Landowners that have abandoned property on their real property may apply for title by submitting
the following documents:
1. A title application in the landowner’s name:
a. An Application for Missouri Title and License (DOR-108) for motor vehicles or trailers; or
b. An Application for Missouri Watercraft or Outboard Motor Title and Registration (DOR-93)
for marinecraft.
2. The General Affidavit (DOR-768, Line 4) can be used to identify the following abandoned
property information:
a. The circumstances by which the abandoned property came into the landowner’s possession;
b. The landowner’s name;
c. Location of the abandoned property (street & city);
d. Description of the abandoned property (include year, make, vehicle/hull identification
number and any decal or license plate that may be affixed to the property);
e. Retail/fair market value of the abandoned property;
f. Signature of landowner.
3. The appropriate inspection:
a. Original title on a vehicle, ATV or trailer - a DOR-551 completed by Missouri State Highway
Patrol or St. Louis Auto Theft.
b. Salvage title on a vehicle, ATV or trailer - a DOR-551 completed by any law enforcement
officer.
NOTE: If application for title is not made within six months of the inspection date documented on the
DOR-551, the unit must be reinspected.
c. Junking Certificate on a vehicle, ATV or trailer - An Identification Number Verification and
Abandoned Vehicle Inspection (DOR-5062) completed by any law enforcement officer.
d. Boat, motor, or boat trailer - A Watercraft and/or Outboard Motor Affidavit of Ownership
and Inspection (DOR-798) completed by Missouri State Water Patrol.
4. A copy of the signed certified mail receipts (green card), at least 30 days old, indicating the
owner/lienholder were sent the notice as required by law. If the certified letter is returned to
sender, submit a copy of the envelope stamped “returned to sender”.
5. A copy of the 30-day notice sent by certified mail to any owner/lienholder (DOR-5227).
6. Appropriate title fee, processing fee, and state and local taxes based on retail/fair market value.
Junking certificates are exempt from taxes and title fees.
NOTE: Title penalties do not apply.
DOR-5227 (07-2010)