A Missouri bill of sale is a written record that names the seller and buyer and describes the vehicle that changed hands. The Missouri Department of Revenue says all sellers and purchasers must print their names and sign the back of the title.[1.2] Those signatures do not need to be notarized.[1.1] Download the free template as a PDF or fill it out online.
Last Updated: October 2026. This guide is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current Missouri law. If you notice an error or outdated information, please contact us.
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| Document Name | Missouri Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form |
| Other Names | Missouri Car Bill of Sale, Missouri Automobile Bill of Sale |
| DMV | Missouri Department of Revenue |
| Notarization Required? | No, not for the signatures on the title[1.1] |
| Avg. Time to Fill Out | 7 minutes |
| Form Length | 4 pages |
FormsPal has Missouri bill of sale templates for a motor vehicle, a boat, a firearm and general personal property. Each card below says what the form records and offers a free PDF download. For a wider look at how bills of sale work, read our bill of sale guide.
Missouri motor vehicle bill of sale records the sale of a car, truck or other vehicle between a seller and a buyer. It lists the seller, the buyer, the vehicle, the price and the date of the sale.
| Alternative Name | Car Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Buyer’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Notarization | Not required for the title signatures |
| Download | PDF Template |
Missouri boat bill of sale records the sale of a boat and lets the buyer show that the ownership changed. It lists the boat, the seller, the buyer, the price and the date of the sale.
| Alternative Name | Vessel Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Buyer’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Notarization | Check the form |
| Download | PDF Template |
Missouri firearm bill of sale records a gun sale between two people. It lists the firearm, the seller, the buyer, the price and the date of the sale.
| Alternative Name | Gun Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Buyer’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Notarization | Check the form |
| Download | PDF Template |
A general bill of sale in Missouri records the sale of personal property, from a small antique chair to 100 heads of cattle.
| Alternative Name | Generic Bill of Sale |
| Seller’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Buyer’s Signature | Signature line on the form |
| Notarization | Check the form |
| Download | PDF Template |
The Missouri Department of Revenue spells out what sellers and buyers must complete when a vehicle changes hands.[1.1] The list is short. It covers the certificate of title, the names and signatures on it, and the odometer reading. A bill of sale is a separate written record of the deal that you can keep alongside these items.
The Department’s own words on the signatures are short.
All sellers and purchasers must print their names and sign the back of the title in the assignment area. These signatures do not need to be notarized.
That means a notary is not needed for the signatures on the title.
The steps below follow the Missouri motor vehicle bill of sale template on this page, from the date at the top of page 1 to the acknowledgment on page 4. Fill in each part in the order the form shows it. You can create the form online, print the PDF and write it by hand, or fill in the PDF with our PDF editor.
Step 1: Date
Write the date on the DATE line at the top of page 1.
Step 2: Seller’s Information
Fill in the seller’s name, street address, city, state, zip code, telephone number and email address.
Step 3: Buyer’s Information
Enter the same details for the buyer: name, street address, city, state, zip code, telephone number and email address.
Step 4: Motor Vehicle Description
Write the seller’s and the buyer’s names in the sentence at the top of this part. Then fill in these fields:
Step 5: Purchase Date and Price
On page 2, enter the purchase date and the total purchase price in U.S. dollars.
Step 6: How the Price Is Paid
Check one option: all at once, trade-in by the buyer, deposit with a balance due date, or gift with no payment. For a trade-in, add the payment amount, if any, and fill in the buyer’s vehicle: make, model, body type, year, odometer, color and VIN.
Step 7: Payment Method and Taxes
Select cash, check (add the check number), cashier’s check or money order. Then check whether taxes are included in the purchase price.
Step 8: Miscellaneous Provisions
On page 3, read the paragraphs before you sign. This part has nothing to fill in. It covers the seller’s confirmation, the as-is sale and the entire agreement.
Step 9: Signatures
The seller and the buyer each sign, print their name and date their line on page 3. The form also has a witness line with a signature, a printed name and a date.
Step 10: Acknowledgment
Page 4 holds an acknowledgment block for a notary. To have the form notarized, sign before the notary, who fills in the county, the date and the rest of the block, then signs and seals it.
Many buyers bring a few papers to a Missouri license office for titling and registration. Fees, deadlines and the required papers can change, so check the current list on the Missouri Department of Revenue website before you go.
A bill of sale gives the buyer a written record of the sale to keep with the ownership papers.
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Missouri’s Department of Revenue lists a properly assigned certificate of title for the sale. All sellers and purchasers must print their names and sign the back of the title in the assignment area. The seller must write in the odometer reading and date of sale.[1.2] Those signatures do not need to be notarized.[1.1]
No. The signatures that sellers and purchasers place on the title do not need to be notarized.[1.1] Our template has a witness line and an acknowledgment page for people who still want a notary to sign.
Missouri does not require notarization of the signatures on the title, so leaving out a notary does not break that rule.[1.1] The acknowledgment page on our template is there for anyone who wants it.
Missouri has no statute that requires a bill of sale. A bill of sale is still a written record of the sale for both sides.
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