Missouri Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

Registering a Vehicle in Missouri

When the time comes to register the new motor vehicle, buyers will need to present documentation in person to their closest Missouri Vehicle Registration office. Titles must include signatures of both parties on the reverse side, and in some cases, may also require notarization. The overall registration package for a used vehicle obtained in a private deal includes:

• Title certificate that includes VIN and signatures of all parties
• Bill of sale filled out and signed by both parties
• Inspection of the motor vehicle by an inspection station approved by the state
• Odometer Reading Disclosure Statement (only for vehicles 10 years of age or less weighing under 16,000 pounds)
• Proof of safety and emissions inspection
• Up-to-date photo ID
• Proof of insurance

In addition to the required documentation, buyers will need to be prepared to pay all fees, including title and registration fees and taxes at the time of registration. Title fees are $8.50, registration is $6.00, and the state sales tax is 4.225%. In some cases, buyers can register vehicles for more than one year, paying $12 for a two-year registration. The state of Missouri also has a local sales tax, which buyers will need to pay as well. If the vehicle was purchased out of state but will be registered in the state of Missouri, buyers will need to show proof of sales tax and may be subject to only local taxes (if any).

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How to write Missouri Vehicle Bill of Sale

The completing tips are intended for the bill of sale template created by our company. Nonetheless, it is best to go for the official form if it is provided by the local governmental bodies.

Step 1: Indicate the date when document is created and filled out.

Step 2: Enter the purchaser’s and seller’s specifics:

• Full name
• Street
• City
• State
• Zip code
• Mobile phone number
• Email

Step 3: Fill in the details concerning the vehicle you’re selling:

• Make
• Vehicle’s model
• Vehicle’s body type
• Year
• Distance traveled (odometer reading)
• Car’s color
• Identification Number (VIN)

Step 4: Pick how the purchaser will pay for the car and for how much.

Enter the sale date and state the overall price that has to be paid for the vehicle. Next, select one sale method:

1. The full sum at once. This is quite simple: within the same day, the buyer gets the motor vehicle transported to them and transfers the entire sum.
2. Trade-in. This option will allow the buyer to trade their vehicle (with a supplement) for the owner’s vehicle. In such a case, the bill of sale must also have the purchaser’s vehicle details.
3. Installments. With this method, you need to indicate the dates when the purchaser must deliver the initial and the final payments, along with their sums.

The next step is deciding on the kind of payment:

• Cash
• Check
• Cashier’s check
• Money order

The very last thing to do within this section is to choose if all applicable taxes are included in the price.

Step 5: Go through the miscellaneous provisions.

This part typically has the “as-is” provision that indicates the item is offered without a warranty.

Step 6: Now, the bill of sale must be signed.

The buyer’s signature is generally not mandatory. But, you’re more protected from legal problems if all parties sign the bill of sale form. As an extra precaution, you may have one or two individuals attest the process and sign the document.

Step 7: Notarize the form

Despite the fact that notarization is rarely obligatory, it acts as an additional way to guard against legal troubles.

The purchaser will need to own the original document as it is often required for the title change. There are two approaches here: you need to either prepare and sign two identical bills of sale or make a copy for the seller to have.