How duplicate titles and temporary tags work in Missouri.
Dealer-focused reference for Missouri duplicate title requirements, temporary tag rules, and title submission deadlines. Administered by the Missouri Dept. of Revenue – Motor Vehicle Bureau.
Always confirm current fees and forms at the official state site linked below.
Duplicate title: $8.50Temp tag: 30 daysDealer title deadline: 30 days
Form 1325 (Application for Missouri Title and License)
Where to file
Local license office (most are private agencies contracted with state) or by mail
Turnaround
Same-day at license office; 2–3 weeks by mail
Notarization required
No
Temp tag duration
30 days
Dealer title deadline
30 days after sale
Temporary tags / permits
Missouri temporary tag rules
Temporary tags in Missouri are valid for 30 days from the date of issue.
Temporary permits valid 30 days; stacking is a misdemeanor in Missouri
Dealers in Missouri must submit title paperwork within 30 days of the date of sale.
Stacking temporary tags — issuing a second consecutive temp tag to extend a vehicle's operation beyond the initial permit period without resolving the underlying title — is prohibited.
Dealer playbook
Keep a title-pending log sorted by temp tag expiration date. Review it every Monday.
Flag any vehicle where the title has not been applied for within half of the allowed deadline (Missouri's window is 30 days).
Never issue a second temp tag as a workaround for an unresolved title problem — this is prohibited and auditable.
If you receive trade-ins with no title in hand, start the duplicate process immediately rather than waiting for retail sale.
Missouri state quirk
Missouri's license offices are private agencies contracted by the state — not government DMV offices. Most dealers work with a local license office for fast same-day title processing.