Requisition of Inspection Stickers, Authorities, and Decals

PURPOSE: This rule establishes uniform procedures for inspection stations to follow in the requisition of inspection stickers, safety inspection authorities, emission inspection authorities, and decals to simplify the ordering process and collection of funds. In addition, the rule establishes requirements of station operators to order and keep a sufficient number of inspection stickers, safety inspection authorities, emission inspection authorities, or decals on hand to meet their needs. (1) Inspection stickers will be used on the windshield of passenger and commercial motor vehicles. Inspection stickers will be sold only in complete books of twenty (20) stickers at a cost of thirty dollars ($30) per book. (A) In lieu of inspection stickers, safety inspection authorities, for use with Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program (GVIP) analyzers, will be sold at a cost of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) each. (B) Emission inspection authorities, for use with Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program (GVIP) analyzers, will be sold at a cost of two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) each. (2) Inspection decals will be used for motorcycle, motor tricycle, and autocycle inspections. Inspection decals will be sold only in complete books of twenty (20) decals at a cost of thirty dollars ($30) per book. (3) All stations will keep a sufficient number of inspection stickers and/or decals on hand to meet their needs. Except in extenuating circumstances, and with the approval of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, stations will be limited to one (1) requisition per month, allowing for sufficient time delay to prevent stations from depleting their stock of required supplies. (4) The Requisition for MVI Supplies (SHP-455) will be used when ordering stickers or decals. The Requisition for Gateway Vehicle Inspection Program (GVIP) Supplies (SHP-453) will be used by safety and emission stations with GVIP analyzers when ordering safety inspection authorities, emission inspection authorities, or decals. Requisitions must be accompanied by a check or money order made payable to the director of revenue in the correct amount for the order. The requisition and payment shall be mailed to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Motor Vehicle Inspection, PO Box 568, Jefferson City, MO 65102. If a personal check is returned for any reason because of nonpayment, personal checks will no longer be accepted from that station. Stations that submit a check that is returned for nonpayment are subject to administrative action, including suspension and revocation, and criminal prosecution. Cash will not be accepted under any circumstances. Orders for stickers and decals will be shipped to the station’s address as listed on the station application or most recent amendment. No fee is charged for inspection stickers, authorities, or decals issued to governmental entities. (5) Motor vehicle safety inspection stickers, motorcycle/ autocycle inspection decals, safety inspection authorities, or emissions inspection authorities may be ordered online by utilizing the Missouri State Highway Patrol website. Only public and private stations may submit online orders. All online orders require payment by electronic check or credit card. (6) Inspection stations may exchange unused expired inspection stickers and decals for the same number of current issue. A request to exchange stickers must be accompanied by a Return Of Expired Stickers/Decals Form (SHP-466) properly completed with the numbers of the stickers/decals being returned recorded in the appropriate locations. The stickers or decals must be submitted for exchange no later than April 30 of the calendar year following their expiration. Stickers may be exchanged for decals and vice versa. A station may be sent portions rather than full books. Exchange stickers and decals will be shipped separately from other orders. AUTHORITY: section 307.360, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Nov. 4, 1968, effective Nov. 14, 1968. Amended: Filed Oct. 28, 1969, effective Nov. 7, 1969. Amended: Filed Dec. 5, 1969, effective Dec. 15, 1969. Amended: Filed March 9, 1970, effective March 19, 1970. Amended: Filed Jan. 27, 1971, effective Feb. 6, 1971. Amended: Filed Nov. 9, 1971, effective Nov. 19, 1971. Amended: Filed May 21, 1974, effective May 31, 1974. Amended: Filed Feb. 26, 1975, effective March 8, 1975. Amended: Filed March 3, 1980, effective June 12, 1980. Emergency amendment filed Aug. 3, 1992, effective Aug. 28, 1992, expired Dec. 25, 1992. Emergency amendment filed Nov. 2, 1992, effective Dec. 26, 1992, expired April 24, 1993. Amended: Filed Aug. 3, 1992, effective Feb. 26, 1993. Emergency rescission and rule filed May 15, 1997, effective June 16, 1997, expired Nov. 30, 1997. Rescinded and readopted: Filed May 15, 1997, effective Nov. 30, 1997. Amended: Filed Feb. 1, 2000, effective July 30, 2000. Amended: Filed Nov. 18, 2014, effective July 30, 2015. Amended: Filed Jan. 11, 2019, effective July 30, 2019. Amended: Filed July 12, 2024, effective Jan. 30, 2025. *Original authority: 307.360, RSMo 1967, amended 1971, 1973, 1979, 1999.