If someone lies on a form or sworn statement related to getting a driver's license in Missouri, that is a class A misdemeanor crime. Anyone who pleads guilty, pleads no contest, or is found guilty of that lie cannot get a driver's license for one year after the court decision.
Classifications stated in the statute. Actual outcomes vary.
302.230. for false statement or . — Any person who makes a false or affidavit or swears or affirms falsely as to any matter or thing required by sections 302.010 to 302.540 shall be guilty of a . No person who or , or is of making a false statement or affidavit shall be licensed to operate a motor vehicle for a period of one year after such , finding or .
(RSMo 1939 § 8464, A.L. 1951 p. 678, A.L. 1955 p. 621, A.L. 1989 1st Ex. Sess. H.B. 3, A.L. 2004 S.B. 1233, et al.)
Effective 7-09-04
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Related Missouri laws
Fees, how deposited
RSMo 302.228
Fraud in obtaining a license or permit, penalty
RSMo 302.233
Surrender of license
RSMo 302.225
Prohibited uses of license
RSMo 302.220
Children forbidden to operate motor vehicle
RSMo 302.250
Medical alert notation on driver's license or nondriver's identification card, when
RSMo 302.205
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