Driver Licensing Law Changes
2025 Legislative Session
The following legislative changes affect the Missouri Department of Revenue's motor vehicle and driver license processes and are effective August 28, 2025.
Stunt Driving Violations (HB 495)
This provision creates new moving violations for new driving offenses, including but not limited to stunt driving or “street takeover”. The provisions of the law include first time and subsequent offender related point assessment provisions.
School Bus Endorsement Changes (HB 296/SB 68)
Currently, school bus “S” endorsement holders aged 70 and over must renew their license and complete the skills testing annually to retain the “S.” This provision raises the age for mandatory retesting to begin at age 75 and changes the renewal and testing frequency to every two years for those applicants issued on or after August 28th.
MVDL Confidential Records (SB 28)
This provision adds “retiree” to the current individuals eligible to request for their and their immediate family members’ Motor Vehicle and Driver License records to be restricted and prohibited from release.
License Office Fee Increase (SB 3)
This provision increases license office processing fees to $9 for a one-year vehicle registration, title application, notice of lien, and driver license/ID or permit issued for a duration of 3 years or less, $18 for a two-year vehicle registration and driver license/ID issued for a duration over 3 years, $27 for 3-year trailer registration, and $45 for permanent trailer registration.