Missouri bill of sale
Form that creates a written record of the details summarizing the event of the exchange of property for a predefined financial figure in Missouri is called the Missouri bill of sale. The agreement includes specifics of the sale to involve information on the seller, buyer, obtained item, and price to be confirmed upon implementation of the document.
Vehicle registration in Missouri
After buying a vehicle in the state of Missouri, you are required to register it during 30 days of the sale; In other case, you may be charged a fee. Visit a licensing office at a Department of Revenue (DOR), choose the location of your preference and have the following documents with you:
1) A Bill of sale filled-out and signed by the purchaser and seller;
2) Proof of ownership [Either the title signed over to the new proprietor or the Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin which is typically provided by a dealership when a new vehicle is sold];
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3) A filled-out Application for Missouri Title and License – [Form DOR-108];
4) If the vehicle is less than 10 years old and under 16,000 lbs., you must furnish an Odometer Disclosure Statement [Form 3019] – in accordance with § 407.536;
5) Depending on the age of your vehicle and the county in which you live, you may be required to provide a certificate for safety and/or emissions inspection – in correspondence with § 307.366;
6) In the event of an out-of-state vehicle, the individual registering must ensure a certificate for a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and odometer inspection [a basic safety inspection administered by an official Missouri inspection station will suffice];
7) If there was a lien on the vehicle and it has been paid off, you must provide a completed copy of Lien Release, the Notice of Lien or filled out form DOR-4809, that is needed for authorization to add or remove name from Title [this form must be presented to a notary public for validation]. Subject to § 301.640;
Be ready to pay for any costs attached to registration, titling, and/or taxes.
How to write vehicle bill of sale?
Step #1 – Download the form in Adobe PDF format.
Step #2 – Information about a Buyer and Seller – All applicable information must be included by the participants that involves the Buyer(s) and Seller(s):
1) Name(s) [typed or printed]
2) Address
3) City
4) State
5) Zip Code
Step #3 – Information about a motor vehicle – In this section you will find out what you need to provide. These details are:
1) Year
2) Make
3) Title Number
4) Vehicle Identification Number [VIN]
5) Sale Date [MM/DD/YYYY]
6) Sale Price [numerically, in US dollars]
[If the vehicle was an even trade, jump to the “Vehicle or Unit traded for section”].
Step #4 – Information about boat, trailer, or outboard motor – Together with selling a motor vehicle, this form gives the option of selling a boat, trailer, or outboard motor. Provide the following information for each section, If necessary.
For a boat – Year; Make; Title Number; Vessel Identification Number; Sale Date (MM/DD/YYYY); Sale Price (numerically, in dollars).
For a trailer – Year; Make; Title Number; VIN (Vehicle Identification Number); Sale Date (MM/DD/YYYY); Sale Price (numerically, in dollars)
For an outboard Motor – Year; Make; Title Number; Motor Identification Number; Horsepower; Sale Date (MM/DD/YYYY); Sale Price [numerically, in dollars]; NOTE: Keep sections blank if not applicable to you.
Step #5 – Vehicle or unit traded for section – provide the following information, If it was an even trade:
1) Year
2) Make
3) Title Number
4) Vehicle Identification Number
Note: Leave section blank if not applicable.
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Step #6 – Signatures of the buyer and seller – Buyer and seller must read as follows: [Under penalties of perjury, I declare that the information I have provided and any attached supplement is true, complete, and correct]. They must provide following details, if they both agree:
1) Signature of one buyer
2) Signature of one seller
3) Check (Yes) or (No) depending on whether or not the vehicle or unit was sold for destruction.
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Step #7 – Document notarization – The document must be submitted to a notary for authentication in order to verify it. This is legally required only when specifically requested by the Department of Revenue or when a vehicle is rebuilt. The notary will provide the following:
1) The date (day, month, year)
2) State
3) County (or city)
4) Signature
5) Public name (typed or printed)
6) Date in which their commission expires
7) Embosser or black ink rubber stamp seal
When form is completed, it must be mailed to the following address: Motor Vehicle Bureau, P.O. Box 100, Jefferson City, MO 65105.
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