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Missouri Bill of Sale Template

Fill out a Missouri bill of sale below and download a clean, print-ready PDF — for a car, boat, trailer, or any general item. Free, no signup. The preview updates as you type.

Reflects current Missouri rules · 2026 Official source linked Free PDF · no signup · nothing uploaded

Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.

How a bill of sale is used in Missouri

Practical steps that follow the sale in Missouri — where the title goes, deadlines, and forms — each taken from the state agency or statute.

Each point links to the Missouri source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.

What Missouri requires · as of 2026

Notarization
Not required
Official state form
Yes — DMV provides one
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Missouri DMV ↗

Source: Missouri DOR (Form 1957) · verify ↗. Notarizing is optional here.

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Using it with the Missouri DMV

For a vehicle, the buyer usually needs the signed bill of sale — with the signed title — to transfer ownership and register the vehicle. Some states provide their own official form or require notarization. Confirm the exact documents on the Missouri DMV website before you file, and keep a signed copy.

Transferring land or a house? A bill of sale doesn’t cover real estate — that takes a deed, signed and recorded in the local land records. For a transfer between family members or into your own LLC, the Missouri quitclaim deed page sets out the state’s signing and recording rules.

Frequently asked questions

Is a bill of sale required in Missouri?

A bill of sale is strongly recommended for any private sale in Missouri because it documents the transfer, the price, and the "as-is" condition — protecting both buyer and seller. For a vehicle, the Missouri DMV may also require it (or its own form) to transfer the title and register the vehicle. Check current requirements with the Missouri DMV before you file.

Does a Missouri bill of sale need to be notarized?

No — Missouri does not require a bill of sale to be notarized (as of 2026). Notarizing is optional and adds proof, but isn’t needed to transfer the vehicle. Source: Missouri DOR (Form 1957).

How do I fill out and download the Missouri bill of sale?

Enter the seller, buyer, item, price, and date in the form on this page. The document preview updates as you type. When it looks right, click "Download / Print PDF" and save it or print it — then both parties sign. Keep a copy each.

Is this Missouri bill of sale legally valid?

A bill of sale is generally valid when it accurately identifies the parties and the item, states the price and date, and is signed by both the buyer and the seller. This template covers those elements. It is a general template, not legal advice — for high-value or complex sales, have an attorney review it.

How long do I have to transfer the title after buying a vehicle in Missouri?

Missouri gives the buyer 30 days after the sale to apply for a new title and registration. Source: Missouri Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Titling & Registration page (30-day title requirement, $25 penalty on day 31).

Does Missouri have an official bill of sale form?

Yes — Form 1957, Bill of Sale or Even-Trade Bill of Sale (Revised 08-2019). The DMV may prefer it for title work; you can attach it to the bill of sale you generate here. Source: Missouri DOR Form 1957 PDF (Revised 08-2019).

How Missouri compares

Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Missouri: Missouri DOR (Form 1957) ↗.

  • Missouri is one of 47 of 51 jurisdictions that do not require notarization (3 require a notarized bill of sale for vehicle sales; 1 require notarization only in some situations).
  • Missouri is one of 28 of 51 jurisdictions that publish an official DMV bill of sale form (18 have no official form (any complete bill of sale is accepted); 5 have an official form for some transactions only).

The rest of what Missouri requires

The figures below are Missouri's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Missouri page for that document.

Security deposit cap · as of 2026
2 months' rent Mo. Rev. Stat. §535.300 ↗
Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
30 days after move-out Mo. Rev. Stat. §535.300 ↗
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
30 days Mo. Rev. Stat. §535.300 ↗
Notice to cure a lease violation · as of 2026
10 days Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 441.040, 441.060; ch. 535 ↗
Small claims limit · as of 2026
$5,000 § 482.305 RSMo; Mo. Sup. Ct. Rules 140-155 (small claims rules) ↗
Where you file · as of 2026
Small Claims Court — a docket of the Circuit Court heard by an associate circuit judge sitting as the small claims judge · filing fee No statewide flat fee; court costs vary by circuit/county, commonly ~$35-$100 (e.g., Cole County lists $45 for a pro se small claim). Check the local circuit clerk. § 482.305 RSMo; Mo. Sup. Ct. Rules 140-155 (small claims rules) ↗
Rental application fee · as of July 2026
No statutory limit Missouri Revisor ↗
Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
Notarization required Mo. Rev. Stat. §404.705 ↗
LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
Required by statute Mo. Rev. Stat. § 347.081.1 (shall adopt); § 347.015(13) (definition) ↗
Recording a deed · as of 2026
Recorder of Deeds (county; duties under RSMo ch. 59) · no witnesses RSMo §§ 442.130, 442.380 ↗

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