Fillable Printable Form 5227 - Missouri Department Of Revenue
Fillable Printable Form 5227 - Missouri Department Of Revenue
Form 5227 - Missouri Department Of Revenue
Form
5227
Missouri Department of Revenue
Notice To Owner(s) and Lienholder(s) Regarding
Abandoned Vehicle, All Terrain Vehicle (ATV),
Vessel, Watercraft, Outboard Motor and Trailer
Acknowledgement - Signature Required
The above unit was abandoned on property I own located at _________________________________________
______________________________________________________________ without my consent. Missouri
Department of Revenue records show that you are the last owner or lienholder for this unit. Please be advised that
I intend to apply to the Department for a certificate of title for this unit in my name 30 days after the date of this
notice, pursuant to the provisions of Section 301.193, RSMo. You may protest the issuance of title by filing a
petition to recover the abandoned property in the circuit court of _____________________________ County
within 30 days of this notice. A copy of the petition must be served on the Director of Revenue. If you have any
questions, please contact me at:
Landowner’s Phone Number Landowner’s Alternative Phone Number
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Landowner’s Address
Signature of Landowner Printed Name of Landowner Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
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Form 5227 (Revised 04-2014)
Mail to: Motor Vehicle Bureau Phone: (573) 526-3669
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Visit http://dor.mo.gov/motorv/abandoned/
for additional information.
InstructionsProperty and Landowner
Last Known Owner
or Lienholder
At least 30 days prior to making application for title, the owner of the real property on which the abandoned property has
been abandoned must send this notice by certified mail to the last registered owner(s) and lienholder(s) of record, if
applicable, to give them opportunity to protect their interest in the abandoned property. See page two of this form for other
required documents.
Name Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
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Address Phone Number
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City State Zip County
Abandoned Vehicle, ATV, Vessel, Watercraft, Outboard Motor or Trailer Information:
Year Make Vehicle Identification Number
Name Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
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Address Phone Number
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City State Zip County
Street Address
City State Zip Code
Name of County Where Unit is Abandoned
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Landowners that have abandoned property on their real property may apply for title by submitting the following
documents:
r 1. A title application in the landowner’s name:
a. An Application for Missouri Title and License (Form 108) for motor vehicles or trailers; or
b. An Application for Missouri Watercraft or Outboard Motor Title and Registration (Form 93) for
marinecraft.
r 2. The General Affidavit (Form 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 or hull identification number and
any decal or license plate that may be affixed to the property);
e. Retail or fair market value of the abandoned property;
f. Signature of landowner.
r 3. The appropriate inspection:
a. Form 551 - Completed by the MSHP or St. Louis Auto Theft Unit and dated within six months of
application for title; Original Title for a Vehicle, ATV, or Trailer - Vehicle Examination Certificate
• Application For Vehicle or Trailer Identification Number Plate or Verification (Form 5062) or Boat,
Vessel, or Outboard Motor Affidavit of Ownership and Inspection (Form 798) may be completed
for an original title for a trailer only in lieu of Form 551 by any law enforcement officer unless the
purpose is for a new or replacement VIN in which case an authorized agent of the MSHP or
St. Louis City or County Auto Theft Unit must complete the inspection.
b. Form 551 - Completed by Salvage Title on a Vehicle, ATV, or Trailer - Vehicle Examination
Certificate any law enforcement officer and dated within six months of application for title;
• Application For Vehicle or Trailer Identification Number Plate or Verification (Form 5062) or Boat,
Vessel, or Outboard Motor Affidavit of Ownership and Inspection (Form 798) may be completed for
a salvage title for a trailer only in lieu of Form 551 by any law enforcement officer unless the
purpose is for a new or replacement VIN in which case an authorized agent of the MSHP or
St. Louis City or County Auto Theft Unit must complete the inspection.
• Form 5062 or Boat, Vessel, or Outboard Motor Affidavit of Ownership and Inspection (Form 798)
for a trailer completed by Junking Certificate on a Vehicle, ATV, or Trailer – Application for
Vehicle or Trailer Identification Number Plate or Verification (any law enforcement officer unless
the purpose is for a new or replacement VIN in which case an authorized agent of the MSHP or
St. Louis City or County Auto Theft Unit must complete the inspection; or
c. Form 798 - Inspected by the MSWP. Original or Salvage Title for a Boat, Outboard Motor, or Boat
Trailer - Boat or Vessel or Outboard Motor Affidavit of Ownership and Inspection
• Application For Vehicle or Trailer Identification Number Plate or Verification (Form 5062) or Boat,
Vessel, or Outboard Motor Affidavit of Ownership and Inspection (Form 798) may be
completed for an original title for a trailer only in lieu of Form 798 by any law enforcement officer
unless the purpose is for a new or replacement VIN in which case an authorized agent of the
MSHP or St. Louis City or County Auto Theft Unit must complete the inspection.
r 4. A copy of the signed certified mail receipts (green card), at least 30 days old, indicating the owner or
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”.
r 5. A copy of the 30-day notice sent by certified mail to any owner or lienholder (Form 5227).
r 6. Appropriate title fee, processing fee, and state and local taxes based on retail or fair market value. Junking
certificates are exempt from taxes and title fees.
Note: Title penalties do not apply.
Instructions
Form 5227 (Revised 04-2014)
