Springfield and Greene County, Missouri
Local Government
This guide lists the city, county, and state government offices that serve Springfield residents, with their hours, locations, and official websites. The open or closed status shown for each office reflects the time this page was loaded (Fri, Oct 30 · 1:28 AM).
Where Do I Go To…?Find the right office for common tasks, such as renewing a driver license, paying property taxes, or getting a building permit.
Missouri State Government Online
Many state services are available online. These official State of Missouri websites cover the services Springfield residents use most often.
Vehicles and Driving
- Missouri Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle Titling and Registration
The Department of Revenue explains how to title and register vehicles, trailers, and boats, and how to obtain license plates, duplicate titles, and disabled placards.
- Missouri Department of Revenue — Renewing License Plates
Lists the documents needed to renew vehicle registration, including the renewal notice, inspection certificate if applicable, personal property tax receipt or statement of non-assessment, and proof of insurance.
- Missouri Department of Revenue — Vehicle Safety and Emissions Inspections
Explains when a vehicle safety inspection is required, the exemptions for newer vehicles, and which counties require emissions inspections.
- Missouri Department of Revenue — License Office Locator
This map and list shows contract license offices across Missouri, with their addresses, phone numbers, and hours.
Licenses and Permits
- Missouri Department of Revenue — Driver Licensing
Information on driver licenses, permits, nondriver IDs, REAL ID, license reinstatement, driver records and the documents required at a license office.
- Missouri Department of Revenue — Remote Driver License Renewal Eligibility
Explains who may renew a driver license remotely through MyDMV instead of visiting a license office, including age, vision exam and prior in-person application requirements.
- Missouri Secretary of State — Business Services
Online filing and search for business entities, including registering a limited liability company or fictitious name, filing annual registration reports and searching existing businesses.
- Missouri State Highway Patrol — Driver Examination
Information on written and driving skills tests for permits and licenses, with links to examination station locations, hours and frequently asked questions.
- Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Apply for or renew a professional license, look up licensees and file a complaint against a licensed professional through the MOPRO system.
- Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control
The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control licenses alcohol retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers, issues temporary event permits, enforces tobacco laws, and accepts complaints.
Taxes
- Missouri Department of Revenue — Taxation
The Department of Revenue provides information and online services for Missouri individual income tax and business taxes, including MyTax Missouri accounts, business tax registration, and return status.
Courts and Legal
- Missouri Attorney General — Consumer Complaints
File a consumer complaint about a business online, by mail or through the Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-392-8222.
- Missouri Courts — Case.net
Search public Missouri state court records by name, case number, filing date or scheduled hearing, and pay certain court costs online.
Elections and Voting
- Missouri Secretary of State — Elections and Voting
Statewide election information, including links to check voter registration status and find a polling place.
- Missouri Secretary of State — Register to Vote
Explains how to register to vote in Missouri, including online registration and registration deadlines.
Health and Vital Records
- Missouri Department of Social Services — Apply for MO HealthNet
How to apply for MO HealthNet, Missouri's Medicaid program, online, by phone or in person at a Family Support Division resource center.
Jobs and Benefits
- Missouri Department of Social Services — Apply for SNAP
How to apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits online, by mail or by fax, and how to complete the required interview.
- Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations — Unemployed Workers
How to file and manage an unemployment claim online through UInteract or by phone with a regional claims center.
- jobs.mo.gov — Missouri Office of Workforce Development
Statewide job search through MoJobs, training and apprenticeship information, and a directory of Missouri Job Centers.
- Missouri Veterans Commission
The Missouri Veterans Commission provides information on state veterans homes, state veterans cemeteries, veterans service officers, and veteran suicide prevention resources.
Parks and the Outdoors
- Missouri Department of Conservation — Permits
The Department of Conservation explains how to buy hunting and fishing permits online, through the MO Hunting and MO Fishing apps, by phone, from vendors, or at its offices.
- Missouri State Parks
Find Missouri state parks and historic sites, check park status and make camping, lodging and tour reservations.
- Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Environmental permits and licenses, reporting of environmental concerns, and other natural resource programs.
Roads and Utilities
- MoDOT Traveler Information Map
This live map shows road conditions, work zones, crashes, closures, flooding, and traffic cameras on Missouri highways.
- MoDOT — Report a Road Concern
Use this online form or call 1-888-ASK-MODOT to report concerns on state highways, including emergencies such as dark or flashing traffic signals and downed stop signs.
Public Records
- Missouri State Highway Patrol — Traffic Crash Reports
Search for and request reports of traffic crashes investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
- Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS)
The Missouri Automated Criminal History Site offers name-based criminal history searches and registration for fingerprint-based background checks.
- Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services — Vital Records
How to order certified copies of Missouri birth and death certificates and other vital records, including in-person service and local public health agency options.
General Information
- Missouri State Treasurer — Unclaimed Property
Search for and claim unclaimed money and property held by the Missouri State Treasurer. The Treasurer's Office does not charge a fee to return unclaimed property.
- Office of the Governor
The Governor's Office posts news, legislative actions, and contact information for the Governor of Missouri.
- Missouri Senate — Legislator Lookup
Find your Missouri state legislators by entering your nine-digit ZIP code.
- MO.gov — State of Missouri Portal
MO.gov is the official State of Missouri website, with a directory of state agencies, a catalog of online services, and statewide alerts.
Springfield Misery is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the City of Springfield, Greene County, or the State of Missouri. Hours and services can change without notice, so please confirm with the office before you visit, especially near holidays.