The South Kingshighway License Office in St. Louis is set for a management changeover, as the Missouri Department of Revenue has green-lighted a new contractor to take over operations. Koester & Koester LLC has snagged the contract, and locals will witness a brief interruption of service because of this administrative handoff.
For those who frequent the office at 4628 South Kingshighway Blvd, note that it will shut its doors on the evening of October 21, only to swing them open again on October 23—business as usual in the same spot. Should you need to get your motor vehicle or driver licensing needs sorted during the downtime, there's no need to fret. The DOR has suggested swinging by the Maplewood License Office, the Affton License Office, or, the Downtown St. Louis License Office, which all remain in operation.
Missouri doesn't just hand over these contracts willy-nilly. Bidders must throw their hats into the ring via a competitive process designed to ensure that contractors like Koester & Koester LLC are up to snuff.
Worth noting, too, are the online amenities provided by the DOR—useful for those preferring to avoid office queues altogether. On tap is a lineup of digital services: phone-in registration, license plate renewal, and a sneak peek at your registration renewal needs. And if you're up at odd hours needing answers, the DOR's chatbot is standing by, ready to help with a wide array of taxation, motor vehicle, and driver licensing conundrums. These handy tools can be accessed through the department's website at dor.mo.gov.
Commencing October 23, the South Kingshighway License Office's new hours of operation will be from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. For those needing to get in touch, their phone number remains unchanged at (314) 752-3177.
