Houston License Office

skip the line, renew online! @ plates.mo.gov

Starting with May renewal reminders, and moving forward, customers will notice a change on their postcards. A PIN will no longer display and be required for the online renewal¬–just enter your vehicle year, zip code, and plate or ATV decal number!

Effective today 3/9/2026 license offices are no longer allowed to process any Manufactured Home titles. All original titles, duplicates, new purchases, affixations and severances have to be completed through Jefferson City Central Office only. Please see the attached brochure for more information.

I am working by myself for the remainder of the day 3/5.

No CDLs can be processed.

Office closed Monday Jan 19 in observance of MLK day

news release from MO Dept of Revenue:

January 06, 2026

Inaccurate Reports Regarding Changes to Missouri Vehicle Registrations

JEFFERSON CITY, MO —
The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) is issuing this advisory to correct inaccurate information being circulated through some media outlets - most likely generated from artificial intelligence (AI) sources regarding changes to Missouri vehicle registration requirements.

Several outlets have released information reporting Missouri, beginning January 1, 2026, will no longer require vehicle inspections and will expand vehicle registration options allowing drivers to select longer registration periods for vehicles.

This information is incorrect. Missouri law has not changed regarding these issues. Vehicle registration and safety requirements remain unaltered. For clarity, similar proposals have been introduced in recent legislative sessions but never became law.

When misinformation is circulated it causes confusion and inconvenience. The Missouri Department of Revenue encourages the public and media to rely on official Missouri DOR communications and website resources for accurate and up-to-date information regarding motor vehicle laws and requirements.

For resources pertaining to vehicle inspections, titling, and registration, visit the Missouri Department of Revenue’s official website at dor.mo.gov.

Hours this week:

Monday-Wednesday
8:30-4:30

Thursday Jan 1
CLOSED

Friday Jan 2
8:30-4:30

This is the busiest time for license offices across the state. Expect wait times. Be patient. Be kind.