DMV Office Finder in Missouri
Missouri DOR Office Locations
Missouri has different agencies that handle certain services in the state:
- The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) oversees the Motor Vehicle and Driver Licensing Division, which handles MOST driver and vehicle services in the state, with the EXCEPTION of license examinations.
- The MO State Highway Patrol's (MSHP) Driver Examination Division administers ALL written and road tests in the state.
Whether you need to test for your license or handle your titling and registration, you can find your closest office by entering your zip code above or finding your county from the list below.
Missouri DOR & MSHP Office Services
MO DOR Office Services
Your local Missouri DOR Motor Vehicle and Driver Licensing Division office branch offers services to assist you with tasks including (but not limited to):
- Titling your car.
- Vehicle registration.
- Getting license plates.
- Application for:
- Learner's permit.
- Standard driver's license for:
- State identification card.
MHSP Office Services
You'll need to visit a MSHP examination station when you're ready to take the written OR road tests for your:
- Standard driver's license.
- Motorcycle license.
- CDL.
- Commercial road tests are only given at select locations and are by appointment only.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol also oversees vehicle safety inspections, though it does not administer them directly. See below for info on third-party car inspection stations.
Go Online to Avoid the Lines
You won't have to spend hours waiting in line if you choose to utilize a time-saving strategy, such as:
- Scheduling an appointment ahead of time with the DOR.
- Using the online services provided by the MO DOR, possibly saving you a trip to the agency office altogether.
Third-Party MO Vehicle Inspection Sites
Missouri requires all vehicles to undergo safety inspections and, depending on your county of residence, emissions inspections. To find out which type of testing your car needs, take a look at our guide to car inspections in Missouri.
To find the third-party inspection station nearest to you, take a look at the state-approved lists of MO testing sites for:
Contact the Missouri DOR & MSHP
MO DOR Contact Information
MO Department of Revenue Main Office
- Phone:
- Driver licensing: (573) 526-2407.
- Motor vehicles: (573) 526-3669.
- E-mail: Find the appropriate e-mail address on the DOR's main contact page.
Mailing address:
Harry S. Truman State Office Building
301 West High Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
MSHP Contact Info
MO State Highway Patrol Main Office
Phone:
- Headquarters: (573) 751-3313
- Driver Examination Division:
- (573) 526-6221
OR - (573) 751-2341
- (573) 526-6221
- Vehicle safety inspections: (573) 526-6132
Main address:
1510 East Elm Street
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Inspections mailing address:
Motor Vehicle Inspection Division
1510 East Elm Street
P.O. Box 568
Jefferson City, MO 65102