Other Title Opinion

There are only nine title-holding states: Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New York, Oklahoma, Wisconsin. In the other 41 states, titles are issued to the lien holder of your vehicle until the loan is fully paid off.

Directly under the statement Assignment of title by registered owner, write in the date the car was sold. On the next line, write in the name or names of the buyers and their address. On the next line, write in the odometer reading. Where it says Signature(s) of buyer, the buyer or buyers must sign the title.

You must complete Form 78-006200b Application for Replacement Certificate of Title and pay a $9.00 fee. For a Fast Track title, complete Form 78-026 and pay a $39.00 fee. If you are planning either to buy or sell a vehicle and that vehicle's title is missing, the owner of the vehicle must apply for a duplicate title.

You have 30 days to register your vehicle(s) in Mississippi if you have a current registration (license plate) in your prior state of residence. If you do not register within 30 days of moving into this state, you will be charged the standard late fees and a $250 penalty.

Visit your local MS DOR office so you can complete the Application for Replacement Certificate of Title (Form 78-006). Make sure to have the fee included, which is $9. The process typically takes about 14 days.

If you have the California Certificate of Title for the vehicle, the seller signs the title to release ownership of the vehicle. The buyer should then bring the signed title to a DMV office to apply for transfer of ownership.

Once signed and notarized, a Mississippi deed must be recorded. The deed must be presented to the Recorder of Deeds in the county where the property is located. The transfer takes effect when signed and accepted by the grantee. However, recording provides notice to the public that the property was transferred.