Sales and Highway Use Tax will not be assessed on motor vehicles registered in excess of 54,000 pounds.
Trailers: Sales and Highway Use Tax will not be assessed on trailers which are used in combination with motor vehicles which are registered in excess of 54,000 pounds.
Certification: You certify the following facts to be true and accurate under penalty of perjury.
Applicant: The vehicle or trailer identified above is owned by the applicant.
Weight: The gross combined vehicle weight rating of the vehicles is greater than 54,000 pounds.
Use: The motor vehicle or trailer identified above is actually used in the normal course of business of hauling property on the public highways.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form 5435 |
| Form Length | 1 page |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 17 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 3 min |
| Edition | 05-2026 |
| Where to file | Your local license office, with a title application |
| Who signs | The applicant |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 1, 2026 |
| Other names | 5435, Form 5435, MO 5435, Application for Sales Tax Exemption |
| Official source | Form 5435 (Rev 05-2026), Missouri Department of Revenue |
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