State resources / Missouri

Missouri Resources for Unwanted Calls & Texts

Source snapshot as of 2026-09-25. This page is informational and does not determine whether a particular contact violated a law.

Overview

Primary statute(s) in the source set
RSMo §§407.1070–1085; §§407.1098, 407.1104, 407.1107

Do Not Call

Registry information
Separate Missouri No-Call registry

Calls

Voice-call coverage
YES

Text Messages

Text-message coverage
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.

Robocalls & Recorded Messages

Autodial / prerecorded-call information
Telemarketing / ADAD rules

Caller ID

Caller-ID / spoofing information
Caller-ID-related practices regulated

Private Enforcement

Private remedies and government penalties are separate. Whether a private claim is available depends on the statute, facts, and applicable prerequisites.

Private action
YES — two distinct statutory tracks
Prerequisites
§407.1082: consumer suffers loss/harm from §407.1076 violation; §407.1107: >1 solicitation in 12 months by/on behalf same entity, knowing violation of §§407.1098/1104
Private remedy
§407.1082: actual + punitive damages; §407.1107: actual monetary loss or up to $5,000 per knowing violation, whichever greater
Attorney fees
§407.1082 expressly reasonable fees/costs; §407.1107 no fee language located
Limitations
§407.1107: 2 years, with state-action tolling rule
Defenses / safe harbors
Due-care defense under §407.1107; other statutory defenses apply

Government Enforcement

Government enforcement / penalties
AG civil penalties separately available

Recent / Upcoming Changes

2025–2026 changes in the source set
Our current source set does not identify a material enacted change for 2025–2026.

Official Sources