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MO Vehicle registration renewal

How to renew registration in Missouri

Renew the current registration in Missouri. Use the method below that matches how you want to renew.

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Backup reminder

Get one email before your usual renewal month

Use the month your Missouri renewal usually comes due. PlateHarbor will send a backup email before that month.

  • State-specific renewal page already selected
  • No account required
  • Useful if the state notice never shows up

One reminder, once a year, before the month you choose.

Checklist

What to bring

  • plate number or renewal notice details
  • personal property tax receipt or statement of non-assessment when Missouri requires it
  • safety or emissions inspection paperwork when the vehicle is not exempt
  • payment for registration and processing fees

Methods

How to renew

Renew by mail

Open mail instructions

Renew by mail using the renewal notice instructions or the Missouri mail-in licensing contact path.

What to mail
  • plate number or renewal notice details
  • payment for registration and processing fees
  • safety or emissions inspection paperwork when the vehicle is not exempt

Where to send it: Send it to the mailing address shown on the state renewal notice or official instructions.

Renew by phone

Open phone instructions

Renew by phone when the Missouri renewal notice or local office allows phone-in processing.