To obtain a duplicate vehicle title in Missouri, you must submit a completed Form 108, a notarized lien release if applicable, and a total fee of $17.50 to the Missouri Department of Revenue. This process is mandatory if your original title is lost, stolen, or damaged.
The core requirement is the Application for Missouri Title and License (Form DOR-108). You must complete every section accurately. Any error can cause delays. The form requires the vehicle’s year, make, model, VIN, and current odometer reading. All owners listed on the original title must sign the form. If the vehicle is jointly owned, all parties must sign. If an owner is deceased, you’ll need to provide additional documentation, such as a death certificate and probate court documents.
The $8.50 duplicate title fee and $6.00 processing fee are non-negotiable. A separate $3.00 processing fee is charged for mailed or online submissions, bringing the total mailed/online fee to $17.50. Payments can be made by check, money order, or credit card (if applying online). Cash is only accepted for in-person transactions.
| Fee Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|
| Duplicate Title Fee | $8.50 | Standard state fee. |
| Processing Fee | $6.00 | Standard processing charge. |
| Mail/Online Service Fee | $3.00 | Additional fee for non-in-person submissions. |
| Total (In-Person) | $14.50 | Paid at a Missouri License Office. |
| Total (Mail/Online) | $17.50 | Includes the $3.00 service fee. |
If there was a lien (loan) on the vehicle that is now paid off, you must include a notarized Lien Release (Form DOR-4809). The lienholder typically provides this. If you do not have this form, you must contact the lienholder to obtain a properly executed release. Without it, the DOR cannot issue a clear title.
You have three submission options:
- By Mail: Send all documents and a check/money order to: Missouri Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Bureau, P.O. Box 100, Jefferson City, MO 65105.
- In Person: Visit any Missouri License Office (local DMV). This is often faster for error correction.
- Online: Eligible if you are the titled owner with no lien, and your address is current with the DOR. Use the DOR’s online portal.
Processing takes 4-6 weeks for mailed applications. In-person submissions may yield the duplicate title immediately or within a few days, depending on office workload. Online requests are typically processed within 7-10 business days before mailing. Expedited services are not generally offered for duplicate titles.
If your title is merely damaged but the information is legible, you still need a duplicate. If your address has changed, you must update your records with the DOR before or during the duplicate title application to ensure it is mailed to the correct location. For a vehicle that is not currently titled in Missouri (e.g., you just moved), you cannot apply for a duplicate; you must go through the initial titling process.
