Selling a Car in Mississippi
Selling a car in Mississippi involves completing several key documents, including a title transfer and bill of sale.
Written by Sara Schaffer
Reviewed by Carrie Adkins
Table of Contents
- What you need to sell your car in Mississippi
- Getting a pre-sale inspection
- Documenting the sale
- Signing over the title
- Finding affordable car insurance
- FAQs
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Selling a car in Mississippi involves completing some paperwork, including a title transfer, bill of sale, odometer reading, and full vehicle history.
When it’s time to sell your car, you’ll need to do a little more than collect the cash and hand over the keys. The process is pretty straightforward in Mississippi, but it’s important to complete all the steps. Otherwise, you may be liable for problems with the vehicle, even after it’s left your possession.
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The first step in selling your car is to gather all of your paperwork. You’ll need to have a few key documents including:
- Certificate of title
- Odometer reading
- Bill of Sale
- Affidavit of Relationship—recommended but not required
- Full vehicle history—optional but expected
Affidavit of Relationship
Mississippi Department of Revenue (DOR) highly recommends including this form when selling a vehicle to a spouse, parent, child, grandparent, or grandchild.
Full vehicle history
In Mississippi, the seller typically provides the buyer with a complete history of the vehicle. Any past issues or accidents with the car are expected to be disclosed, and few cars are sold in Mississippi without this documentation.
Getting a pre-sale inspection
A pre-sale inspection is not required in Mississippi, but it’s a common courtesy most sellers extend to their buyers. Before proceeding with the sale, let your buyer complete an inspection by a third party.
Documenting the sale
You can typically document the sale using the car’s title. If there’s no place to list the sale price on the title, you’ll need to also complete a bill of sale. The bill of sale should include the following:
- Odometer reading
- Car model
- Purchase price
- Date of sale
- Seller signature
- Buyer signature
The buyer will submit the form with the purchase price to the county tax collector after the sale. The agent at the county tax office will use this to calculate the sales tax.
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Signing over the title
To transfer the car ownership legally, you’ll need to endorse the back of the title. The completed form will have:
- Current odometer reading
- Car model
- Sale price
- Sale date
- Seller’s signature
- Buyer’s signature
When the title transfer is complete, remove the license plates before the buyer takes possession of the vehicle.
Finding affordable car insurance
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FAQs
How much is my car worth?
You can figure out the fair market value of your car through resources like
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