Missouri Bill of Sale
Create a free Missouri bill of sale for a vehicle, boat, trailer, firearm, or any item. Missouri publishes an official Bill of Sale (Form 1957) and does not require it to be notarized for an ordinary vehicle sale; ownership transfers via the assigned Certificate of Title, and notarization is only needed when the bill of sale proves ownership of major component parts of a rebuilt vehicle or when the Department of Revenue specifically requests it. Fill in the form, preview it live, and download a PDF.
Missouri requirements
Missouri publishes an official Bill of Sale (Form 1957) and does not require it to be notarized for an ordinary vehicle sale; ownership transfers via the assigned Certificate of Title, and notarization is only needed when the bill of sale proves ownership of major component parts of a rebuilt vehicle or when the Department of Revenue specifically requests it.
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⚠ Missouri publishes an official Bill of Sale (Form 1957) and does not require it to be notarized for an ordinary vehicle sale; ownership transfers via the assigned Certificate of Title, and notarization is only needed when the bill of sale proves ownership of major component parts of a rebuilt vehicle or when the Department of Revenue specifically requests it.
Vehicle Bill of Sale (Missouri)
1. Parties
This Bill of Sale is made on ________________ between [SELLER NAME] ("Seller") and [BUYER NAME] ("Buyer"). The Seller sells and transfers to the Buyer all of the Seller's right, title, and interest in the vehicle described below.
2. Description of Vehicle
[Enter the vehicle details]
3. Purchase Price
For valuable consideration, the Buyer pays the Seller the total purchase price of $________, paid in full, receipt of which the Seller acknowledges.
4. Delivery
The Seller delivers possession of the vehicle to the Buyer on ________________, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.
5. Federal Odometer Disclosure
Federal law (the Truth in Mileage Act, 49 CFR Part 580) generally requires the Seller to disclose the vehicle's mileage at the transfer of ownership, EXCEPT for vehicles 20 or more model years old, vehicles with a gross weight rating over 16,000 lbs, and non-self-propelled vehicles (such as trailers). If this disclosure is required for this vehicle, the Seller certifies that the odometer reads ____________ miles and, to the best of the Seller's knowledge, reflects the actual mileage — UNLESS one of the following is checked: ( ) the mileage stated is in excess of the odometer's mechanical limits; ( ) the odometer reading is NOT the actual mileage (WARNING — ODOMETER DISCREPANCY).
Buyer acknowledges receipt of this odometer disclosure: Signature: ______________________ Printed name: ______________________ Date: ____________
6. Condition and Warranties
The Buyer has had the opportunity to inspect the vehicle and accepts it in its current condition.
The vehicle is sold "AS-IS, WHERE-IS," with all faults. Except for the warranty of title below, the Seller makes no warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Warranty of title: The Seller warrants that the Seller is the lawful owner of the item, that it is free of all liens and encumbrances, and that the Seller has the right to sell it.
7. Governing Law
This Bill of Sale is governed by the laws of the State of Missouri.
Signatures
By signing below, the Buyer and Seller acknowledge that they have read, understand, and agree to this Bill of Sale.
Signature: _______________________________________
Seller — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
Signature: _______________________________________
Buyer — Printed name: ______________________
Address: ______________________________________
Date: ________________
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This is a self-help template, not legal advice. Requirements vary by state and item — confirm your state's rules (notarization, DMV forms) before relying on it.
Missouri Bill of Sale Requirements
Missouri does not strictly require a separate bill of sale to title a vehicle, but one is strongly recommended as proof of the sale. Notarization is recommended but not required for a Missouri vehicle bill of sale. Missouri publishes an official form (Bill of Sale or Even-Trade Bill of Sale (Form 1957)).
- Missouri's Department of Revenue (DOR) publishes an official combined form, Form 1957 'Bill of Sale or Even-Trade Bill of Sale,' covering a motor vehicle, trailer, boat/vessel, and outboard motor, including sale-price and odometer/sale-date fields.
- A vehicle bill of sale does NOT have to be notarized for a standard sale; per the text printed on Form 1957, notarization is required only when showing proof of ownership of major component parts on a rebuilt vehicle or when specifically requested to be notarized by the Department of Revenue.
- A bill of sale is not the document that transfers title — ownership transfers via the properly assigned Certificate of Title; the buyer titles/registers using the assigned title plus the Application for Missouri Title and License (Form 108), not a bill of sale.
- Sellers (other than licensed dealers) must report the sale to the DOR within 30 days by submitting either a Notice of Sale (Form 5049) or a Bill of Sale (Form 1957); a Bill of Sale also documents the purchase price used to calculate the 4.225% state sales/use tax.
- Notarization in Missouri vehicle transactions is generally tied to specific documents (e.g., a Lien Release, Form 4809, requires notarization), not to the routine buyer-to-buyer bill of sale; having a bill of sale notarized is optional but can add evidentiary weight.
Federal law (49 CFR Part 580) requires a written odometer disclosure at transfer for vehicles under 20 model years old; vehicles 20 or more model years old and most vehicles over 16,000 lbs GVWR are exempt. In Missouri, the odometer reading and date of sale are recorded on the assigned Certificate of Title; a separate Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form 3019) is used when applicable, and Form 1957 also captures the sale date. Source: Missouri Department of Revenue — Selling a Vehicle / Form 1957 (Bill of Sale or Even-Trade Bill of Sale, Rev. 08-2019) · official form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does a bill of sale need to be notarized in Missouri?
No — Missouri does not require a vehicle bill of sale to be notarized, though notarization is always available as extra proof.
Do I need a bill of sale to register a car in Missouri?
Missouri uses a title-application process and does not strictly require a separate bill of sale, but one is recommended as proof of the sale and price.
Is there an official Missouri bill of sale form?
Yes — Bill of Sale or Even-Trade Bill of Sale (Form 1957). This generator produces a complete bill of sale you can use or attach.
Disclaimer
This Missouri bill of sale generator provides a self-help document for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. RecordingLaw.com is not a law firm. Confirm your state's requirements before signing.