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Use this bill of sale when selling a travel trailer in Springfield, Missouri. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
MO DOR License Office – Springfield
Address
1845 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65803
Phone
(573) 526-3669
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$11.00
Sales Tax Rate
8.10%
Base Registration Fee
$51.25
Missouri state rate 4.225% + Greene County 1.75% + Springfield city 2.125%
Missouri requires notarization of the title assignment.
County Clerk / Recorder
Greene County Recorder of Deeds
Phone
(417) 868-4055
The most common travel trailer makes in private-party sales are Forest River, Jayco, Keystone, Coachmen, Grand Design. Average private-party travel trailer prices range from $10,000–$80,000. Travel trailers average 3.5 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Propane/LP Gas, Electrical, Axle/Suspension.
Before completing a travel trailer bill of sale in Missouri, verify these safety items:
Travel trailer insurance averages $500–$1,500/year. Full-timer coverage costs more. Travel trailers lose 40–50% in 5 years. Airstream and Grand Design models retain value above average. Peak season for private travel trailer sales is late winter to early spring (january–march), with an average of 45 days on market.
Travel Trailers are classified as "Travel trailer / Recreational trailer (separate from motorhome registration)" for registration purposes. Dry weight and GVWR determine tow vehicle requirements. Tongue weight should be 10–15% of loaded trailer weight. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to travel trailers.
Springfield residents completing a travel trailer bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Missouri state rules. The state sales tax rate is 4.225%, 4.225% state plus local taxes (total 5–10%). The most popular travel trailer makes in Missouri include Forest River, Jayco, Keystone.
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$4,000 avg loss
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Springfield is in Greene County. Title transfers are handled by the MO DOR License Office – Springfield at 1845 N Glenstone Ave, Springfield, MO 65803. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (573) 526-3669.
The combined rate is 8.10%. Missouri state rate 4.225% + Greene County 1.75% + Springfield city 2.125%.
Yes. Missouri requires notarization of the title assignment.
Title transfer fee: $11.00. Base registration fee: $51.25. Sales tax at 8.10% is collected at the time of title transfer.