The buyer will need the following to register the vehicle^[2]:

• Certificate of title – Must be assigned to the buyer.
• Proof of insurance^[3]
• Driver’s license
• Safety inspection certificate – Can’t be more than 60 days old.
• Application for Missouri Title and License
• Lien Release – Required if the title shows a lienholder.
• Odometer Disclosure Statement – Only necessary if there isn’t space on the title for an odometer reading.

Additional actions may be required depending on the circumstance. Vehicle owners can refer to the guides below for more information.

• New Resident Titling & Registration Requirements
• Titling and Registration Requirements of Imported Vehicles
• Emissions Inspections
• Obtaining a Temporary Permit
• Buying New License Plates

After preparing for registration, the owner must visit a Motor Vehicle and Driver License Office to submit their paperwork and pay the title fee, processing fee, and all local and state taxes.

The owner should receive their registration tabs and license plates in the mail several days after registering their vehicle.