Below are checklists outlining the documents and fees needed to title your newly purchased abandoned property.
CHECKLIST FOR AN “ORIGINAL” OR A “SALVAGE” TITLE
An application for title properly completed in your (purchaser’s) name(s). The title type must be marked “Salvage” or
“Original” title;
–An Application for Title and License (DOR-108) for motor vehicles, motorcycles, trailers and all-terrain vehicles; OR
–An Application for Missouri Watercraft or Outboard Motor Title and Registration (DOR-93) for boats and outboard
motors.
This bill of sale completed and issued by the city or county that sold the abandoned property in accordance with its
local ordinance;
A completed and signed Vehicle Examination Certificate (DOR-551) if applying for an “original” title;
Title penalty fees, if applicable;
An $8.50 title fee; and
NOTE: The Missouri Department of Revenue may electronically resubmit checks returned for insufficient or uncollected
funds.
A $2.50 processing fee must also be included.
State and local taxes unless tax exempt, e.g., you are a registered dealer, leasing company, etc.
CHECKLIST FOR A “JUNKING CERTIFICATE”
An application for junking certificate properly completed in your (purchaser’s) name(s). The title type must be marked
“Junk” and
–An Application for Title and License (DOR-108) for motor vehicles, motorcycles, trailers and all-terrain vehicles; OR
–An Application for Missouri Watercraft or Outboard Motor Title and Registration (DOR-93) for boats and outboard
motors.
A $2.50 processing fee must also be included.
This bill of sale completed and issued by the city or county that sold the abandoned property in accordance with its
local ordinance.
Note: No title fee or taxes are required when applying for a Junking Certificate.
Applications, supporting documents and applicable fees must be mailed to the Missouri Department of Revenue, Motor
Vehicle Bureau, 301 W High St, PO Box 2076, Jefferson City Missouri 65105-2076.
MO 860-2698 (5-2006)