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HOW TO JUNK A CAR IN MISSISSIPPI
Every form, website, and key contact you need to junk your car – all in one place. From transferring ownership and replacing missing paperwork to junking an inherited vehicle, simply pick the situation that matches yours and find the forms, guidance, and next steps you need in seconds.
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TOP 3 THINGS TO DO BEFORE JUNKING YOUR CAR IN MISSISSIPPI
Check for outstanding liens
Use a VIN check service, like CARFAX, to confirm there are no active liens on the vehicle.
Check title brand
Not sure what kind of title your vehicle has? Plug the VIN into a vehicle history checker to find out. Once you know the title brand, you’ll know exactly which documents you need to sell it.
Remove license plates
Take your license plates off before handing over the vehicle. Depending on your state’s rules, you may need to surrender them, move them to another vehicle, or simply hold onto them.
HOW TO TRANSFER A CAR TITLE IN MISSISSIPPI
Junking your Mississippi car? You and the buyer must sign the back of the title when processing the sale to transfer ownership.
If you’ve got your title, our guide on signing your Mississippi title explains the process step by step.
Lost your title? You can apply for a duplicate title using the Application for Replacement Title Form below. Download the PDF version to apply by mail or in person. Mail your application to:
Mississippi Department of Revenue
Motor Vehicle Services
P. O. Box 1383
Jackson, MS 39215-1383
Visit our guide to replacing missing titles in Mississippi for even more support with the application process.
Form 78-006
NO CAR TITLE? APPLY FOR A REPLACEMENT USING FORM 78-006.
Replacement Title Application
- Application method: In person or by mail.
- Fee: $9 (mail) + $39 for expedited.
- Processing time: In person/Mail: 10-14 days, Expedited: 3 days.
HOW TO SIGN YOUR CAR TITLE
Ready to transfer the title to the junkyard? Where you sign depends on whether there is one or more owners.
The seller(s) need to add their printed name(s) and signature(s) on the correct lines on the back of the title.
Once that’s done, the buyer fills out their details in the designated section.
KEY INSTRUCTIONS
Use the instructions for single and joint owners below, using the annotated images to help.
SINGLE OWNERS
In the ‘assignment of title by registered owner’ box, single owners must sign their name once on the back of the title on the ‘seller signature (s)’ line, and print it once on the ‘seller (s) printed name’ line.
joint OWNERS
In the ‘assignment of title by registered owner’ box, multiple owners must sign their name once on the back of the title on the ‘seller signature (s)’ line next to the first seller’s signature, and print it once on the ‘seller (s) printed name’ line next to the first seller’s printed name.
JUNK A CAR WITH AN ETITLE
In Mississippi, if you have an electronic title, it either has an active lien or it had a lien that has been paid off.
Check with the Mississippi Department of Revenue to see if your lien has been paid off. If it has, you can either transfer the title digitally to the buyer (if they accept digital transfers) or request a physical copy of a duplicate title using the form below.
You cannot junk a car with an active lien.
If you’re junking your car with Wheelsaway, you must use a physical copy of the title.
Form 78-006
LIEN CLEARED? APPLY FOR A PHYSICAL COPY OF THE CLEAN TITLE BEFORE JUNKING USING FORM 78-006.
Duplicate Title Application
- Application method: In person or by mail.
- Fee: $9 (mail) + $39 for expedited.
- Processing time: In person/Mail: 10-14 days, Expedited: 3 days.
JUNK A CAR WITH NO TITLE IN MISSISSIPPI
In Mississippi, you need a title to junk a car unless it’s at least 10 model years old, in which case you can use Form 78031 instead. Lost your title? Apply for a duplicate before junking your car.
Need help understanding the forms, fees, and requirements for junking a car with a missing title? Our expert guide to junking a car without a title in Mississippi breaks it all down, so you can junk your car with confidence.
Form 78-006
NEED TO JUNK YOUR CAR, BUT LOST YOUR TITLE? APPLY FOR A DUPLICATE WITH FORM 78-006 INSTEAD.
Duplicate Title Application
- Application method: In person or by mail.
- Fee: $9 (mail) + $39 for expedited.
- Processing time: In person/Mail: 10-14 days, Expedited: 3 days.
SURRENDER OR TRANSFER YOUR LICENSE PLATE
When you junk your car in Mississippi, you cannot transfer an old plate or tag to a new vehicle. You can surrender your old plate to your local county tax collector. Surrendering your plate will also end your current registration record.
One thing worth knowing before you go: in Mississippi, tags and registration records are handled county by county, not statewide. You’ll need to surrender your plate at the Tax Collector’s office in the county your car is registered in – not just whichever office happens to be closest to you. If you’re not sure which county that is, check your registration renewal notice or current tag receipt, or call ahead to confirm before making the trip.
CANCEL YOUR REGISTRATION
In Mississippi, there’s no official process to cancel your registration. When you surrender your plates, your current registration record will be ended.
If you’re transferring a specialty plate, you’ll need to apply for a new registration, as in Mississippi, tags are connected to both the vehicle and the owner.
JUNK AN ABANDONED CAR (PRIVATE PROPERTY)
If a vehicle has been left on your property without permission, contact your local county sheriff’s office or city hall to find out at what point it is considered legally abandoned and who is responsible for dealing with it.
In most cases, law enforcement will notify the owner and lienholder, put a notice on the vehicle, and give time for the owner to respond after removal (approximately 30 days). The registered owner must be notified within 10 days of the vehicle being removed. This timeline may vary depending on where exactly the vehicle was abandoned and how quickly the filing process is executed. In some cases, local nuisance ordinances in your city and county may dictate the timeline and process for removal. Always check with your local county sheriff’s office or city hall for a more accurate timeline.
If the vehicle remains unclaimed and has market value, it can be sold at auction or disposed of by a licensed auto dealer.
JUNK AN ABANDONED CAR (PUBLIC PROPERTY)
If you’ve found an abandoned car on public property, like a highway, street, or public right-of-way, you must report it to local law enforcement on the non-emergency line.
If it’s on a highway, contact the Mississippi Highway Patrol on *47 with the closest mile marker, so it can be removed as soon as possible.
Once it’s been reported, law enforcement or state highways become responsible for the disposal of the vehicle. You can’t use a removal service like Wheelsaway to tow it for you.
JUNK AN INHERITED VEHICLE
If you’ve inherited the car through survivorship rights, follow the steps below to junk it.
IF YOU HAVE THE VEHICLE TITLE
If you’ve got the car title and you’re listed as the surviving joint owner (your names are joined by ‘OR’ on the title), you can junk the car, but you must give the buyer additional paperwork to prove ownership.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Sign the back of the title as the surviving owner.
- Give the new buyer a copy of the death certificate and, if requested, a valid ID to help verify your right to sell the vehicle.
Form 78-006
DON’T HAVE THE TITLE? YOU CAN APPLY FOR A DUPLICATE WITH THE FORM BELOW.
Duplicate Title Application
- Application method: In person or by mail.
- Fee: $9 (mail) + $39 for expedited.
- Processing time: In person/Mail: 10-14 days, Expedited: 3 days.
JUNK A CAR THAT’S REGISTERED OUT OF STATE
If your vehicle is located in Mississippi but titled in another state, you can generally sign the valid out-of-state title directly over to the buyer.
Lost your title? Request a replacement from the state that originally issued it. Use our replacement title finder below to select your state and find everything you need to apply, including required forms, fees, processing times, application options, and more.
JUNK A CAR WITH AN EXPIRED REGISTRATION
You can usually junk a vehicle with expired registration as long as you have the title to prove you own it. An expired registration simply means the vehicle can no longer be legally driven on public roads.
Lost your title? If your title is missing, damaged, or you never received it, use the form below to request a replacement.
Form 78-006
DON’T HAVE THE TITLE? YOU CAN APPLY FOR A DUPLICATE WITH THE FORM BELOW.
Duplicate Title Application
- Application method: In person or by mail.
- Fee: $9 (mail) + $39 for expedited.
- Processing time: In person/Mail: 10-14 days, Expedited: 3 days.
JUNK A CAR WITH A LIEN
Paid off your lien? You can junk your car!
In Mississippi, vehicle titles with liens are stored and released electronically. Once the lien is cleared, you’ll need a copy showing the lien release to sell or junk your car.
Most buyers, including Wheelsaway, can’t buy vehicles with active liens. To clear the lien, you’ll usually need to:
- Pay off your remaining loan balance in full.
- Get your lender’s approval to junk the car and use the proceeds to pay off the loan. This is less common and depends on your lender.
Most buyers, including Wheels Away, also require a physical copy of the title. In Mississippi, you can request a printed copy of your lien-released title for $9 using the form below.
Need more support? Contact the Mississippi Title Bureau at (601) 923-7200.
Form 78-006
LIEN RELEASED? APPLY FOR A PHYSICAL COPY OF THE NEW ETITLE FOR $9 USING THE FORM BELOW.
Duplicate Title Application
- Application method: In person or by mail.
- Fee: $9 (mail) + $39 for expedited.
- Processing time: In person/Mail: 10-14 days, Expedited: 3 days.
NOT SURE IF THERE’S A LIEN? CHECK THE VIN.
If you’ve inherited a car or need to junk an abandoned vehicle, check whether there are any outstanding liens before junking.
To look for liens, run the vehicle’s VIN through an NMVTIS-approved provider or a vehicle history service like CARFAX.
Not sure where to find the VIN? Check these common locations. The exact spot may vary based on the vehicle’s age, make, and model.
HELP CENTER
Got questions about junking your car in Mississippi? We’ve got you covered. From selling a car without a title to getting the most for your vehicle, our Mississippi Junk Car Help Center has the answers, tips, and guidance you need.
Learn how to junk a car in Mississippi, including plate surrender, inherited vehicles, required forms, and practical tips for a smooth sale. Need to junk a no-title vehicle in Mississippi? Learn how Wheelsaway can support you through the process. Explore scrap car prices in Mississippi, how valuation is determined, the most valuable parts of your vehicle, and more with Wheelsaway.
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