If i dont have the title to my car but i want to take it to the junkyard, will they ask me for the car title?

I moved to a new place and since i wasnt in charge of the move (my boss was) i have a feeling the movers lost it. This happened in November. Now im in need of a new car since the one i have is a piece of junk therefore i want to take it to the junkyard. However will they still need my title? Also, is there a way the DMV could remove as the owner of the car since it's in a junkyard?

sfari89

yes you would need the title but I am sure if you call the dmv or something they can give you a copy.

Lahiru M

The best thing to do is take it to the dealer that you wanna buy the new car, and let him offer you a price. I did the same thing two days ago before buying a new car,and they offered me 500$ for mine, it was a piece of junk which didnt passed the smog and all that. This way you dont end up spending the money on something else, you can put that money as a down payment.
If you don't wanna do that call the DMV and they can offer you a proof of ownership, or you can use previous registration papers as the other person said, but you can save both time and effort by giving the dealer the car.
Hope this helps.

golden rider

Most salvage yards will not take it unless you have a title. They have to report it to the state as a salvage and then it can never be licensed again.

dodge man

if its over ten years old and you can show a previous registration that was in your name they will accept that as proof of ownership other wise they will require a title for it,i sold a 12 yr old car without a title but had a previous registration showing i did own the car,and their was no money owed on it, your state laws may be different but you can get a duplicate title through the dmv,good luck.

#14 Chevrolet is in the house!

In Missouri you'd need the title. Some junk yards don't care though. Scrap metal places don't require jack. Kinda scary. Ever seen 'Pulp Fiction'? Drive it in and 2 minutes later it's metal confetti!

vicki g

Calif rules:
IF the junkyard insists on a title, you need REG 227 Duplicate title form, it will be mailed to you in about 4-6 weeks.

MAKE SURE YOU FILE A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. Your name won't be remove from the history of the car, but your liability will be.

the REG 227 can be downloaded off the internet at www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg227.pdf

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