Department of Revenue News Release

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) has accepted a new management proposal for the Caruthersville License Office.  The contract has been awarded to Dogwood Strategies.  

The former license office, located at 610 Ward Ave., Suite D (now closed), will reopen Wednesday, September 17. The hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Phone: (573) 333-4822.

While the office is closed, DOR encourages customers to visit one of the following nearby locations to receive assistance with their motor vehicle and driver licensing needs:  

• Kennett License Office – 103 S Main
• New Madrid License Office – 341 US Highway 61
• Malden License Office – 1112 N Douglas

All Missouri license office contracts are awarded through a competitive bid process. License offices are operated by independent contractors but governed by the Missouri Department of Revenue. A full list of license office locations and hours of operation can be found at dor.mo.gov/license-office-locator/.

The following online services are also available:

• Phone-in Registration - to find a license office that accepts phone-in vehicle and watercraft registration renewals.
• License Plate Renewal - to see if your county participates in sharing personal property tax information with DOR.
• Renewal Requirements Inquiry - to obtain information regarding registration renewal requirements.
• DORA Chatbot - to get answers 24/7 with the help of DOR’s chatbot, a virtual assistant programmed to respond to common taxation, motor vehicle, and driver licensing questions.

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