Last Update: September 16, 2026

Change Information on Vehicle Registration in Missouri

Vehicle registration information in Missouri may require updating after an address change, a legal name change, a vehicle purchase or transfer, moving to Missouri, or a change to the physical license plates or registration tabs. The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) administers motor vehicle titling and registration through its Motor Vehicle Bureau, and most transactions are processed at Missouri license offices located throughout the state.

Missouri Vehicle Registration Changes that Commonly Require Action

A registration review may be required when any of the following occurs:

• A physical address or mailing address has changed, as reflected in the department's address change process for motor vehicle records.
• A legal name has changed, requiring the title and registration records to be updated to the current legal name.
• The registration receipt or renewal notice contains incorrect information that must be corrected.
• A vehicle has been purchased, transferred, or newly brought into Missouri, which triggers the resident titling requirements.
• License plates may need to be transferred to a newly acquired vehicle or replaced when lost, mutilated, or stolen.

Where to File a Missouri Vehicle Registration Change

Routine registration and title transactions are processed at Missouri license offices, which are privately operated offices contracted by the Missouri Department of Revenue and located in counties and communities across the state. These offices accept title applications, registration renewals, plate transfers, and replacement credential requests.

The Motor Vehicle Bureau also accepts certain transactions by mail at its central office in Jefferson City, including duplicate title applications and replacement plate requests. When the issue extends to the title record, the same license offices process the corrected or duplicate title application, and the Application for Missouri Title and License (Form 108) serves as the common application for both title and registration changes.

Missouri Address Changes on Vehicle Registration

Missouri provides an online address change request for motor vehicle records, and the department also accepts a completed Address Change Request Form (Form 5805). The online service is recommended to expedite the request.

Because Missouri registration is tied to the county of residence for personal property tax purposes, an address change may affect the county in which the vehicle is registered and renewed. The local license office remains the primary point for registration-related transactions.

Missouri Name Changes and Title-Linked Corrections

A legal name change should be reviewed as both a title matter and a registration matter when the existing vehicle records no longer match the current legal name. To change the name on a Missouri title, the owner submits the current certificate of title, a completed Application for Missouri Title and License (Form 108), and documentation supporting the name change. A new certificate of title is issued in the current legal name, and the registration record is updated accordingly.

Missouri titles are mailed to the vehicle owner at the address provided on the application. When a title must be corrected, the owner applies for a new title rather than altering the existing certificate.

Correcting Incorrect Information on a Missouri Registration Record

The process differs depending on the record involved. When the issue involves the registration itself, the owner may request replacement credentials through the Application for Replacement Plates/Tabs (Form 1576), which is used to replace lost, mutilated, or stolen license plates and registration tabs. The application must be notarized, indicate the reason for the replacement, and be accompanied by the replacement fee and a $9 processing fee. A lost or missing renewal notice may be replaced with the Application for Motor Vehicle License (Form 184).

When the issue involves the title record, the owner applies for a corrected or duplicate title. A duplicate title application is made on the Application for Missouri Title and License (Form 108) with the "Duplicate" checkbox marked, and the form must be notarized and accompanied by the $8.50 duplicate title fee and a $9 processing fee.

Missouri Deadlines for Vehicle Registration Changes

Several Missouri deadlines may affect a registration update:

• A newly purchased vehicle must generally be titled and the sales tax paid within 30 days of the purchase date.
• A $25 title penalty is assessed on the 31st day after purchase, increasing $25 for every additional 30 days of lateness, up to a maximum of $200.
• A new Missouri resident must generally title the vehicle within 30 days of becoming a resident.
• License plates must be renewed by the last day of the expiration month, and a $5 renewal penalty applies when plates are renewed after the expiration date.
• A temporary permit may be issued for a period of 30 days from the purchase date when no plates are available for transfer.
• A vehicle returning to Missouri must be safety inspected within 10 days.
• Missouri requires proof of financial responsibility for a vehicle that is registered or operated.

How Much Does It Cost To Change Vehicle Registration Details in Missouri?

The Missouri Department of Revenue administers vehicle title and registration changes. The table below shows the statewide fees Missouri publishes for common registration-detail changes, title corrections, vehicle purchases, new-resident registration, and plate transfers.

Contact Information

Missouri Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Bureau
301 West High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: (573) 526-3669
Official Website: Missouri Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Bureau