How to sell car with out title in Indiana state?

Indiana state residents can sell their cars with out title depending on the type of car, production year etc.. Not every junk car buyers would be interested in buying the cars with out title. If the car is too old and you have not title but would like to get rid of it for few hundreds of dollars, then you need to approach some of the junk car buyers who deal with the old cars with out title. However, even they need some sort of other documents to buy the car with out title.

Generally, the junk/used car buyers would buy a car with out title if the seller can show the bill of sale or registration.

One can also get a copy of title from BMV by paying a nominal amount. Please visit the below page if the vehicle year of made is 2006 or after.

But if the car is made in the year 2005 or before then the seller must show some documents.

A car seller needs to get the ” Certificate of Authority ” from BMV if the car is of the year 2005 or older.

How to get Certificate of Authority from BMV in Indiana state ?

BMV says : If you own a car or any vehicle with a certificate of title that is faulty, lost, or destroyed, or you possess an abandoned vehicle, you may apply to the BMV for authority to sell, give away, or dispose of the vehicle for scrap metal without applying for a certificate of title.

An approved Certificate of Authority – Disposal of a Motor Vehicle – State Form 55018 must be provided to the automotive salvage recycler or other appropriate facility when disposing of the vehicle.

Go to the below web page and scroll down until you seee ” certificate of authority ” ( Almost bottom of the page ).

You need to download the certificate of aurhority application packet and the application generally costs around $4.00 .

You can also get an appointment and walk in BMV to finish things faster .