MO DMV Vehicle Registration 4

Question 1

You buy a car from a private seller in Missouri. Which document must the seller give you to transfer ownership?

Accepted Answer

The properly assigned certificate of title

Answer

Only a handwritten receipt

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The seller's old insurance card

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A copy of the seller's driver license

Question 2

In Missouri, the odometer disclosure on a title is required for vehicles of what model year?

Accepted Answer

Model year 2011 and newer, for 20 years

Answer

Only vehicles under 2 years old

Answer

All vehicles regardless of age

Answer

Only commercial trucks

Question 3

What happens if you drive a vehicle in Missouri with expired license plates?

Accepted Answer

You can be ticketed and fined for failure to register

Answer

Nothing, as long as you have insurance

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Only your passengers are penalized

Answer

Your driver license is automatically revoked for 5 years

Question 4

A Missouri vehicle owner moves to a new county mid-year. What should they do regarding their registration records?

Accepted Answer

Update their address with the Department of Revenue within 30 days

Answer

Get entirely new plates immediately

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Re-take the driving test

Answer

Nothing until the plates expire in 5 years

Question 5

Which agency handles vehicle titling and registration in Missouri?

Accepted Answer

The Missouri Department of Revenue through license offices

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol

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The county sheriff's office

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The federal Department of Transportation

Question 6

You inherit a vehicle from a deceased relative in Missouri. What is generally required to title it in your name?

Accepted Answer

Supporting documents such as probate papers or a death certificate along with the title

Answer

Only a verbal agreement with other heirs

Answer

A new VIN issued by the DMV

Answer

Nothing; ownership transfers automatically

Question 7

What minimum liability insurance must be shown to register a vehicle in Missouri?

Accepted Answer

25/50/25 — $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident bodily injury, $25,000 property damage

Answer

10/20/10 coverage

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100/300/100 coverage

Answer

Insurance is optional in Missouri