Missouri Bill of Sale
Missouri requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Notarization is not always required in Missouri, but offices often ask for it, so it is worth doing. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Missouri Department of Revenue will accept alongside Form 1957.
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Missouri bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Missouri's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Missouri Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Missouri Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Missouri Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Missouri Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Missouri Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Missouri Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Missouri RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Missouri ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Missouri Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Missouri Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Missouri Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Missouri Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Missouri Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Missouri Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Missouri Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Missouri Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Missouri Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Missouri Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Missouri General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Missouri Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Missouri: what to know
Missouri's Form 1957 is required when the title has no price field or for a motor vehicle over 10 years old sold as-is in some counties.
- Bill of sale: required in common cases.
- Notary: notarization recommended.
- Official form: Form 1957.
- Agency: Missouri Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Bureau.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
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Missouri at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization recommended
- Official state form
- Form 1957
- Where the buyer registers
- Missouri Department of Revenue (dor.mo.gov/motor-vehicle)
Missouri's Form 1957 is required when the title has no price field or for a motor vehicle over 10 years old sold as-is in some counties.
Common questions
Does Missouri require a bill of sale?+
Missouri requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. Missouri's Form 1957 is required when the title has no price field or for a motor vehicle over 10 years old sold as-is in some counties.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Missouri?+
Notarization is not always required in Missouri, but offices often ask for it, so it is worth doing.
Is there an official Missouri bill of sale form?+
Yes, Form 1957, published by the Missouri Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Bureau. The PDF generated here contains the same information in the same order and is accepted with it or in place of it in most offices.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Missouri?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the Missouri Department of Revenue within the state deadline.