Missouri · Titles & temp tags

How duplicate titles and temporary tags work in Missouri.

Dealer-focused look at Missouri Form 108 duplicate titles, 30‑day temp permits, and the shift away from longer 90‑day tags toward tighter enforcement.

High-level dealer workflow Pairs with official Missouri references Not legal advice

Duplicate / replacement titles

Missouri duplicate title overview

Missouri handles lost or damaged titles through the Department of Revenue (DOR) using Form 108 – Application for Missouri Title and License. You don’t use a special duplicate-only form; you mark the duplicate box on Form 108 and explain why you need the new certificate.

Confirm the vehicle was last titled in Missouri and pull the current record so you know the owner of record and lien status.
Complete Form 108 in full and check the Duplicate box at the top of the application.
In the duplicate section, state the reason for requesting the replacement (lost, stolen, destroyed, etc.).
Have all owners of record sign the form; notarization and lienholder sign-off may be required in some scenarios.
Submit the form, supporting documents, and fee to a Missouri license office or by mail as instructed.

For trade-ins and auction purchases, get a written commitment on who will submit the duplicate request and tie that to your arbitration / title-absent timelines so sales staff do not retail vehicles with title risk.

Temporary tags / permits

Missouri temporary permits

Missouri dealers rely on temporary permits rather than generic paper tags printed on in‑house stock. These are state-issued permits valid for a short period after sale.

Standard temp permits are generally valid for about 30 days from the purchase date.
Only one temp permit may be issued per vehicle sale, so clean deal jackets and title work are critical.
Licensed dealers use DOR’s systems (including the online temp registration program) to issue and report these permits.
Recent legislative changes are tightening enforcement around temp tags and eliminating longer 90‑day tags, so build internal policies around the 30‑day expectation.

Make sure your sales and F&I teams understand that Missouri expects taxes and registration to be handled quickly, and that temp permits are not rolling extensions. Use your DMS to monitor permits that are close to expiration.