


This isn’t just necessary to transfer the legal title through a governmental agency but also a vital aspect of personal record keeping. This acts as a written record that marks the transfer of legal ownership of the vehicle being sold or donated. A bill of sale acts as evidence of a legal change of ownership, highlighting any specific transaction details and the vehicle’s condition at the time of purchase. This paperwork is frequently requested when the new buyer attempts to transfer the title and register the car with the Secretary of State’s Vehicle Services Division.

A vehicle bill of sale in Missouri is a formal receipt that documents the purchase and sale of a car between a private seller and a buyer.
