Form 5435 at a glance
What it is: Form 5435 is the Application for Sales Tax Exemption - Commercial Motor Vehicles or Trailers Greater Than 54,000 Pounds.
Who signs: Sign under Signature of Applicant.
A filled-in Form 5435 example: a hauler lists a tractor
How to fill out Form 5435, box by box
Applicant Information
Under Applicant Information, enter the Applicant's Name, Telephone Number, Street Address or R.F.D and City, State, Zip Code.
Motor Vehicle Information
Under Motor Vehicle Information, enter the Year, Make, GVWR and Vehicle Identification Number.
Trailer Information
If you list a trailer, enter its Year, Make, GVWR and Vehicle Identification Number.
Property Hauled
Identify the property being hauled.
Certification of Facts and Signature of Applicant
You certify the following facts to be true and accurate under penalty of perjury:
The vehicle or trailer identified is owned by the applicant;
The motor vehicle identified is registered in excess of 54,000 pounds or the trailer identified is used in combination with a motor vehicle which is registered in excess of 54,000 pounds;
The gross combined vehicle weight rating of the vehicles is greater than 54,000 pounds and are capable of hauling loads commensurate with the registered weight; and
The motor vehicle or trailer identified is actually used in the normal course of business of hauling property on the public highways.
Enter the Printed Name and the Date (MM/DD/YYYY).
More rules for Form 5435
Motor Vehicle Bureau Phone: (573) 526-3669 E-Mail: mvbmail@dor.mo.gov
Common questions about Form 5435
Where do I file it?
Submit this document with a title application to your local license office when titling a qualifying motor vehicle or trailer. Sales and Highway Use Tax will not be assessed on motor vehicles registered in excess of 54,000 pounds and trailers which are used in combination with motor vehicles which are registered in excess of 54,000 pounds.
Sources
[1] Form 5435 (Revised 05-2026), Application for Sales Tax Exemption - Commercial Motor Vehicles or Trailers Greater Than 54,000 Pounds, Missouri Department of Revenue (the Official source link on this page).