Car titles are important because they are the legal documents that prove ownership of a vehicle. Titles are also used for recreational vehicles, boats, watercraft, motorcycles, and other major motorized products. Some states use the term “pink receipts” for car titles, which are not the same as the document a person receives when they are laid off. Every time a person purchases a car, whether new or used, they will receive the car title from their state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If a person chooses to sell their vehicle, they would transfer the title to the new owner.

So what happens if you lose the title? What if you never receive a degree? Read on to learn about your options for selling a car without a title.

No title? No problem.

Sometimes car titles are lost or even stolen, and other times they are never transferred to the new owner. Regardless of why your title is missing, there are still ways to sell your car without it. Although having a car title can make the process easier, selling a vehicle without a title requires only a few extra steps.

This is what you can do:

You can declare the title of your car lost or stolen. All states have a procedure for car owners to apply for a duplicate title in the event of loss or theft. Learn about your status process at your local BMV.

Some states have a process for car owners who want to sell their vehicle to an individual. Find out if your state has these procedures at your local driver license branch.

If you have a junk car that you want to sell to a salvage yard, check to see if they will work without a title. Some companies will buy untitled junk cars if alternative documentation can be presented to prove ownership.

How to sell a vehicle to a junk car buyer:

1. Call the company and ask about their junk car sales process. Ask them if they will do business without a car title.

two. If they buy vehicles without titles, ask them what documentation is acceptable proof of ownership.

3. Look for any alternative documents that can prove that you own the vehicle you want to sell, such as your registration and driver’s license.

Four. Follow the steps the junk car buying company gave you to complete the process and receive your cash.