Transferring a Car Title in Mississippi
Steps and fees to transfer a vehicle title in Mississippi when you buy, sell or inherit a car, and the deadline to register after moving.
Short answer: Titles are issued by the Mississippi Department of Revenue. To transfer ownership, the title must be assigned to the new owner, with the seller completing every section of the assignment except the buyer's printed name and signature; Mississippi Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Titles; Motor Vehicle FAQs
| Transferring a car title | Titles are issued by the Mississippi Department of Revenue. To transfer ownership, the title must be assigned to the new owner, with the seller completing every section of the assignment except the buyer's printed name and signature; never leave the buyer's name blank. If buyer and seller are close relatives, an Affidavit of Relationship should be completed. The seller removes the license plate when the vehicle is handed over. The title application fee is $9 ($39 for Fast Track, issued within 72 hours); standard titles are typically issued within six weeks. A buyer must register the vehicle within 30 business days of the purchase date. Registration deadline: https://www.dor.ms.gov/motor-vehicle/motor-vehicle-frequently-asked-questions |
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| Registering after you move | New residents have 30 days after moving to Mississippi to register their vehicles if they have a current registration or valid plate from their previous state. Missing the 30-day deadline results in standard late penalties plus a $250 penalty, and the Legislative Tag Credit is not available if the out-of-state plate is expired or the vehicle was never registered in the previous state. The out-of-state title (or Manufacturer's Statement of Origin) and an odometer disclosure are needed to title the vehicle. The page reviewed does not address the deadline for a new resident's driver's license. |
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FAQ
How do you transfer a car title in Mississippi?
Titles are issued by the Mississippi Department of Revenue. To transfer ownership, the title must be assigned to the new owner, with the seller completing every section of the assignment except the buyer's printed name and signature; never leave the buyer's name blank. If buyer and seller are close relatives, an Affidavit of Relationship should be completed. The seller removes the license plate when the vehicle is handed over. The title application fee is $9 ($39 for Fast Track, issued within 72 hours); standard titles are typically issued within six weeks. A buyer must register the vehicle within 30 business days of the purchase date.
How long do you have to register your car after moving to Mississippi?
New residents have 30 days after moving to Mississippi to register their vehicles if they have a current registration or valid plate from their previous state. Missing the 30-day deadline results in standard late penalties plus a $250 penalty, and the Legislative Tag Credit is not available if the out-of-state plate is expired or the vehicle was never registered in the previous state. The out-of-state title (or Manufacturer's Statement of Origin) and an odometer disclosure are needed to title the vehicle.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.