New Franklin Certificate of Ownership Required for Registered Vehicle ordinance (§ 380.090)
Chapter 380: Licensing Requirements · Article II. Vehicle Licensing
In short: A motor vehicle or trailer that must be registered may not be operated in the city unless a certificate of ownership has been applied for.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate in this City a motor vehicle or trailer required to be registered as provided by law unless a certificate of ownership has been applied for as provided in Section 301.190, RSMo.
Official source: New Franklin City Code, page 120 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.