Getting titles

[Dirtrider389]

This doesnt neccesarily affect me right now but some guys at work were discussing this topic and we never came up with a general consensus. My question is if I buy a boat from a a state that doesn't require a title( motor or trailer) can u get a title from Missouri for it? 

[kjackson]

Yes.  When I moved from Arkansas, I brought my boat with me.  However, neither Arkansas or Washington (my previous home state) require titles on the outboard.  So I needed to get a bill of sale for the motor AND have the motor inspected by the state patrol. 

FWIW-- when I asked the state agency, the person said that I had to take the boat in to an office to have it inspected, and the closest was in Lees Summit.  However, a quick call to the local dispatch got an officer out to check the motor to make sure it wasn't stolen and, I guess, to see if it matched the bill of sale.  I assume the boat and trailer would follow the same process.

[Krazo]

I just emailed the state this morning asking this exact question.  I'll post up their response if/when I receive one.  

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3 hours ago, kjackson said:

Yes.  When I moved from Arkansas, I brought my boat with me.  However, neither Arkansas or Washington (my previous home state) require titles on the outboard.  So I needed to get a bill of sale for the motor AND have the motor inspected by the state patrol. 

FWIW-- when I asked the state agency, the person said that I had to take the boat in to an office to have it inspected, and the closest was in Lees Summit.  However, a quick call to the local dispatch got an officer out to check the motor to make sure it wasn't stolen and, I guess, to see if it matched the bill of sale.  I assume the boat and trailer would follow the same process.

It becomes much harder if you are not the original owner and don't have the bill of sale.