For Immediate Release
Date: December 27, 2005
Contact: Maura Browning
Phone: (573) 751-8222

Vehicle sales reporting law becomes effective January 1, 2006

        JEFFERSON CITY – Due to legislation passed in 2004 and signed by former Gov. Bob Holden, beginning January 1, 2006, the seller of a motor vehicle, trailer, or all-terrain vehicle must report the sale within 30 days to the Department of Revenue (department).

        Sellers, other than Missouri licensed dealers, must submit a completed Notice of Sale (DOR-5049) (NOS) or Bill of Sale (DOR-1957) form to report the sale. These forms are available at www.dor.mo.gov/mvdl/motorv/forms/ or from your local contract office.

        When a vehicle sale is reported, the department will record the purchaser’s information. If the purchaser does not register the vehicle within 60 days, the department will send the purchaser a letter advising them of their requirement to register the vehicle and pay appropriate sales tax.

        Early in 2006, the department will issue a two-part title document with a tear-off Notice of Sale (DOR-5049A) form for vehicle owners to use in reporting a vehicle sale.

        A seller who fails to report the sale of a required vehicle is guilty of an infraction and subject to a fine of up to $200. If the failure to report the sale was done to assist the purchaser avoid applying for title, paying applicable registration fees, or other fraudulent purposes, the seller shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor and subject to a fine of up to $300. Prompt notification will help protect the seller from possible liability.

        Missouri licensed dealers will also see additional sales reporting requirements beginning January 1, 2006. Dealers may review these requirements online at http://www.dorx.mo.gov/mvdl/motorv/liendeal/ or http://www.dor.mo.gov/mvdl/motorv/nos/.

        For a complete list of license offices and hours, please visit the department’s website at www.dor.mo.gov/mvdl/offloc/. The department’s call center is available to assist customers from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at (573) 751-4509.

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