Can you get license plates without a license in St. Louis, MO?

If you are TRANSFERRING license plates from your old vehicle to your new vehicle, please bring the following items with you to any Missouri license office: ... inspection not more than 60 days old, if you reside in St. Louis City or the following counties: Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles, or St. Louis (unless you have an MSO). read more

And, in limited situations, the actual license plates may also be transferred to the new vehicle without having to obtain new license plates. NOTE: When there is a complete change of ownership, the seller's license plates cannot be transferred to (or used by) the purchaser. read more

Standard Missouri license plates will be given to you when you register a vehicle. You will also be given registration stickers to place on the license plates. The stickers go in the middle of the license plates. You also have the option of choosing from a number of personalized or specialty plates when you register, for an additional fee. read more