Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
Missouri vehicle title transfer office for Kansas City and Jackson County. Get your Kansas City bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the MO DOR License Office – Kansas City.
Kansas City Title & Registration Office
Office Name
MO DOR License Office – Kansas City
Address
615 E 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone
(573) 526-3669
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$11.00
Vehicle Sales Tax
8.60%
Special requirements in Jackson County:
- Title assignment must be notarized in Missouri
- Title transfer at a Missouri license office within 30 days
- Missouri sales tax collected at time of title transfer
- Vehicle must pass Missouri safety inspection
Notarization in Kansas City: ⚠ Required
Missouri requires notarization of the title assignment for all private party vehicle transfers.
Documents Required for Kansas City Title Transfer
- 1Signed vehicle title (seller signs the back)
- 2Completed bill of sale — notarized
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $11.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: 8.60% of sale price
- 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
- 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)
Generate a Kansas City Bill of Sale by Vehicle
FAQ — Kansas City DMV
- Where is the DMV in Kansas City, Missouri?
- The Kansas City title office is the MO DOR License Office – Kansas City, located at 615 E 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64106. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (573) 526-3669.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Kansas City?
- The title transfer fee in Jackson County is $11.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 8.60%. Missouri state rate 4.225% + Jackson County 1.375% + Kansas City 3.0%
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Kansas City?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale (notarized), a valid photo ID, and payment for the $11.00 title fee plus 8.60% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Kansas City?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the MO DOR License Office – Kansas City to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.