Historic License Plates
To qualify for historic license plates, a vehicle must be 25 years old or older, owned solely as a collector’s item, and used for exhibition and educational purposes.
Vehicles displaying historic or antique license plates may be driven:
- To and from exhibitions and educational events without any mileage limitation;
- To repair facilities within a 100 mile limit; and
- Up to 1,000 miles per year for personal use.
The owner is responsible for keeping a log of the miles driven for personal use each calendar year. The log must be kept in the vehicle when the vehicle is being driven on any state road.
Historic license plates are a permanent registration and cannot be transferred. If you sell or dispose of the vehicle, you must return the plates to the Missouri Department of Revenue.
How to Apply for Historic License Plates:
You will need to complete, sign, and submit an Application for Missouri Historic or Personalized Historic License Plates, form DOR-570, with the following documents and fee:
- Your current original county or St. Louis City personal property tax receipt or non-assessment statement;
- A copy of the insurance card or other acceptable proof of financial responsibility for the vehicle being registered;
- A copy of the vehicle's title or registration receipt; and
- A registration fee of $25.25 (this is a one-time fee for regular historic plates);
- A $3.50 processing fee.
Personalized Historic License Plates
You may apply for personalized historic license plates for an additional $15 fee. Simply check the appropriate box on the application form and enter your configuration choices. You may submit six choices. Personalized historic license plates expire each year, and an annual $15 personalized plate fee is charged.
Antique Historic License Plates
The owner of any historic vehicle possessing a license plate issued by the state of Missouri that is over 25 years old in which the year of issuance of such plate is consistent with the model year of the vehicle may register such plate as a historic vehicle plate as set forth in section 301.13,Revised Statutes of Missouri, provided the plate configuration does not conflict with the current numbering system. If you are in possession of a plate that is consistent with the model year of the vehicle, please submit a picture of the plate with the application and requirements one through five above (the $25.25 registration fee is a one-time fee for antique historic license plates).
Forms
You may apply for your regular or personalized historic license plates by mail or in person at the Central Office in Jefferson City. You may request the forms using our handy online order form or pick up copies at any local license office.
NOTE: If the vehicle is not titled in your name, you must complete, sign, and submit an Application for Missouri Title and License (DOR-108) with the properly assigned title. The titling fees include an $8.50 title fee, 4.225% state sales/use tax, local taxes (if applicable), $2.50 processing fee, and any title penalty due if application for title is not made within 30 days from the date of purchase. Check our online Sales Tax Calculator to estimate your taxes.