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Mississippi Car-Selling Guide

How to Sell a Car Without a Title in Mississippi

Lost, damaged, or never received your Mississippi title? You still have legal ways to sell. Here's how it works in 2026, based on official Mississippi rules — plus the fastest way to just get a cash offer.

In Mississippi, only the title proves ownership (not a bill of sale), so if yours is missing you replace it before selling. There's a fast-track option if you're in a hurry. Here's how, per the Mississippi DOR.

Path 1 — Most vehicles

Get a replacement title

Complete Form 78-006 (Application for Replacement Certificate of Title) with the $9 fee through the Department of Revenue (standard processing ~4 weeks). Need it faster? The Fast Track (Form 78-026) costs about $39 total and is issued within 72 hours.

Path 2 — No title from seller

Title bond

If you bought the vehicle in Mississippi with no title and can't obtain one, you'll need a title bond (surety bond) to get a bonded title — contact the Mississippi Title Bureau to start. In Mississippi, a bill of sale or registration alone doesn't establish ownership; the title does.

Skip the paperwork

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Mississippi Essentials

Selling in Mississippi — the essentials

The quick reference for signing your car over the right way in Mississippi.

Where to sign
Sign the title in the seller area and record the odometer.
Notary
No — notarization is not required.
License plates
Keep your plates — they stay with you and can transfer to your next car.
Good to know
Older vehicles may be exempt from Mississippi title requirements.
Before You Sell

A quick checklist

Three things worth confirming before you hand over the keys.

  • Check for a lien. Any recorded lien must be released before a clean title can issue.
  • Keep a bill of sale. A written record — buyer and seller info, vehicle details, price, and date — protects you.
  • Match the name. The seller's name should match the title record.
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This guide is general information based on Mississippi rules current as of 2026, not legal advice. Requirements can change and situations vary — confirm details with the official state source (official Mississippi DMV page) before acting.

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