Within 30 days of establishing residency, drivers need to obtain a Missouri operator’s license, renewable every three years. The Missouri Department of Revenue maintains the License Bureau office at 3610 Buttonwood Drive (573-882-9593). The Bureau is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and the last Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

The State of Missouri requires a vision test and a written test on Missouri traffic laws. No driving test is required if you have a valid out–of–state driver’s license and your social security card. If your out–of–state license has expired, however, you must take the driving and the written test. To renew your existing Missouri license, you must pass the vision test and present your previous driver’s license. The vision test, driving test, and written examinations are given at the License Bureau office at 3610 Buttonwood Drive. To prepare for the written test, a Missouri Driver’s Manual is available at the Bureau’s office.

To register your vehicle at the License Bureau, you must present proof of insurance, a current safety inspection and a tax waiver from the County Assessor’s Office.