Who runs Carthage License Office?

Carthage License Office is run by the Missouri Department of Revenue (Missouri DOR).

Where do I take the knowledge test if I use Carthage License Office?

Carthage License Office does not run the knowledge test. The nearest knowledge test center is Joplin License Office, 12.2 miles away.

Which other knowledge test centers are near Carthage License Office?

The closest are Joplin License Office (12.2 miles), Sarcoxie License Office (13 miles), Neosho License Office (20.5 miles). 4 of the 6 nearest are within 25 miles.

Carthage License Office, Jasper County

Listed as active

Information checked August 11, 2026

Centre details

Address: 1429 HAZEL AVE, Carthage, Missouri, 64836
Run by: Missouri Department of Revenue (Missouri DOR)
Operated by: CGB Holdings, LLC
Official website: View official office page
Phone: (417) 358-6800
Email: carthage.licenseoffice@lo.mo.gov

Before you travel

Missouri DOR lists this office in Missouri driver and motor vehicle license offices (last updated 2026-08-11), the directory it keeps of its own offices. A listing records that the agency still publishes the office rather than that the doors are open right now. Check the official office page for same-day changes before traveling.

Opening hours

monday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
tuesday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
wednesday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
thursday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
friday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
saturday: Not published
sunday: Not published

Missouri also lists these additional closure dates: 12/24/2025, 12/26/2025, 11/27/2026, 12/24/2026 Closed Partial Day PM

Where you take the knowledge test

Carthage License Office does not run that test. The nearest knowledge test center is Joplin License Office, 12.2 miles away.

Joplin License Office

12.2 miles away

Other knowledge test centers nearby

Nearest alternative knowledge test centers

The closest is Joplin License Office, 12.2 miles from Carthage License Office; the furthest listed here is 28.8 miles. None is within 10 miles, so Carthage License Office is the only knowledge test center in its immediate area.

Distances are straight-line, not driving routes.

Common questions about this center

Who runs Carthage License Office?: Carthage License Office is run by the Missouri Department of Revenue (Missouri DOR).
Where do I take the knowledge test if I use Carthage License Office?: Carthage License Office does not run the knowledge test. The nearest knowledge test center is Joplin License Office, 12.2 miles away.
Which other knowledge test centers are near Carthage License Office?: The closest are Joplin License Office (12.2 miles), Sarcoxie License Office (13 miles), Neosho License Office (20.5 miles). 4 of the 6 nearest are within 25 miles.