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Which Documents Prove Ownership of a Vehicle?

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It is important to be able to prove that you own a vehicle, especially if you wish to sell it down the line. In fact, it is a state requirement. If you have a vehicle you are preparing to sell, whether operational or a junked, you will need to locate the proper documents that prove your ownership.

Continue reading to learn which documents are universally accepted as proof of ownership, and which documents might be applicable depending on the buyer.

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Previously Owned Vehicles

For those who wish to sell a previously-owned vehicle to a private buyer, a certain type of document that proves ownership must be provided in order for the sale to be legal and valid. The document that applies here is a car title. A simple transfer of title is all that must take place when selling a vehicle to another person, legally. If you are selling your car, you would sign the title over to the buyer, who then becomes the new owner. After the new owner signs the title, they must visit their DMV to officially register the car.

Brand New Vehicles

If you are selling a vehicle that never had a previous owner before you, you might be able to use the Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin, also known as a Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO), to prove ownership of the vehicle when you do not have a car title. This document is given to new car buyers at the dealership. They are official documents that can be used at a DMV to prove ownership of a car.

Additional Documents That Might Be Accepted

Depending on various factors, such as state laws and insurance regulations, there might be additional documents that can be used to prove ownership of a motorized vehicle. These may or may not include 1) letter of release from lien-holder, 2) a bill of sale, or 3) the registration certificate.

Did You Lose Your Car Title?

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) will allow car owners to replace a lost, faulty, or stolen car title if they can meet all the replacement requirements. This new title will have “DUPLICATE” printed on its face to show that is it not the original document, but it will work just the same. Once a duplicate title is issued, the original one is no longer valid. Download an Indiana State Certificate of Authority form to get started.

How to Sell a Car Without a Title in Indiana

Call GC’s Junk Cars at 317-608-2188 to sell a junk car for cash in Indianapolis, today! We have been buying junk cars throughout the Central Indiana area for several years. You will get the best price for your car because you are selling directly to the scrap yard! There is never a middle man, which means you walk away with more cash in your pocket. We buy all types of vehicles in all types of shape, running or not, and offer free towing and pick-up.

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How Do I Replace a Lost or Stolen Car Title?

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It happens all the time. A person finally decides to sell their vehicle that has been junked and taking up space in the garage for years. But when they go to make the sell, they realize they can’t find the car title. At this point, it is common for panic to set in since most people are under the impression that you must have a car title to sell a car in Indiana. Although it is much easier and more convenient to sell a junk car with a title, it is not always the only method of proving ownership. Some junk car buyers will work with sellers by accepting a combination of documentation that proves they are the lawful owners of the vehicle, such as registrations, drivers’ licenses, insurance
paperwork, and more.

Regardless of how you choose to sell your vehicle, recovering a lost or stolen car title is still the best practice, even if other documentation will work. And coming by a copy of one is not as hard as you might think! Continue reading to learn how to get a replacement car title in Indiana.

Replacing a Car Title in Indiana

In Indiana, car owners have four options for replacing a lost or stolen car title. They can apply in person at a local BMV branch, through a BMV Certified Partner, online, or via mail. Regardless of how you choose to replace your lost car title, you will need certain documentation with you. Before you start your application process, be sure you have these items on hand:

🖹 Valid Photo Identification – Accepted forms include state-issued drivers’ license, birth certificate, passport, employee identification card, school identification card, military identification card, and photo bank card. It cannot be expired.

🖹 Form of Vehicle Identification – Accepted forms include registration, VIN (vehicle identification number), and more. Check with your local BMV to clarify which documents are accepted.

🖹 Lien Release Form – If there is a lienholder, you will need this form on hand with you at the time of sale.

How to Apply

☑ Via Mail:

1. Complete State Form 205 (Application for Certificate of Title).
2. Make a Copy of Your Valid Photo I.D.
3. Make a check, cashiers’ check, or money order out to BMV Indiana.
4. Send All Documents Together to:

Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
100 North Senate Avenue, Room N411
Indianapolis, IN 46204

☑ Online:

Visit myBMV.com to apply online for a duplicate car title.

☑ In Person:

Visit any local BMV branch or certified BMV partner. Be sure to bring all the necessary documents with you. You can choose to complete your State Form 205 – Application for Certificate of Title at the branch while you wait, or fill it out beforehand and bring it with you. Be sure to bring your payment of $8 in valid form (i.e. personal check, cashiers’ check, money order). Click here to find an Indiana branch near you.

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Here at GC’s Junk Cars, we have been buying junk cars throughout the Central Indiana area for several years. With our knowledge and expertise, we stand by our offers 100%. Rest assure you will be getting the best price for your car because you are selling directly to the scrap yard! There is never a middle man, which means you walk away with more cash in your pocket. We buy all types of vehicles in all types of shape, running or not, and offer free towing and pick-up! Call 317-608-2188 to sell a junk car for cash, today!