MO HB840

Requires the Department of Revenue to indemnify and hold harmless fee offices for liabilities, including attorney's fees, arising from actions or lawsuits if the fee office was acting within official duties and pursuant to state law or department regulations.

Establishes fee structures for Department of Revenue agents processing motor vehicle transactions, including $3.50 for registration renewals, $2.50 for title applications, and $2.50 for driver's licenses under three years.

Directs the Director of Revenue to award fee office contracts through competitive bidding with priority given to tax-exempt organizations (501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6)) and political subdivisions including municipalities, counties, and fire protection districts.

Allows tax-exempt organizations operating as fee offices to retain and use all collected fees, while limiting fee collection authority to exclude motor vehicle dealers acting as agents under sections 32.095 and 144.070.

Authorizes the State Auditor to audit all fee office records in the same manner as state agencies, with audit compliance required as a condition for awarding fee office contracts.