Missouri Form 5049 – Notice of Sale or Transfer

The Missouri Form 5049, issued by the Missouri Department of Revenue, is the Notice of Sale or Transfer required when you sell or transfer a vehicle, trailer, ATV, boat, outboard motor, or manufactured home. As the seller, you must submit this form within 30 days of the sale to avoid liability for incidents involving the vehicle after the transfer. The buyer uses Form 5049 to apply for a new title and claim a 180-day sales tax credit. Fill out and download your completed Missouri DOR 5049 using FormsPal.

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Missouri 5049 Form PDF Details

When selling or transferring a vehicle, trailer, ATV, boat, outboard motor, or manufactured home in Missouri, completing Form 5049 is a required step mandated by the Missouri Department of Revenue. This document, known as the Notice of Sale or Transfer, formalizes the exchange between seller and buyer and protects the seller from future liability. Both parties must provide their full names and addresses, along with the vehicle's make, year, vehicle identification number (VIN), and the net sale price after any trade-in credit. Signatures from both the seller and buyer are required to validate the form. Submit the completed 5049 form to the Missouri DOR within 30 days of the sale date.

Once filed, Form 5049 protects sellers from traffic violations, unpaid tolls, or other incidents tied to the vehicle after the sale. The buyer receives the right to apply for a new title and a 180-day sales tax credit on any replacement vehicle. Failure to submit within the required deadline can result in penalties from the Missouri Department of Revenue. The form covers a range of transfers, including standard motor vehicle sales, boat transfers in Missouri, ATV sales, and trailer transactions. For related documents, see our motor vehicle transfer form and vehicle purchase agreement.

Question	Answer
Form Name	Missouri Form 5049 (Notice of Sale or Transfer)
Issuing Authority	Missouri Department of Revenue
Form Length	1 page
Submission Deadline	Within 30 days of sale or transfer
Who Files	Seller or transferor of vehicle, trailer, ATV, boat, or manufactured home
Avg. time to fill out	5 to 10 minutes
Other names	Missouri Notice of Sale, MO DOR 5049, missouri form 5049, notice of sale missouri

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Form

Missouri Department of Revenue

5049

Notice of Sale or Transfer

* Required Field

Name(s) (Last, First, Middle Initial)*

Signature(s)*

Purchaser(s)

Address*

Driver License Number

City*

State*

Zip Code*

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

___ ___ / ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___

Select one: r Passenger

r Truck

r Motorcyle

r Motortricycle

r Autocycle

Sale Date (MM/DD/YYYY)*

Vehicle

r Trailer

r ATV r Boat r Outboard Motor

r Manufactured Home

___ ___ / ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___

Net Price (After Trade-In)*

Title Number

State of Title

Year*

___ ___ ___ ___

Make*

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)*

I certify under penalties of perjury that the facts regarding this sale are true to the best of my knowledge. Knowingly submitting false information

about the sale of a vehicle is a Class C Misdemeanor.

Name(s) and Signature(s)

(Last, First, Middle Initial)*

Seller(s)

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Dealer Number (If Applicable)

Notes

Instructions

Penalties

If you sell or transfer ownership of a motor vehicle, trailer, or all-terrain vehicle, you must:

•Submit this notice within 30 days of the date of the sale;

•Complete required sections of this notice;

•Sign the notice and obtain the purchaser’s signature;

•Mail the notice to the address provided at the bottom of this form; and

•Keep a copy of this form for your records.

Failure to complete the required blocks will result in the information not being processed.

Motor vehicle dealers who are required to complete this form must submit it with their Dealer’s Monthly Sales Report (Form 385) if they are not reporting sales online.

The sale of marinecraft, manufactured homes, or vehicles that have been issued a salvage title or junking certificate or transfers made to licensed vehicle dealers, out-of-state purchasers, insurance companies due to theft or casualty loss, beneficiaries named in a trust, or transfer on death beneficiaries are not required to be reported.

The seller remains the last titled owner on record until the purchaser titles the vehicle in his or her name.

This form may be used in place of a bill of sale, when applying for title on a newly purchased vehicle to obtain a 180-day sales tax credit.

The date of sale on this form and date of purchase or the date of the contract to purchase the new vehicle must be within 180 days.

The purchaser must apply for a new title within 30 days of purchase.

Any seller who fails to submit this notice is guilty of an infraction. If the failure to submit this notice was done to assist the purchaser in avoiding applying for title, paying applicable registration fees, or other fraudulent purposes, the seller shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor. Make prompt notification to help protect yourself from possible liability.

Form 5049 (Revised 12-2018)

Mail to: Motor Vehicle Bureau	Phone: (573) 526-3669		Visit http://dor.mo.gov/motorv/
P.O. Box 3050	E-mail:	mvbmail@dor.mo.gov
			for additional information.
Jefferson City, MO 65105-3050

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Step 1: Click the "Get Form" button at the top of this page to open the 5049 form in our online PDF editor.

Step 2: Enter all required information in the form fields, including your name and address, the buyer's name and address, the vehicle identification number (VIN), make, year, and the net sale price after any trade-in.

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Step 3: Complete the remaining sections: Address, City, State, Zip Code, and Dealer Number (if applicable). Confirm the date of sale and that you will submit the notice within 30 days. Keep a copy of the completed form for your records.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri Form 5049

Who must file Missouri Form 5049?

Any seller or transferor of a motor vehicle, trailer, all-terrain vehicle (ATV), boat, outboard motor, or manufactured home in Missouri must file Form 5049 with the Missouri Department of Revenue.

When is Form 5049 due?

You must submit Form 5049 within 30 days of the sale or transfer date. Submitting on time protects you from any ongoing liability tied to the vehicle after the sale.

What happens if I do not file Form 5049?

Failure to submit Form 5049 leaves you legally responsible for any traffic violations, unpaid tolls, or other incidents involving the vehicle after the sale. The form is your legal protection as a seller in Missouri.

Can buyers use Form 5049 for anything?

Yes. Buyers can use the filed Form 5049 as documentation when applying for a new title through the Missouri DOR. It also entitles the buyer to a 180-day sales tax credit when purchasing a replacement vehicle.

For related Missouri forms, see our notice of transfer form and Missouri boat bill of sale.