Lamar License Office Transitions to New Contractor and Location

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) has accepted a new management proposal for Lamar License Office. The contract has been awarded to Paul J. Wrabec Co., Inc.

The license office, previously located on West 12^th Street, closed on November 25, 2025. It will reopen, under the new management, on March 25, 2026, at a new location: 1032 Broadway. The hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM. Phone: (417) 262-5590.

While the office is closed for transition, DOR encourages customers to visit one of the following nearby locations to receive assistance with their motor vehicle and driver licensing needs:

• Carthage License Office - 1429 Hazel Avenue

• Greenfield License Office - 309 W Water Street

• Nevada License Office - 409 E Austin Boulevard

All Missouri license office contracts are awarded through a competitive bid process. License offices are operated by independent contractors but governed by the Missouri Department of Revenue. A full list of license office locations and hours of operation can be found at dor.mo.gov/license-office-locator/.

The following online services are also available:

• Phone-in Registration - to find a license office that accepts phone-in vehicle and watercraft registration renewals.
• License Plate Renewal - to see if your county participates in sharing personal property tax information with DOR.
• Renewal Requirements Inquiry - to obtain information regarding registration renewal requirements.
• DORA Chatbot - to get answers 24/7 with the help of DOR's chatbot, a virtual assistant programmed to respond to common taxation, motor vehicle, and driver licensing questions.

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