For Immediate Release: April 17, 2024

Contact: Robert Arbuthnot, 573-751-4106

Senator Brian Williams Sponsors Legislation to Extend Temporary License Plates

JEFFERSON CITY – Those who have recently purchased a vehicle and are having trouble paying the sales tax will get one extension on their temporary license plates thanks to legislation sponsored by Sen. Brian Williams, D-University City. 

Senate Bill 1503 authorizes the Missouri Department of Revenue to reissue a temporary tag one time, allowing purchasers more time to obtain a title, register the vehicle and meet the requirements to permanently license a vehicle.

“As the price of new and used vehicles continues to skyrocket, I hope this legislation will provide needed relief to taxpayers, allowing more time to pay these increased sales tax bills,” said Sen. Williams. “We have seen a dramatic increase in traffic stops and police encounters related to expired tags. My hope is this allows more people to keep their transportation and more officers to focus on bigger issues impacting our city.”

Currently, an auto buyer has 30 days from the purchase date to obtain a permanent license. This proposal will allow an additional 30 day extension.

For more information about Sen. Williams and his legislation, please visit his Senate website at senate.mo.gov/Williams.