Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Division 10 - Director of Revenue
Chapter 23 - Motor Vehicle
Section 12 CSR 10-23.260 - Inspection of Non-USA Standard Vehicles Prior to Titling
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 18, September 16, 2024
PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is to update forms and adds material incorporated by reference.
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here.
(1) Some vehicles are not manufactured for importation into the United States. In order for a certificate of title to be issued, the department requires any motor vehicle imported by a registered Missouri motor vehicle dealer, or an individual, which vehicle is not manufactured for importation into the United States, to be inspected by a member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. At the time of the inspection, the Missouri State Highway Patrol will complete a Vehicle Examination Certificate, Form 551. This form indicates that the vehicle identification number has been verified and is correct.
(2) Some motor vehicles which are purchased by Missouri residents in another country and imported into the United States are manufactured for importation into the United States and conform to all legal standards. The ownership document for these vehicles is usually a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin similar to the type issued for a motor vehicle constructed by an American manufacturer.
(3) The Vehicle Examination Certificate, Form 551 is incorporated by reference and made a part of this rule as published by Missouri Department of Revenue, and available at www.dor.mo.gov or Harry S Truman State Office Building, 301 W. High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101, dated May 17, 2023. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
The secretary of state has determined that the publication of this rule in its entirety would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. The entire text of the material referenced has been filed with the secretary of state. This material may be found at the Office of the Secretary of State or at the headquarters of the agency and is available to any interested person at a cost established by state law.
*Original authority: 301.190, RSMo 1939, amended 1947, 1965, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990.
