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How to Junk Your Car With No Title in Tennessee
Step 1: Check the title status
Before you junk a car without a title in Tennesee, you’ll need to check its title status and ensure it’s not hiding behind any unpaid liens or shady salvage titles.
We recommend using an approved National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) provider to complete your title check. Prices range depending on the provider, but start from as little as $3.
Step 2: Check requirements
Remember: certain laws and requirements can restrict you from junking without a title.
In Tennesse, the following will apply to you:
- Vehicles less than 12 years old: You need a title.
- Cars 12 years old or older: No title required.
Whether you’ve got the paperwork or not, we’ll help you understand more about Tennessee’s titling requirements, and what to do if you’re trying to junk a car that’s less than 12 years old without a title.
Step 3: Special Situations
If your vehicle is more than 12 years old, you don’t need the title – but you’ll still need to prove ownership of the vehicle.
You could be asked to provide:
- Driving license or other valid photo ID
- Car registration
- VIN
- A written statement confirming that you have the legal right to junk the vehicle, and that the vehicle is free of any security interest or lien
Selling with Wheelsaway? We’ll help you with the paperwork and guide you through the process from start to finish.
Step 4: Apply for a Car Title in Tennessee
For vehicles under 12 years old without a title, you’ll need to obtain a replacement or duplicate title – or transfer the title to your name – before you can junk the car. Here’s how.
1. Apply for a New, Replacement or Duplicate Title
- Use Form RV-F1315601.
- Cost: $14 (additional county fees may apply).
- Options:
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- In person – at any Tennessee County Clerk location.
- Mail – to any Tennessee County Clerk location.
Costs and Timelines at a Glance
| Service | Cost | Processing Time |
| Duplicate or Replacement Title, or Title Transfer (in person) | $14 (additional county fees may apply) | Some branches – same day, others – 5-7 days |
| Duplicate or New Title, or Title Transfer (mail) | $14 (additional county fees may apply) | 2-3 weeks |
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*Additional fees apply. Contact our team for more information.
Step 5: How to junk your car
Step 1: Check your car’s title status online → National Motor Vehicle Title Information System
Step 2:
- If the car is less than 12 years old, you’ll need to apply for a new or duplicate title with Form RV-F1315601.
- If the car is 12 years old or older, no title is required – just ensure you provide proof of ownership as requested.
Step 3: Contact us online or via phone for a free quote.
Step 4: Give us your ID, the vehicle’s title (if required), and/or other relevant paperwork.
Step 5: Choose the offer you want and complete the sale – we’ll tow away your vehicle free of charge!
Step 6: Surrender your license plates back to the DMV and cancel your car insurance.
FAQs
Q: Do I always need a title to junk a car in Tennessee?
A: No. Vehicles under 12 years old require a title. If you don’t have one, you can apply for a replacement or duplicate title using Form RV-F1315601. If your car is 12 years or older, you can junk it without a title, but you must have valid proof of ownership.
Q: Can I junk a financed car without a title?
A: No – if the loan is still outstanding, you’ll need the permission of the lienholder first.
Q: Do I need my registration to junk my car?
A: If you have the vehicle’s title, that may be enough. If you don’t, you may be asked to supply the registration, plus additional documents, to prove ownership.
Q: Can I junk a car that’s not in my name?
A: No – the vehicle must be in your name. For more information on transferring ownership, contact your local county clerk’s office.
Q: Will junkyards accept cars with no paperwork at all?
A: Sometimes, but it’s rare. You’ll usually need to provide proof of ownership with your ID, and in same cases, a bill of sale. Talk to your junkyard for more information.
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