Missouri Transfer Notification Support Page

Notice of Sale or Transfer is REQUIRED for the Donor to Complete Within 30 days of the Pick-up Date of the Vehicle Donation.

HOW TO HANDLE THE LICENSE PLATES WHEN YOU DONATE A CAR, TRUCK, SUV OR OTHER STANDARD VEHICLE IN MISSOURI

Please remove the license plates of your donated vehicle before the pick-up (whether they are valid or expired). Plates may not be used or transferred at the same time it was gifted.

Please See the Steps Below for How to Complete the Notice of Sale or Transfer.

There are two ways in Missouri to notify the DOR-MVB (Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Bureau) that you have donated your car: in person or by mail. You can find more information and form for notification method below:

1. TO COMPLETE THE GENERAL AFFIDAVIT & NOTICE OF SALE OR TRANSFER FORM IN PERSON:

Please complete and print the following form:

Access Form 5049

Notice of Sale or Transfer.

*Purchaser Section on Form 5049 (Not Title): Charitable Adult Rides and Services, 4669 Murphy Canyon Rd, Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92123. Buyer Signature is Not Required. Title instructions will be provided separately.

*Please Note: Buyer section Does Not require the buyer signature.

Submit to your local Motor Vehicle and Driver License Office. Click HERE to locate your local field office.

2. NOTICE OF SALE OR TRANSFER FORM BY MAIL:

Please complete and print the following form:

Access Form 5049

*Please Note: Buyer section does not require the buyer signature.

Mail to:
Motor Vehicle Bureau
P.O. Box 3050
Jefferson City, MO 65105-3050

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When do I cancel my insurance? A. Only cancel your vehicle's insurance AFTER your vehicle has been picked up and you have notified the state that you’ve donated your vehicle. If your state requires notification, please be aware that you should never cancel your insurance prior to reporting to the state you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. This is a general rule for States/Motor Vehicle Departments that require Notification be submitted or license plates returned.

Q: Who is considerd the purchaser of my vehicle donation? Is it the nonprofit or charity? A. The purchaser of your donated vehicle is NOT the nonprofit or charity. It will either be the vendor or Charitable Adult Rides & Services, the vehicle donation program provider and partner of your nonprofit of choice.

Q. What is State Notification? A. State notification releases the vehicle donor from liability over the vehicle, including registration fees and from having to keep the vehicle insured, after the vehicle is picked up. State notification is a way for the state to create a record that the owner is no longer in possession of the vehicle. The steps needed to release your liability of a donated vehicle vary by state.

Q. Who is supposed to take care of the state notification process? A. If state notification is required, only the donor and/or owner of the vehicle can complete this process. Please do not rely on the pick-up driver or vendor to report to the State/Motor Vehicle Department that you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. If you need support, please contact the vehicle donation support team at donorsupport@careasy.org or call 855-500-7433. We would be happy to assist you.

If you have additional questions, please visit our vehicle donation FAQS.

If you would like assistance with your vehicle donation, please contact us here.

For more information on vehicle transfers, please contact your local Motor Vehicle Division:

Department of Revenue Central Office
Harry S Truman State Office Building
301 West High Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Motor Vehicle: 573.526.3669
Email: mvbmail@dor.mo.gov

DOR Website