Selling a car in Nevada: the paperwork
| Nevada seller rules at a glance | What applies |
|---|---|
| License plates | Seller removes and keeps them |
| Report the sale | Vehicle Resale Notification, online |
| Duplicate title | VP 012; $20 |
| Bill of sale | Recommended |
| Junk without a title | Title required |
Title questions, duplicate titles and release of liability forms are handled by the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. 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 Nevada
We buy cars in Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno, North Las Vegas and Sparks, and in every other town in Nevada 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.
Las Vegas heat cooks batteries and cracks dashboards, and we buy sun-damaged cars across Clark and Washoe counties.
How it works in Nevada
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 Nevada, 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.
Cities we serve in Nevada
Local pickup details for these cities are below. We buy everywhere else in Nevada too, from the suburbs to the smallest towns.
Nevada car selling questions
Do I need a title to sell my car in Nevada?
For a titled vehicle, yes: the title is how ownership passes to the buyer. To replace a lost Nevada title, apply to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles with VP 012. The fee is $20.
Can I junk a car without a title in Nevada?
No. Nevada DMV's wrecker guide (June 2023) says wreckers buying directly from an owner need the owner's title documents, and a bill of sale does not replace a certificate of title. To replace a lost Nevada title, apply to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles with VP 012. The fee is $20.
Do I keep my license plates when I sell a car in Nevada?
In Nevada, the plates belong to the seller, not the car. Remove plates and reuse them on another vehicle or surrender them to DMV. Buyer can keep them only with form SP 67.
How do I tell the Nevada DMV that I sold my car?
File the Vehicle Resale Notification with the state after the sale, and you can file it online. It records that the car is no longer yours. Filing it protects you from tickets, tolls and liability for anything that happens after the car leaves.
Is pickup really free everywhere in Nevada?
Yes. Towing is free anywhere in Nevada a tow truck can reach, and nothing is deducted from your offer for it.
Sources
- Nevada DMV: Car Seller's Guide 2024
- Nevada DMV: Frequently Asked Questions
- Nevada DMV: Plate Surrender and Registration Cancellation
- Nevada DMV: Register a Vehicle
- Nevada DMV: Vehicle Title and Ownership
- Nevada DMV: Registration and Title Guide (April 2025)
- Nevada DMV, Auto Wrecker and Tow Car Operator Guide (rev. June 2023), Acquiring Vehicles and Bill of Sale sections
Checked against these sources on November 6, 2026.
Last updated November 6, 2026.