Creating a New Account

To establish a new account we will need the documents listed below. These items can be emailed to IPP@JACKSONGOV.ORG or brought in person.

 

Individual Personal Property staff are located at the Historic Truman Courthouse in Independence.

Documents Needed to Create a New Account

Step 1.If you are a first time vehicle owner in Jackson County:

  • Government issued photo ID.
  • One of the vehicle documentation items below:
    • Title
    • Registration

Step 2.If you are a new resident from another Missouri county:

  • Government issued photo ID.
  • One of the vehicle documentation items below:
    • Title
    • Registration
  • Tax receipt or waiver from your previous county.

Step 3.If you are a new resident from another state:

  • Government issued photo ID or passport.
  • Current Jackson County address.
  • Date you moved into Jackson County.
  • Most recent out-of-state registration.

Step 4.If you are a new resident AND a member of the United States Armed Forces:

And your home of record is in Missouri:
  • Government issued photo ID.
  • LES/DD214
  • Tax receipt or waiver from your previous county.
  • One of the vehicle documentation items below:
    • Title
    • Registration

And your home of record is NOT in Missouri:
  • Government issued photo ID.
  • LES/DD214
  • One of the vehicle documentation items below:
    • Title
    • Registration