MISSOURI COMPREHENSIVE BILL OF SALE PACK
This comprehensive Bill of Sale Pack provides templates for transferring ownership of various types of property under Missouri law. Select the appropriate form based on the property being transferred.
PART ONE: GENERAL PERSONAL PROPERTY BILL OF SALE
STATE OF MISSOURI
COUNTY OF [________________________________]
BILL OF SALE FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY
Document Date: [__/__/____]
SECTION 1: PARTIES TO THIS TRANSACTION
SELLER INFORMATION:
Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
Street Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: MO ZIP: [____]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]
BUYER INFORMATION:
Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
Street Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]
SECTION 2: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Seller hereby sells, transfers, and conveys to Buyer, and Buyer hereby purchases from Seller, the following described personal property (the "Property"):
Primary Item Description:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
Additional Items (if applicable):
| Item No. | Description | Serial/ID Number | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [________________________________] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| 2 | [________________________________] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| 3 | [________________________________] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| 4 | [________________________________] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| 5 | [________________________________] | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
Accessories and Included Items:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
SECTION 3: PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT
Purchase Price: $[________________________________]
Payment Method:
☐ Cash
☐ Certified Check / Cashier's Check
☐ Personal Check (Check No. [________________________________])
☐ Wire Transfer / Electronic Funds Transfer
☐ Money Order
☐ Trade/Exchange (describe traded property below)
☐ Other: [________________________________]
Trade-In Description (if applicable):
[________________________________]
Trade-In Value: $[________________________________]
Total Amount Due at Signing: $[________________________________]
Payment Terms (if not paid in full):
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
SECTION 4: WARRANTY SELECTION
Select the applicable warranty status (check ONE):
☐ OPTION A: "AS-IS" SALE - NO WARRANTY
THE PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH ALL FAULTS." SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT BUYER HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THE PROPERTY AND ACCEPTS THE PROPERTY IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION.
Pursuant to Mo. Rev. Stat. § 400.2-316, all implied warranties are hereby excluded by this "as-is" disclaimer. Buyer acknowledges understanding that this disclaimer means Seller is not responsible for any defects, whether known or unknown, latent or patent.
Buyer's Initials: [____] Seller's Initials: [____]
☐ OPTION B: LIMITED WARRANTY
Seller warrants the Property against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of:
☐ 30 days ☐ 60 days ☐ 90 days ☐ [____] days
from the date of sale, subject to the following terms and conditions:
Warranty Coverage:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
Warranty Exclusions:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
Remedy: During the warranty period, Seller's sole obligation shall be, at Seller's option, to:
☐ Repair the defective item
☐ Replace the defective item
☐ Refund the purchase price
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Buyer's Initials: [____] Seller's Initials: [____]
☐ OPTION C: FULL WARRANTY
Seller warrants that the Property:
☐ Is free from defects in materials and workmanship
☐ Will perform according to its intended purpose
☐ Conforms to the description provided herein
☐ Is fit for the following particular purpose: [________________________________]
Warranty Period: [________________________________]
Warranty Terms:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
Buyer's Initials: [____] Seller's Initials: [____]
SECTION 5: SELLER REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Seller represents and warrants to Buyer that:
☐ Seller is the sole legal owner of the Property and has full right, power, and authority to sell and transfer the Property to Buyer.
☐ The Property is free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, security interests, claims, and restrictions, except as disclosed below.
☐ There are no outstanding judgments, lawsuits, or legal proceedings affecting the Property.
☐ Seller has not previously sold, transferred, pledged, or otherwise encumbered the Property.
☐ All information provided by Seller regarding the Property is true, accurate, and complete to the best of Seller's knowledge.
☐ The Property is not stolen, illegally obtained, or subject to any dispute regarding ownership.
SECTION 6: LIEN AND ENCUMBRANCE DISCLOSURE
Check one:
☐ NO LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES: Seller certifies that the Property is free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, and security interests.
☐ LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES EXIST: The following liens, encumbrances, or security interests exist on the Property:
| Lienholder Name | Address | Amount Owed | Account Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| [________________________________] | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| [________________________________] | [________________________________] | $[________________________________] | [________________________________] |
Lien Satisfaction Plan:
☐ Seller will pay off all liens at or before closing from proceeds of sale
☐ Buyer assumes the existing lien(s) as part of the purchase
☐ Lien will be paid off as follows: [________________________________]
SECTION 7: DELIVERY AND RISK OF LOSS
Delivery Date: [__/__/____]
Delivery Location: [________________________________]
Delivery Method:
☐ Buyer will pick up Property at Seller's location
☐ Seller will deliver Property to Buyer's location
☐ Third-party delivery service (arranged by: ☐ Buyer ☐ Seller)
Risk of Loss: Risk of loss shall pass from Seller to Buyer upon:
☐ Execution of this Bill of Sale
☐ Delivery of the Property to Buyer
☐ Other: [________________________________]
SECTION 8: SIGNATURES
The parties hereby execute this Bill of Sale as of the date first written above.
SELLER:
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
BUYER:
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
SECTION 9: WITNESS ATTESTATION (Optional but Recommended)
We, the undersigned witnesses, hereby attest that we witnessed the execution of this Bill of Sale by the parties named above.
Witness 1:
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
Witness 2:
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
SECTION 10: NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Optional for Personal Property)
STATE OF MISSOURI
COUNTY OF [________________________________]
Before me, the undersigned Notary Public, on this [____] day of [________________________________], 20[____], personally appeared:
[________________________________] (Seller)
[________________________________] (Buyer)
☐ Personally known to me, OR
☐ Proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence
to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Public Signature: ________________________________________
Printed Name: [________________________________]
My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]
[NOTARY SEAL]
PART TWO: MOTOR VEHICLE BILL OF SALE
STATE OF MISSOURI
COUNTY OF [________________________________]
MOTOR VEHICLE, TRAILER, OR ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE BILL OF SALE
This document supplements Missouri DOR Form 1957 (Bill of Sale) and Form 5049 (Notice of Sale)
Document Date: [__/__/____]
SECTION 1: PARTIES
SELLER:
Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
Driver's License No.: [________________________________] State: [____]
Street Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: MO ZIP: [____]
Telephone: [________________________________]
BUYER:
Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
Driver's License No.: [________________________________] State: [____]
Street Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]
Telephone: [________________________________]
SECTION 2: VEHICLE INFORMATION
Vehicle Type:
☐ Automobile ☐ Truck ☐ Motorcycle ☐ Trailer ☐ All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) ☐ Other: [________________________________]
Year: [____]
Make: [________________________________]
Model: [________________________________]
Body Style: [________________________________]
Color(s): Exterior: [________________________________] Interior: [________________________________]
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): [________________________________]
Missouri Title Number: [________________________________]
License Plate Number (if applicable): [________________________________]
Engine Number (if applicable): [________________________________]
SECTION 3: ODOMETER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Required for vehicles less than 10 years old under 16,000 lbs. GVW per Missouri law and Federal Truth in Mileage Act
ODOMETER READING: [________________________________] miles
Check one:
☐ I certify that to the best of my knowledge the odometer reading reflects the ACTUAL MILEAGE of the vehicle.
☐ I certify that to the best of my knowledge the odometer reading reflects the amount of mileage in EXCESS OF ITS MECHANICAL LIMITS (odometer has "rolled over").
☐ I certify that the odometer reading IS NOT THE ACTUAL MILEAGE. WARNING: ODOMETER DISCREPANCY.
If odometer discrepancy is checked, explain:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
IMPORTANT MISSOURI REQUIREMENTS:
- Correction fluid (white-out) and erasing on titles is NOT permitted
- If odometer discrepancy exists, a separate statement explaining all facts must be attached
- Odometer disclosure may also be required on Missouri DOR Form 3019
Seller's Signature for Odometer Certification: ________________________________________
Buyer's Signature Acknowledging Odometer Reading: ________________________________________
SECTION 4: VEHICLE CONDITION AND HISTORY DISCLOSURE
Current Condition:
☐ Excellent ☐ Good ☐ Fair ☐ Poor ☐ Salvage/Rebuilt
Title Status (check all that apply):
☐ Clean Title - No brands or designations
☐ Salvage Title
☐ Rebuilt Title
☐ Flood Damage
☐ Lemon Law Buyback
☐ Manufacturer Buyback
☐ Odometer Rollback/Discrepancy
☐ Previously Totaled
☐ Junk Title
☐ Non-Repairable
☐ Other: [________________________________]
Damage History Disclosure:
Has this vehicle sustained damage in excess of $500? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, describe: [________________________________]
Known Defects or Issues:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
Vehicle History:
Has this vehicle ever been used as:
☐ Rental vehicle ☐ Taxi/Livery ☐ Police/Government ☐ Commercial vehicle ☐ None of the above
SECTION 5: PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT
Sale Price: $[________________________________]
Trade-In Allowance (if applicable): $[________________________________]
Trade-In Vehicle: [____] [________________________________] [________________________________]
Year Make Model
Trade-In VIN: [________________________________]
Net Amount Due: $[________________________________]
Payment Method:
☐ Cash ☐ Certified Funds ☐ Personal Check ☐ Financing ☐ Other: [________________________________]
Taxes and Fees (Buyer Responsibility):
Missouri sales tax, title fees, registration fees, and any applicable local taxes are the responsibility of the Buyer and are NOT included in the sale price above.
SECTION 6: WARRANTY STATUS
Select ONE:
☐ "AS-IS" SALE - NO WARRANTY
THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD "AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH ALL FAULTS." THE SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE PURSUANT TO MO. REV. STAT. § 400.2-316.
BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE OR HAVE IT INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC OF BUYER'S CHOICE PRIOR TO PURCHASE. BUYER ACCEPTS THE VEHICLE IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION AND ASSUMES ALL RISK OF DEFECTS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN.
Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]
☐ LIMITED WARRANTY
Seller provides the following limited warranty:
Coverage Period: [________________________________]
Covered Components:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
Exclusions:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
Maximum Liability: $[________________________________]
Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]
☐ MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY STILL IN EFFECT
Remaining manufacturer's warranty is transferable to Buyer:
Warranty Expiration: [__/__/____] or [________________________________] miles, whichever occurs first
Warranty Coverage: [________________________________]
☐ EXTENDED WARRANTY/SERVICE CONTRACT
An extended warranty or service contract is being provided:
Provider: [________________________________]
Policy/Contract Number: [________________________________]
Coverage Period: [________________________________]
SECTION 7: LIEN AND ENCUMBRANCE DISCLOSURE
Check one:
☐ FREE AND CLEAR: Seller certifies that the vehicle is free and clear of all liens, security interests, and encumbrances. Seller holds clear title.
☐ EXISTING LIEN: The following lien(s) exist on this vehicle:
Lienholder Information:
Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]
Account Number: [________________________________]
Payoff Amount: $[________________________________] (as of [__/__/____])
Daily Per Diem: $[________________________________]
Lien Satisfaction:
☐ Seller will obtain lien release prior to delivery
☐ Seller will pay off lien from sale proceeds at closing; lien release to follow within [____] business days
☐ Buyer is assuming the existing lien as part of this transaction
☐ Title is being held by lienholder; lienholder will release title directly to Buyer upon payoff
SECTION 8: SELLER REPRESENTATIONS
Seller represents and warrants:
☐ Seller is the registered owner of the vehicle and has full authority to sell and transfer title.
☐ The title is genuine and has not been altered, tampered with, or forged.
☐ All statements made herein regarding the vehicle's condition, history, and mileage are true and accurate to the best of Seller's knowledge.
☐ Seller will properly assign the Certificate of Title to Buyer with warranty of title as required by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 301.210.
☐ Seller will disclose all liens and encumbrances on the vehicle.
☐ Seller will provide Buyer with all keys, remotes, manuals, and accessories in Seller's possession.
☐ Seller will report this sale to the Missouri Department of Revenue within 30 days as required by law.
SECTION 9: MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE REQUIREMENTS
SELLER'S OBLIGATIONS:
Per Missouri law, Seller must:
-
☐ Properly assign the Certificate of Title to Buyer (complete assignment on back of title)
-
☐ Deliver the assigned title to Buyer at time of sale
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☐ Report the sale to Missouri DOR within 30 days using Form 5049 (Notice of Sale) or this Bill of Sale (Form 1957)
-
☐ Remove license plates from vehicle (plates stay with seller in Missouri)
-
☐ Provide Buyer with completed Odometer Disclosure Statement if required
BUYER'S OBLIGATIONS:
Per Missouri law, Buyer must:
-
☐ Obtain Missouri safety inspection within 10 days of purchase (for vehicles over 5 years old)
-
☐ Obtain Missouri emissions inspection if required (St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas)
-
☐ Apply for new Missouri title within 30 days of purchase
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☐ Pay all applicable sales tax, title fees, and registration fees
-
☐ Maintain proper insurance coverage as required by Missouri law
Required Documents for Title Transfer:
- Properly assigned Certificate of Title
- Bill of Sale (Form 1957)
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (if applicable)
- Safety Inspection Certificate
- Emissions Inspection Certificate (if applicable)
- Proof of Insurance
- Paid Personal Property Tax Receipt or Statement of Non-Assessment
- Lien Release (if applicable)
- Application for Missouri Title and License (Form 108)
SECTION 10: DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE
Date of Delivery: [__/__/____]
Time of Delivery: [____:____] ☐ AM ☐ PM
Location of Delivery: [________________________________]
Items Delivered with Vehicle:
☐ Certificate of Title (properly assigned)
☐ Bill of Sale
☐ Odometer Disclosure Statement
☐ [____] Key(s)
☐ [____] Remote(s)/Key Fob(s)
☐ Owner's Manual
☐ Service Records
☐ Safety Inspection Certificate
☐ Emissions Inspection Certificate
☐ Warranty Documents
☐ Other: [________________________________]
Buyer's Acceptance:
Buyer acknowledges receipt of the vehicle and all items checked above, and accepts the vehicle in its present condition subject to the warranty terms (if any) set forth in this Bill of Sale.
SECTION 11: SIGNATURES
SELLER:
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
CO-SELLER (if applicable):
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
BUYER:
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
CO-BUYER (if applicable):
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
SECTION 12: NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Optional but Recommended)
STATE OF MISSOURI
COUNTY OF [________________________________]
Before me, the undersigned Notary Public, on this [____] day of [________________________________], 20[____], personally appeared:
[________________________________] (Seller)
[________________________________] (Buyer)
known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies).
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Public Signature: ________________________________________
Printed Name: [________________________________]
My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]
[NOTARY SEAL]
PART THREE: BOAT/WATERCRAFT BILL OF SALE
STATE OF MISSOURI
COUNTY OF [________________________________]
WATERCRAFT, VESSEL, AND OUTBOARD MOTOR BILL OF SALE
This document is for use with Missouri DOR watercraft titling and registration
NOTICE: NOTARIZATION IS REQUIRED FOR BOAT/WATERCRAFT BILLS OF SALE IN MISSOURI
Document Date: [__/__/____]
SECTION 1: PARTIES
SELLER:
Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
Street Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: MO ZIP: [____]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]
BUYER:
Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
Street Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]
SECTION 2: WATERCRAFT/VESSEL INFORMATION
Vessel Type:
☐ Motorboat ☐ Sailboat ☐ Pontoon ☐ Personal Watercraft (Jet Ski) ☐ Canoe/Kayak ☐ Other: [________________________________]
Year Built: [____]
Manufacturer/Make: [________________________________]
Model: [________________________________]
Length: [____] feet [____] inches
Hull Material: ☐ Fiberglass ☐ Aluminum ☐ Wood ☐ Inflatable ☐ Other: [________________________________]
Hull Identification Number (HIN): [________________________________]
Missouri Registration Number: MO [________________________________]
Missouri Title Number: [________________________________]
Primary Color: [________________________________]
Secondary Color: [________________________________]
Fuel Type: ☐ Gasoline ☐ Diesel ☐ Electric ☐ None (Sail/Paddle)
Propulsion: ☐ Inboard ☐ Outboard ☐ Inboard/Outboard (I/O) ☐ Jet Drive ☐ Sail ☐ Paddle
SECTION 3: OUTBOARD MOTOR INFORMATION (If Applicable)
Motor 1:
Year: [____] Make: [________________________________] Horsepower: [____] HP
Serial Number: [________________________________]
Missouri Registration Number: [________________________________]
Motor 2 (if applicable):
Year: [____] Make: [________________________________] Horsepower: [____] HP
Serial Number: [________________________________]
Missouri Registration Number: [________________________________]
SECTION 4: TRAILER INFORMATION (If Included in Sale)
☐ Trailer is included in this sale
☐ Trailer is NOT included in this sale
If included:
Year: [____] Make: [________________________________]
VIN: [________________________________]
License Plate: [________________________________]
Title Number: [________________________________]
Trailer Value: $[________________________________]
SECTION 5: PURCHASE PRICE
Watercraft/Vessel Price: $[________________________________]
Outboard Motor(s) Price: $[________________________________]
Trailer Price (if included): $[________________________________]
Accessories Included: $[________________________________]
TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE: $[________________________________]
Payment Method:
☐ Cash ☐ Certified Funds ☐ Personal Check ☐ Financing ☐ Other: [________________________________]
SECTION 6: WARRANTY STATUS
Select ONE:
☐ "AS-IS" SALE - NO WARRANTY
THIS WATERCRAFT, MOTOR(S), AND RELATED EQUIPMENT ARE SOLD "AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH ALL FAULTS." SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR SEAWORTHINESS.
BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THE WATERCRAFT AND ACCEPTS IT IN ITS PRESENT CONDITION.
Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]
☐ LIMITED WARRANTY
Seller provides the following limited warranty:
Coverage: [________________________________]
Duration: [________________________________]
Exclusions: [________________________________]
Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]
☐ FULL WARRANTY
Seller warrants that the watercraft is:
☐ Free from defects in materials and workmanship
☐ Seaworthy and suitable for normal marine use
☐ Conforms to the description provided herein
Warranty Period: [________________________________]
Buyer's Initials: [____] Date: [__/__/____]
SECTION 7: LIEN AND ENCUMBRANCE DISCLOSURE
Check one:
☐ NO LIENS: The watercraft, motor(s), and trailer (if applicable) are free and clear of all liens and encumbrances.
☐ LIENS EXIST: The following liens exist:
Lienholder: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
Account Number: [________________________________]
Amount Owed: $[________________________________]
Payoff arrangements: [________________________________]
SECTION 8: SELLER REPRESENTATIONS
Seller represents and warrants that:
☐ Seller is the legal owner of the watercraft and has full authority to sell and transfer title.
☐ The Hull Identification Number (HIN) has not been altered, defaced, or removed.
☐ The watercraft has not been reported as stolen.
☐ All information provided regarding the watercraft is true and accurate.
☐ Seller will properly assign the Certificate of Title to Buyer.
☐ Seller will report the sale to the Missouri Department of Revenue.
SECTION 9: MISSOURI WATERCRAFT REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT MISSOURI REQUIREMENTS:
Per Mo. Rev. Stat. § 306.030 and Missouri DOR regulations:
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Missouri law requires all motorized vessels, sailboats over 12 feet, and gasoline-powered outboard motors to be titled within 60 days of purchase.
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All motorized watercraft must be registered with the state prior to use on Missouri waters.
-
Personal watercraft (jet skis), motorized water bikes, and vessels over 12 feet powered by sail are included in titling requirements.
-
A delinquent title penalty of $10 per 30 days (maximum $30) applies to late titling.
-
Boat registrations are valid for three (3) years and expire June 30.
-
Outboard motor registration is permanent once issued (no renewal required).
Documents Required for Title Transfer:
☐ Properly assigned Certificate of Title (or MSO for new vessels)
☐ Notarized Bill of Sale
☐ Serial Number Verification (if required by Missouri Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division)
☐ Paid Personal Property Tax Receipt or Statement of Non-Assessment
☐ Application for Missouri Watercraft/Outboard Motor Title and Registration (Form 93)
SECTION 10: ITEMS INCLUDED IN SALE
Check all items included:
☐ Certificate of Title (properly assigned)
☐ Current Registration Certificate
☐ Owner's Manual
☐ Service Records
☐ Anchor and Line
☐ Life Jackets/PFDs (Quantity: [____])
☐ Fire Extinguisher
☐ Navigation Lights
☐ Horn/Whistle
☐ Dock Lines
☐ Fenders/Bumpers
☐ Boat Cover
☐ Bimini Top
☐ Electronics (describe): [________________________________]
☐ Other: [________________________________]
SECTION 11: SIGNATURES
SELLER:
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
CO-SELLER (if applicable):
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
BUYER:
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
CO-BUYER (if applicable):
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
SECTION 12: NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT (REQUIRED FOR WATERCRAFT)
STATE OF MISSOURI
COUNTY OF [________________________________]
Before me, the undersigned Notary Public, on this [____] day of [________________________________], 20[____], personally appeared:
SELLER: [________________________________]
☐ Personally known to me, OR
☐ Proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence (ID presented: [________________________________])
who acknowledged to me that he/she executed the within instrument.
BUYER: [________________________________]
☐ Personally known to me, OR
☐ Proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence (ID presented: [________________________________])
who acknowledged to me that he/she executed the within instrument.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Public Signature: ________________________________________
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Commission Number: [________________________________]
My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]
[NOTARY SEAL]
PART FOUR: SUPPLEMENTAL FORMS AND DISCLOSURES
FORM A: COMPREHENSIVE LIEN RELEASE AND SATISFACTION
STATE OF MISSOURI
COUNTY OF [________________________________]
LIEN RELEASE AND SATISFACTION
The undersigned lienholder hereby certifies and releases the following:
Property Description:
☐ Motor Vehicle: [____] [________________________________] [________________________________]
Year Make Model
VIN: [________________________________]
☐ Watercraft: [________________________________] HIN: [________________________________]
☐ Personal Property: [________________________________]
Lienholder Information:
Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________] State: [____] ZIP: [____]
Lien Information:
Original Lien Date: [__/__/____]
Original Lien Amount: $[________________________________]
Account/Reference Number: [________________________________]
The undersigned lienholder hereby certifies that:
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The above-described lien has been fully satisfied and paid in full.
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The lienholder releases all right, title, and interest in the above-described property.
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The lienholder authorizes the Missouri Department of Revenue to remove its name as lienholder from the Certificate of Title.
Authorized Representative:
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Title: [________________________________]
Notary Acknowledgment:
STATE OF [________________________________]
COUNTY OF [________________________________]
Subscribed and sworn to before me this [____] day of [________________________________], 20[____].
Notary Public: ________________________________________
My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]
[NOTARY SEAL]
FORM B: POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR VEHICLE/WATERCRAFT TRANSFER
STATE OF MISSOURI
COUNTY OF [________________________________]
LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY
I/We, [________________________________] ("Principal"), hereby appoint:
[________________________________] ("Agent")
Address: [________________________________]
as my/our true and lawful attorney-in-fact to act in my/our name, place, and stead for the following limited purpose:
Property Description:
☐ Motor Vehicle: [____] [________________________________] [________________________________]
Year Make Model
VIN: [________________________________] Title No.: [________________________________]
☐ Watercraft: [________________________________] HIN: [________________________________]
Powers Granted:
☐ To sign and execute any and all documents necessary to transfer title
☐ To obtain duplicate title if original is lost or unavailable
☐ To complete odometer disclosure statements
☐ To apply for registration and license plates
☐ To pay any fees, taxes, or charges associated with the transfer
☐ Other: [________________________________]
This Power of Attorney:
☐ Shall remain in effect until [__/__/____]
☐ Shall remain in effect until revoked in writing
Principal's Signature:
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Notary Acknowledgment:
STATE OF MISSOURI
COUNTY OF [________________________________]
Before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared [________________________________], known to me (or proved to me) to be the person whose name is subscribed above, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
Notary Public: ________________________________________
My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]
[NOTARY SEAL]
FORM C: GIFT AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF MISSOURI
COUNTY OF [________________________________]
AFFIDAVIT OF GIFT
I, [________________________________], being first duly sworn, depose and state:
- I am the owner of the following property:
☐ Motor Vehicle: [____] [________________________________] [________________________________]
Year Make Model
VIN: [________________________________]
☐ Watercraft: [________________________________] HIN: [________________________________]
☐ Personal Property: [________________________________]
- I am gifting the above-described property to:
Name: [________________________________]
Relationship: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
-
NO CONSIDERATION: No money or other consideration of any kind has been or will be exchanged for this gift. The transfer is a bona fide gift.
-
FAIR MARKET VALUE: The fair market value of this property at the time of gift is: $[________________________________]
-
I understand that the recipient may be required to pay applicable sales/use tax based on the fair market value unless a gift tax exemption applies.
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I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Donor's Signature:
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Recipient's Acknowledgment:
I, [________________________________], acknowledge receipt of the above-described property as a gift.
Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Notary Acknowledgment:
STATE OF MISSOURI
COUNTY OF [________________________________]
Subscribed and sworn to before me this [____] day of [________________________________], 20[____].
Notary Public: ________________________________________
My Commission Expires: [__/__/____]
[NOTARY SEAL]
FORM D: SELLER'S DISCLOSURE ADDENDUM
ADDITIONAL SELLER DISCLOSURES
This Addendum is attached to and made part of the Bill of Sale dated [__/__/____] between:
Seller: [________________________________]
Buyer: [________________________________]
Property: [________________________________]
DISCLOSURE CHECKLIST
Seller makes the following additional disclosures (check all that apply):
For Vehicles:
☐ Vehicle has been in an accident (describe): [________________________________]
☐ Vehicle has frame damage
☐ Vehicle has been repainted (partially or fully)
☐ Airbags have deployed and/or been replaced
☐ Vehicle has aftermarket modifications (describe): [________________________________]
☐ Vehicle has known mechanical issues (describe): [________________________________]
☐ Vehicle has electrical problems (describe): [________________________________]
☐ Vehicle has water/flood damage
☐ Vehicle has hail damage
☐ Check engine light or other warning lights are on (describe): [________________________________]
☐ Vehicle has failed emissions inspection
☐ Vehicle requires repairs to pass safety inspection
☐ Title is held by lienholder
☐ Vehicle is being sold by someone other than the titled owner (explain): [________________________________]
For Watercraft:
☐ Hull has been repaired (describe): [________________________________]
☐ Vessel has been in a collision or grounding
☐ Engine has been rebuilt or replaced
☐ Electrical system has issues (describe): [________________________________]
☐ Vessel has taken on water/sinking history
☐ Coast Guard or Water Patrol violations on record
☐ Other: [________________________________]
General Disclosures:
☐ Property is subject to a recall (describe): [________________________________]
☐ Property has been used for commercial purposes
☐ Property has been used as collateral for a loan
☐ Property was previously owned by: [________________________________]
☐ Other material facts: [________________________________]
Seller Certification:
I certify that all disclosures above are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Seller Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Buyer Acknowledgment:
I acknowledge receipt and review of the above disclosures.
Buyer Signature: ________________________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
IMPORTANT NOTICES AND JURISDICTION NOTES
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE CONTACT INFORMATION
Missouri Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Bureau
- Website: dor.mo.gov
- Phone: (573) 526-3669
- Address: Harry S Truman State Office Building, 301 W. High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Relevant Missouri DOR Forms:
- Form 1957: Bill of Sale or Even-Trade Bill of Sale
- Form 5049: Notice of Sale
- Form 108: Application for Missouri Title and License
- Form 93: Application for Missouri Watercraft or Outboard Motor Title and Registration
- Form 3019: Odometer Disclosure Statement
- Form 798: Boat or Outboard Motor Affidavit of Ownership
MISSOURI INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
Safety Inspection:
- Required for all vehicles over 5 years old
- Must be obtained within 10 days of purchase
- Valid for 60 days
- Performed at authorized Missouri inspection stations
Emissions Inspection:
Required in the following counties:
- St. Louis City
- St. Louis County
- St. Charles County (portions)
- Jefferson County (portions)
- Franklin County (portions)
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Platte County (portions)
- Cass County (portions)
TIMELINE REQUIREMENTS
| Action | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Seller reports sale (Form 5049) | Within 30 days |
| Buyer applies for title | Within 30 days |
| Buyer obtains safety inspection | Within 10 days |
| Watercraft title application | Within 60 days |
| Delinquent title penalty begins | After 30/60 days |
FEES (Subject to Change)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Title Fee | $11.00 |
| Registration Fee | Varies by vehicle weight |
| State Sales Tax | 4.225% |
| Local Sales Tax | Varies by county/municipality |
| Late Title Penalty | $10/30 days (max $30) |
| Duplicate Title | $11.00 |
This Missouri Bill of Sale Pack is provided for informational purposes. Users should verify current requirements with the Missouri Department of Revenue and consult with a licensed Missouri attorney for legal advice.
END OF MISSOURI COMPREHENSIVE BILL OF SALE PACK
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