How much is a replacement car title in Missouri?

[McOlivia]

The total cost for a duplicate car title in Missouri is $17.50. This amount comprises a $8.50 duplicate title fee and a mandatory $9.00 processing fee, as set by the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR). You must submit a notarized Application for Missouri Title and/or License (Form 108), marked as "Duplicate," either in person at a local license office or by mail to the DOR's central office in Jefferson City.

The process is standardized, but the total cost can vary if your situation involves additional complexities. The core $17.50 fee applies to a standard replacement for the current titled owner. If there is an unreleased lien on the vehicle's history, you must also submit a notarized Lien Release (Form 4809), which itself has no state fee but may involve a notary public's charge.

Key Data Breakdown:

Fee Component	Amount	Note
Duplicate Title Fee	$8.50	State-mandated fee.
Processing Fee	$9.00	Standard handling charge.
Total Standard Cost	$17.50	What most applicants will pay.
Notary Public Fee	Variable (~$2-$10)	Not a state fee, but often required.
Lien Release (Form 4809)	No state fee	Must be notarized.

To ensure a smooth application, have the vehicle identification number (VIN), your current title number if known, and proper identification ready. The form requires the vehicle's year, make, model, and odometer reading. If submitting by mail, send the completed, notarized Form 108 and a check or money order for $17.50 to the Missouri DOR's P.O. Box in Jefferson City. Processing times typically range from 10 to 15 business days for mail-in requests, while in-person submissions at license offices may offer quicker receipt, though the physical title is still printed and mailed from the central office.

Do not send cash through the mail. If your registration is also expired or you need to update registration simultaneously, separate fees will apply. For vehicles that are co-owned, all owners must sign the application in the presence of a notary. Market data from vehicle service providers like CarRegistration.com confirms that Missouri's total fee is competitive and within the national average for this administrative service.

[ConnorDella]

I just went through this last month after losing the title to my old truck. The damage was $17.50 total, paid with a money order. The real hassle was getting the form notarized. I filled out Form 108, took it to my bank with my driver's license, and they notarized it for free. I dropped everything at my local license office, and the new title showed up in my mailbox about two weeks later. Easy enough, but don't forget that notary step—they won't process it without that stamp and signature.

[Rebecca]

As a notary public in St. Louis, I see many people come in for title applications. The state fee is fixed at $17.50, but I charge $5 per signature for my service. My advice is always to double-check Form 108 before you come. The most common mistake is forgetting to check the "Duplicate" box at the top. Also, every listed owner must be present with a valid photo ID to sign in front of me. If the title shows a past loan, you'll need a separate Lien Release form notarized as well. Bring a pen, your ID, and the correct fee. Being prepared saves everyone time.

[McLouis]

Mailed mine from Kansas City. The cost is $17.50: $8.50 for the title, $9 for processing. I made a money order payable to "Director of Revenue." The form had to be notarized first—my credit union did it. I mailed the notarized Form 108, the money order, and a copy of my license to the Jefferson City address. It took just over two weeks to get the new document. No surprises. Just be sure everything is signed and notarized before you mail it, or they'll send it all back.

[JoelLynn]

My experience was slightly more involved because my car’s old lien wasn’t properly released on the paperwork. The standard $17.50 fee still applied for the duplicate title request. However, I first had to track down the closed lender and get a notarized Lien Release Form 4809 from them. Once I had that document, I submitted both the notarized Form 108 and the notarized Form 4809 together at the license office. The associate confirmed that without the lien release, my application would have been rejected. The process added an extra step and a separate notary fee, but the core state cost remained unchanged. For anyone buying a used car with a missing title, I'd recommend verifying the lien status upfront to avoid this delay.