What do I need to request an offer?
Tell us whether the vehicle starts, rolls and steers, and mention missing parts or damage. Your offer is based on condition and weight. Include the pickup ZIP code and any garage, gate or storage-yard restrictions.
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Texas vehicle transfer notification after sellingSubmit a Texas Vehicle Transfer Notification within 30 days of sale for the associated seller protection. Keep its confirmation separately from the signed ownership transfer.Replacing a missing Texas vehicle titleRequest a certified copy of a Texas title with VTR-34 after checking owners and recorded liens. The 30-day waiting condition runs from the last title issuance.Selling a Texas vehicle with a lienFor a financed Texas car, arrange payoff and the lender’s release before completing your sale. Electronic and paper liens use different release processes.Selling a Texas car through an authorized representativeA Texas vehicle representative needs the authorization that fits the transaction. VTR-271 has signature and odometer limits; secure VTR-271-A applies to qualifying mileage-related situations.Selling an inherited Texas vehicleFor an inherited Texas car, first determine whether an executor or administrator acts for the estate. VTR-262 applies only when its heirship and no-administration conditions are met.Texas recycling without a title: the limited exemptionTexas’s 2026 UAPR no-title route requires a qualifying recycler and a vehicle at least 13 years old that has not been registered for at least seven years. Other conditions still apply.Texas salvage and nonrepairable vehicle documentsRead the classification and issue date on a Texas salvage or nonrepairable document before selling. A salvage title does not authorize road use, and newer nonrepairable titles prohibit rebuilding.Texas license plates and vehicle collection after a saleAgree your Texas plate arrangements before pickup. Free towing avoids a delivery drive; a vehicle transit permit is not available for salvage or nonrepairable vehicles.Disposing of an abandoned vehicle in TexasTexas has a Certificate of Authority route for qualifying disposal to a demolisher. Possessing an abandoned vehicle does not by itself establish ownership or permission for an ordinary resale.Texas vehicle sale: mileage and odometer disclosureFor a Texas vehicle transfer, model year 2011 and newer vehicles remain subject to the federal 20-year age rule. Identify an incorrect reading instead of certifying it as actual mileage.Selling a flood-damaged car in TexasBefore selling a flooded Texas car, document its condition and confirm the insurance settlement’s ownership terms. Arrange towing rather than starting it to test whether it runs.Texas inspections, emissions and selling a non-running carTexas ended non-commercial safety inspections for registration on January 1, 2025. Emissions testing still depends on the county and vehicle; a sale does not authorize unsafe road use.Correcting Texas title details before sellingA Texas title recording error and an error supplied on an application may require different correction steps. Compare the owner name and VIN before signing another transfer.Texas junk-car sale paperwork checklistFor a Texas vehicle sale, gather the actual title, required owner signatures and any lender or representative documents. Use the specific document route before scheduling handover.Texas junk-car pickup and sale recordsFor a Texas pickup, agree access, ownership documents, purchasing business and payment before handover. Retain the sale record and submit the separate transfer notification.
What should I arrange before pickup?
Confirm the purchasing entity, accepted amount and who will release the car. Remove personal belongings and retain the signed transaction records. Complete the applicable Texas notification after the sale.
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