New Franklin Registration of Motor Vehicles Operated for First Time in State ordinance (§ 380.055)
Chapter 380: Licensing Requirements · Article II. Vehicle Licensing
In short: A vehicle previously registered in another state must be registered in Missouri within 30 days after the owner becomes a Missouri resident.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
Application for registration of a motor vehicle not previously registered in Missouri, operated for the first time on the public highways of this State, and previously registered in another State shall be made within thirty (30) days after the owner of such motor vehicle has become a resident of this State.
Official source: New Franklin City Code, page 118 of the city's PDF
Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.