Selling a car in Mississippi: the paperwork
| Mississippi seller rules at a glance | What applies |
|---|---|
| License plates | Seller removes them; turn in or transfer |
| Report the sale | No separate seller notice form |
| Duplicate title | Application for Replacement Certificate of Title, Form 78-006; $9 |
| Older cars without a title | Titling is voluntary for pre-1969 vehicles. |
| Junk without a title | Allowed in some cases |
Title questions, duplicate titles and release of liability forms are handled by the Mississippi Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Licensing. Compare these rules with other states on our seller rules by state page. After the sale, cancel your insurance once the car is gone. Our after-sale checklist covers each step.
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Where we pick up in Mississippi
We buy cars in Jackson, Gulfport, Southaven, Hattiesburg and Biloxi, and in every other town in Mississippi a tow truck can reach. Pickup is free wherever the car is, from a city driveway to a farm lot, and you're paid before it's loaded.
We pick up statewide, from Jackson and Hattiesburg to the Gulf Coast and the Delta.
How it works in Mississippi
Get your offer
Tell us the year, make, model and condition, or start with your VIN. Your cash offer is good for 7 days.
Pick a pickup time
Choose when and where. Towing is free anywhere in Mississippi, and pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours.
Get paid on the spot
The driver checks the car and pays you. Then you sign the title, hand over the keys and the car is loaded.
Mississippi car selling questions
Do I need a title to sell my car in Mississippi?
For a titled vehicle, yes: the title is how ownership passes to the buyer. To replace a lost Mississippi title, apply to the Mississippi Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Licensing with Application for Replacement Certificate of Title, Form 78-006. The fee is $9. For older vehicles, Mississippi has an exception: Titling is voluntary for pre-1969 vehicles.
Can I junk a car without a title in Mississippi?
Sometimes. Owners who lost or never got the title may sign a sworn statement (vehicle 10+ model years old, lien-free), for sale only to licensed parts dealers or scrap processors (Miss. Code 63-21-39). Otherwise you'll need the title or a duplicate. To replace a lost Mississippi title, apply to the Mississippi Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Licensing with Application for Replacement Certificate of Title, Form 78-006. The fee is $9.
Do I keep my license plates when I sell a car in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, the plates don't go to the buyer. Seller removes the tag and surrenders it to the county Tax Collector. Mississippi tags cannot be moved to another vehicle.
How do I tell the Mississippi DMV that I sold my car?
Mississippi has no separate seller notice form. In Mississippi, the plates don't go to the buyer. Seller removes the tag and surrenders it to the county Tax Collector. Mississippi tags cannot be moved to another vehicle. Keep a bill of sale and a photo of the signed title as your record of the sale, in case a ticket or toll arrives later.
Is pickup really free everywhere in Mississippi?
Yes. Towing is free anywhere in Mississippi a tow truck can reach, and nothing is deducted from your offer for it.
Sources
- Mississippi DOR: Motor Vehicle FAQs
- Miss. Code 63-21-39 as amended by 2026 HB 1612 (as sent to Governor, effective July 1, 2026)
- 2026 HB 1612 bill history (approved by Governor 04/08/2026)
- Miss. Code 63-21-39 as amended by 2024 HB 1589 (effective January 1, 2025)
Checked against these sources on November 6, 2026.
Last updated November 6, 2026.