Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Division 10 - Director of Revenue
Chapter 23 - Motor Vehicle
Section 12 CSR 10-23.430 - Registration of a Motor Vehicle or Trailer When the Out-Of-State Lienholder Refuses to Release the Title
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 18, September 16, 2024
PURPOSE: This amendment updates form information and department practices.
(1) An individual establishing residency in Missouri is required to title and register all motor vehicles and trailers owned by him/her within thirty (30) days of establishing residency. On occasion, the lienholder named on the out-of-state title may refuse to release the title to either the owner or the Department of Revenue in order for the owner to title the vehicle in Missouri. Since the owner is obligated to obtain Missouri license plates for his/her vehicle, s/he shall apply for registration by submitting the following:
(2) No more than one (1) application for registration under this rule may be approved at any given time for a motor vehicle or trailer.