When someone registers a vehicle and pays the fee, the state sends them license plates and a registration receipt. Having current license plates attached to the vehicle is treated as proof that the registration fees were paid.
301.160. fees paid. — Upon approval of the for of a motor vehicle or trailer and when the required fee has been paid to the , the shall forward or to the the and the number of license plates prescribed for the vehicle or trailer by section 301.130, or renewal tabs if . The to the motor vehicle or trailer specified in the application of current license plates shall be prima facie evidence that the fees have been paid for such .
(RSMo 1939 § 8403, A.L. 1945 p. 1223, A.L. 1945 p. 1194, A.L. 1987 S.B. 3)
Prior revision: 1929 § 7785
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