Missouri Code of State Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE › Division 10 - Director of Revenue › Chapter 23 - Motor Vehicle › Section 12 CSR 10-23.340 - Imposition and Waiver of Motor Vehicle and Trailer Titling and Registration Penalties

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 14, July 15, 2024
PURPOSE: This rule is being amended to update and
				  correct language and conform to the twenty-four thousand pound (24,000 lb.)
				  special license plate rule amendment at
				  12 CSR
				  10-23.100.
(1) The department assesses penalties on
				three (3) types of motor vehicle and trailer titling and registration
				transactions. These penalties are-a delinquent registration renewal penalty, a
				failure to title penalty, and a failure to renew or transfer a multiyear
				license plate penalty. All penalties may be waived by the department under
				certain circumstances.
(A) Delinquent
				Registration Renewal Penalty. If an owner of a multiyear license plate submits
				his/her application for renewal on the first day of the month following the
				month of expiration of the license plate, a delinquent registration renewal
				penalty will be assessed. If the last day of the month of expiration falls on a
				Saturday, Sunday, or legal state holiday, the following state working day is
				penalty free. If, for example, an owner has November license plates and the
				last day of November falls on Sunday, then Monday, December 1 would be
				considered penalty free for all November renewals.
1. Once a motor vehicle is registered for use
				on Missouri highways, it is subject to registration renewal. The motor vehicle
				registration is to be renewed whether or not it is actually on or off the
				highways for any period of time. This obligation to renew the registration
				continues until the owner ceases to operate the vehicle on Missouri highways,
				at which time s/he is required to return his/her license plates to the director
				of revenue within ninety (90) days. If an owner of a motor vehicle surrenders
				his/her license plates to an office of the Department of Revenue within the
				ninety- (90-) day period after ceasing to operate the motor vehicle, s/he may
				register that same vehicle again at a later date without being subject to a
				delinquent registration renewal penalty.
A.
				If an owner elects to renew the registration of a vehicle which s/he has ceased
				operating anytime during the twelve- (12-) month period following the
				expiration of the license plates, s/he will be issued the appropriate license
				plate and validation tabs and be charged the appropriate twelve- (12-) month
				registration fee. A delinquent registration renewal penalty will not be charged
				provided the owner submits the receipt documenting his/her surrender of
				previously issued license plates.
B. An owner's registration will be
				automatically cancelled after one (1) year from the date of expiration of a
				Missouri license plate. If an owner elects to cease operation of his/her
				vehicle, and the license plates on the vehicle have been expired for at least
				one (1) year, the owner will not be required to pay a delinquent registration
				renewal penalty if s/he elects to relicense the vehicle after one (1) year from
				the date of expiration of the license plates.
C. The owner of a motor vehicle may not
				surrender his/her license plates and request new license plates on the same day
				in order to avoid paying a delinquent registration renewal penalty.