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St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer

Missouri vehicle title transfer office for St. Louis and St. Louis City (Independent). Get your St. Louis bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the MO DOR License Office – St. Louis.

St. Louis Title & Registration Office

Office Name

MO DOR License Office – St. Louis

Address

1200 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103

Phone

(573) 526-3669

Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Title Transfer Fee

$11.00

Vehicle Sales Tax

9.679%

Special requirements in St. Louis City (Independent):

  • Title assignment must be notarized
  • Title transfer at a license office within 30 days
  • Sales tax at title transfer
  • Vehicle safety inspection required

Notarization in St. Louis: ⚠ Required

Missouri requires notarization of the title assignment.

Documents Required for St. Louis 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: 9.679% of sale price
  • 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
  • 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)

FAQ — St. Louis DMV

Where is the DMV in St. Louis, Missouri?
The St. Louis title office is the MO DOR License Office – St. Louis, located at 1200 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63103. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (573) 526-3669.
What is the vehicle title transfer fee in St. Louis?
The title transfer fee in St. Louis City (Independent) is $11.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 9.679%. Missouri state rate 4.225% + St. Louis City 5.454%
What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in St. Louis?
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 9.679% sales tax.
Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in St. Louis?
A signed bill of sale is required by the MO DOR License Office – St. Louis to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.

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