 30 days on Form 5049 (Notice of Sale) or Form 1957, because the buyer's stack is long enough already.

Notarization:Not required
Title deadline:30 days
Sales tax:4.225%
Official form:Form 1957
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Vehicle Bill of Sale · Missouri
Missouri Requirements: Transfer title within 30 days. 4.225% sales tax.

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Vehicle Details

Sale Information

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State rules change. We check these requirements against official state sources, but details can go out of date. Confirm with your state's motor vehicle agency before you rely on them. If you notice anything wrong or outdated, email support@billofsale.app.

Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained

1

Seller Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional but recommended)
Tip: Copy your name letter-for-letter from the vehicle's title or registration — a mismatch is the classic reason the Missouri DMV sends transfers back.
2

Buyer Information

  • Full legal name
  • Current mailing address
  • City, state, ZIP code
  • Phone number (optional)
Tip: Write the buyer's name for the record it becomes — future registration, insurance, and resale all inherit this line.
3

Vehicle Description

  • Vehicle year (4-digit)
  • Make (manufacturer — e.g., Ford, Toyota)
  • Model (e.g., F-150, Camry)
  • Body style (e.g., sedan, pickup, SUV)
  • Color
  • VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) — 17 characters, found on the dashboard or door jamb
  • Odometer reading at time of sale
Tip: Read the VIN from the metal, not the ad: dashboard plate or door-jamb sticker, checked character by character against the title. One wrong character voids the transfer.
4

Sale Details

  • Sale price in US dollars (write out both numerals and words — e.g., "$8,500 — Eight thousand five hundred dollars")
  • Payment method (cash, check, electronic transfer)
  • Date of sale (month / day / year)
  • Note: the buyer pays Missouri tax at registration (4.225% sales tax)
Tip: Declare the price as paid in Missouri: a signed record of the real amount protects both sides.
5

Seller Signature

  • Seller's signature (must match title)
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: The signatures alone execute the document in Missouri; notarization adds nothing required. Archive your copy for the long haul.
6

Buyer Signature

  • Buyer's signature
  • Printed name
  • Date signed
Tip: Sign in duplicate: one complete original per party. Photos and scans are backups, not substitutes.

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Other Forms Required in Missouri

Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for a Missouri vehicle transfer:

  • Form 108 (Application for Missouri Title and License)
  • Form 1957 (Bill of Sale)
  • Form 5049 (Notice of Sale)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Missouri title need to be notarized?
No — despite the persistent myth. The standard title assignment takes ordinary signatures; Missouri reserves notarization for specific documents like the Form 4809 lien release and a Form 1957 bill of sale for major component parts of a rebuilt vehicle (or when DOR requests it). Sign carefully and accurately, but you don't need a notary's desk for a routine private sale.
What does the buyer need besides the title and Form 108?
A safety inspection certificate not more than 60 days old — unless the vehicle is less than 11 years old AND under 150,000 miles; an emissions test if they live in St. Louis City or St. Charles, Jefferson, or St. Louis counties; a paid personal property tax receipt or statement of non-assessment from their county; proof of insurance; and payment of 4.225% state tax plus local sales tax — all within 30 days at a license office.
Is a bill of sale (Form 1957) required in Missouri?
Not for an in-state sale of a titled vehicle — the buyer needs the properly assigned title. A bill of sale is required for a used vehicle bought from a state that doesn't title it, and sellers can file Form 1957 to report the sale. When you use one, Form 1957 is DOR's own bill of sale form, with the parties, vehicle, VIN, odometer, price, date, and signatures. Don't confuse it with Form 108, which is the title application the buyer files.
What happens if the buyer misses the 30-day window?
A $25 title penalty on day 31, increasing $25 for every additional 30 days up to $200, on top of the tax owed. The seller's protection is the sale report — Form 5049 (Notice of Sale) or Form 1957, filed within 30 days — plus a dated bill of sale proving when the vehicle left their hands.

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Official Form

Form 1957

Form 1957 documents the private sale; it is required for a used vehicle bought from a state that does not title it, can serve as the seller's sale report, and must be notarized when it covers major parts of a rebuilt vehicle. Missouri's 4.225% state sales tax plus local taxes is charged on the purchase price less any trade-in allowance. Form 108 is the buyer's application for the new Missouri title and license.

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