MMissouri Announces Temporary Closure of Lamar License Office Starting November 25
On November 18, 2025, the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) announced that the license office serving Lamar, Missouri, will temporarily close effective at noon on Wednesday, November 25. The office is located at 208 West 12th Street, and the closure was announced through a press release from DOR’s Motor Vehicle and Driver Licensing Division. According to the department, the closure is temporary and will remain in place until further notice. The announcement emphasises that customers can access DMV services at surrounding offices or through online and phone options to minimize disruption.
To accommodate residents who would normally visit the Lamar license office, the department is directing customers to nearby offices in Nevada, Carthage, and Greenfield. The Nevada License Office at 409 East Austin Boulevard and the Carthage License Office at 1429 Hazel Street are both within a short drive from Lamar. Another option is the Greenfield License Office at 309 West Water Street. All of these offices provide full motor vehicle and driver licensing services, including driver’s license renewals, vehicle title transfers, and license plate issuance. For those who are uncertain about which location is most convenient, the department maintains an online license office locator where customers can search for offices, check hours of operation, and plan their visit.
The DOR also reminds customers that many routine transactions can be completed online. The Online License Plate Renewal System allows vehicle owners to renew their tags from home if their county participates in the program and shares personal property tax information with the department【949315656173211†L188-L221】. Customers can check whether their county participates on the DOR website. For renewal requirement inquiries and general questions, the department offers a web-based system that provides personalized guidance on what documents and fees are needed. Customers who still have questions may contact the DOR’s virtual assistant, DORA, which can answer common motor vehicle and driver licensing questions around the clock【949315656173211†L188-L221】.
In addition to these online resources, the department notes that vehicle and watercraft registration renewals can also be completed by phone at (573) 751‑1957, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. This temporary office closure underscores the importance of exploring alternative service channels when in-person offices are unavailable. While no specific reason for the closure was provided, the department’s proactive communication ensures residents have access to clear alternatives. As the November 25 closure date approaches, residents who rely on the Lamar office should plan ahead to avoid service interruptions and consider using the Nevada, Carthage, or Greenfield offices, or take advantage of online and telephone services provided by the Missouri Department of Revenue.