Missouri

State Seal of Missouri

Registration & Titling Requirements for Missouri

Agency: Missouri Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Bureau
Phone: (573) 751-1030
Address: 301 W High St, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Vessel Titling & Registration

Titling Vessels
Yes
Vessels Requiring Titling
All boats operated in Missouri must be titled, unless explicitly noted in the state exemptions list.
Exempt Vessels
The following are exempt from Missouri titling requirements: • Vessels owned by out-of-state residents that are housed, stored, or operated in Missouri for less than sixty (60) consecutive days. • Vessels owned by the United States government. • Vessels from a country other than the United States using state waters for less than sixty (60) consecutive days. • Watercraft propelled solely by paddles or oars, regardless of vessel length. • Sailboats or sailboards twelve (12) feet or less in total length. • A standard ship's lifeboat used strictly and solely for lifesaving purposes.
Issue Brands for Vessels
Yes

Associated Equipment & Propulsion

Outboard Motors Titled
Yes (All outboard motors must be titled independently, following the same generalized exemptions applied to vessels regarding out-of-state storage periods under 60 days or federal government ownership.)
Vessel Trailers Titled
Yes

State Artifacts

State Registration Card
Missouri State Registration Card
State Watercraft Decal
Missouri State Watercraft Decal