Mississippi title guide
Selling a junk car without a title in Mississippi
The short answer
In Mississippi, you'll usually need the title to sell or scrap a car. If it's lost, apply for a duplicate from the Mississippi Department of Revenue before you book a pickup.
First published November 4, 2026. Rules checked against official Mississippi sources on and reviewed by Paola Reniery, Operations Manager (see the sources).
What does Mississippi ask of sellers?
In Mississippi, a replacement title (form 78-006) costs $9.00. Each card links to the official page it came from.
- Replacing a lost title
- Form 78-006, Application for Replacement Certificate of Title. Fee: $9.00.
- Official source
- After the sale
- Remove the plate once the title is assigned to the buyer. The Department of Revenue's seller steps don't include a separate notice of sale.
- Official source
- License plates
- The seller removes the license plate once the title is assigned and the vehicle is handed over; plates cannot be moved to another vehicle and must be surrendered to the county Tax Collector's office.
- Official source
What do you do if you have the title?
Sign and print your name where the seller signs, fill in the odometer reading if there's a space for it, and leave the buyer section blank. If your title has a notary section, the signatures have to be notarized. If it doesn't, you sign in front of the driver at pickup. Don't sign the title until the driver is there and you've agreed the price.
What if the title is lost or damaged?
Mississippi replacement titles come from the Mississippi Department of Revenue, using form 78-006 (Application for Replacement Certificate of Title), for a fee of $9.00. You'll need the VIN, which is on the dashboard by the windshield, on the driver's door jamb and on your registration. If you're in a hurry, tell our buyer partner when it contacts you: it can buy some cars without a title, so ask whether that works for your car in Mississippi.
For the full walkthrough, including the states that exempt older cars and what to avoid, read how to sell a junk car without a title.
What if there's a loan, or the owner has died?
If a lender is still listed on the title, you'll need its lien release, or the loan gets paid off as part of the sale. If the owner has died, only someone with legal authority, usually the executor, can sell the car, and the Mississippi Department of Revenue can tell you which estate papers Mississippi accepts.
What do you do after the sale?
- Remove the plate once the title is assigned to the buyer. The Department of Revenue's seller steps don't include a separate notice of sale.
- Plates: The seller removes the license plate once the title is assigned and the vehicle is handed over; plates cannot be moved to another vehicle and must be surrendered to the county Tax Collector's office.
- Keep a photo of the signed title, and cancel the insurance once the car has been picked up.
Title rules change, so confirm them with the Mississippi Department of Revenue before you sell; this page is general information, not legal advice.
Can you junk a car without a title in Mississippi?
Usually not. In Mississippi you'll normally need the title or a duplicate from the Mississippi Department of Revenue. Our buyer partner can buy some cars without a title, so ask whether that works for yours in Mississippi when you get your offer.
How do I get a duplicate title in Mississippi?
Apply to the Mississippi Department of Revenue with form 78-006 (Application for Replacement Certificate of Title), and have a photo ID and the VIN ready. The fee is $9.00, according to the agency.
Can I sell a car in Mississippi with just a bill of sale?
A bill of sale on its own usually isn't proof of ownership for a titled vehicle. It's a useful record of the sale, but buyers will normally want the title or a duplicate.