Missouri bill of sale for a vehicle
For buyers and sellers who want a written record of a private car sale in Missouri.
A Missouri bill of sale for a car can be DOR's Bill of Sale or Even-Trade Bill of Sale (Form 1957). The seller can use it to report the sale to DOR within 30 days, instead of the Notice of Sale (Form 5049). It needs a notary only for rebuilt vehicle parts or when DOR asks.
Does Missouri have an official bill of sale form?
Form 1957 · Bill of Sale or Even-Trade Bill of Sale- A Notice of Sale (Form 5049) can stand in for a bill of sale for a temporary permit, the 180-day tax credit and to show the price paid.dor.mo.gov checked
- A seller can report the sale to DOR with Form 1957 instead of the Notice of Sale (Form 5049), within 30 days.dor.mo.gov checked
What should a bill of sale for a car include?
Common items on a bill of saleWhat DOR says is above.
- The buyer's and seller's names and addresses
- The car's year, make, model and VIN
- The sale price and the date of sale
- The odometer reading
- Signatures of the buyer and seller
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Common questions
Does Missouri have an official bill of sale form?
Yes. DOR publishes the Bill of Sale or Even-Trade Bill of Sale (Form 1957).
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Does a Missouri bill of sale need a notary?
Only for major parts of a rebuilt vehicle, or when DOR asks for it.
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Can the bill of sale report the sale to DOR?
Yes. A seller can send DOR the bill of sale instead of the Notice of Sale, within 30 days.
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Can a Notice of Sale take the place of a bill of sale?
Yes, for a temporary permit, the sales tax credit for a replaced vehicle and to show the price paid.
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