PURPOSE: This rule sets forth the requirement of using the full legal name when making application for a motor vehicle or trailer certificate of title.

1. (1) Any person(s) making application for a certificate of title for a motor vehicle or trailer must make the application using his/her or their full legal name. For the purpose of section 301.190, RSMo, the legal name is deemed to be the name that appears on that person’s Missouri operator’s or chauffeur’s license.
2. (2) The legal name for any business making application for a certificate of title for a motor vehicle or trailer is deemed to be the name or the fictitious name as registered with the secretary of state. AUTHORITY: section 301.190, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed Feb. 3, 1984, effective May 11, 1984. *Original authority: 301.190, RSMo 1939, amended 1947, 1965, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990.