Mississippi Bill of Sale

What Mississippi requires for a vehicle sale

• The seller assigns the title, completing every section except the buyer's printed name and signature. Leaving the buyer's name blank is called a violation of Mississippi law.
• A bill of sale is listed with a title bond when no title is available, and a notarized bill of sale is listed for imported vehicles.
• The buyer applies for title at the county Tax Collector and pays sales tax. Registration is due within 30 business days of purchase.
• The seller removes the plate at handover and surrenders it to the county Tax Collector. Plates cannot move to a new vehicle.
• Sales tax is 5% of the net purchase price for cars, vans, buses, and trucks under 10,000 lbs GVW. The title fee is $9.00.
• Related buyers and sellers should complete an Affidavit of Relationship.

Mississippi bill of sale: what to include

Whatever Mississippi requires, a signed bill of sale protects both sides. It proves the price, the date and that the car was sold as-is. Include:

• Seller's and buyer's full names and addresses
• Year, make, model, color and VIN
• Odometer reading on the day of sale
• Sale price and date of sale
• As-is wording, plus a statement that the seller owns the vehicle and any lien is paid off
• Signatures and dates for both parties

Sample as-is wording

I, the seller, sell the vehicle described above to the buyer for the price shown, as-is, with no warranty, express or implied. The seller confirms they are the owner and that the odometer reading is correct to the best of their knowledge. This sale is made under the laws of Mississippi.

Seller checklist (Mississippi)

• Assign the title, filling in every section except the buyer's printed name and signature.
• Never hand over a title with blanks.
• Remove the plate at handover.
• Surrender the plate to the county Tax Collector.
• Keep a copy of the front and back of the signed title.

Buyer checklist (Mississippi)

• Get a properly assigned title.
• Apply for title at the county Tax Collector.
• Pay 5% sales tax and the $9.00 title fee.
• Register within 30 business days of purchase, with late penalties after that.

Things to watch in Mississippi

• The pages we read do not say whether in-state private sales need a notarized bill of sale or an odometer disclosure. Check with Motor Vehicle Services at (601) 923-7200.
• The FAQ page calls itself informal guidance, so confirm current rules with the DOR or county Tax Collector.

About this page

We checked this page against the Mississippi DOR sources listed below in November 2026. Where an agency page did not say something, we say so and suggest you check with the agency. Rules, forms and fees change, so confirm with Mississippi DOR before you sign. This is general information, not legal advice.