Get Cash for Your Junk Car in Minnesota
Minnesota makes selling a car straightforward with no inspections required. This guide covers everything: title transfers, license plate rules, and how Clunqr makes selling a car in Minnesota faster.
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What You Need to Sell a Junk Car in Minnesota
Minnesota has specific requirements for selling a vehicle. Here's what the DVS (Driver and Vehicle Services) requires to sell your car in Minnesota.
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Certificate of Title
Sign the back of your Minnesota title in the seller section. Include the date of sale, sale price, and odometer reading. Both seller and buyer must sign.
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Odometer Disclosure
Required for vehicles less than 10 years old. Record the exact mileage on the title. Federal law requires accurate disclosure.
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Bill of Sale
Required in Minnesota. Include the purchase price, date, VIN, year, make, model, and both parties' names and addresses. Keep a copy for your records.
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License Plates Stay with the Car
Minnesota is one of the few states where plates stay with the vehicle, not the owner. Leave the plates on when you sell.
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Damage Disclosure
Minnesota requires sellers to disclose any known damage to the vehicle. Be upfront about accidents, flood damage, or mechanical issues.
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Cancel Your Insurance
Contact your insurance company after the sale to cancel coverage on the sold vehicle. Since plates stay with the car, do this promptly.
Minnesota Inspection Requirements
Minnesota does not require safety inspections or emissions testing for private vehicle sales. This makes selling a car in Minnesota easier than in many other states.
You can sell a car in any condition without worrying about passing inspections first. Whether your car runs perfectly or hasn't started in years, you can sell it as-is in Minnesota.
Good News for Sellers
- No safety inspection required
- No emissions testing statewide
- Sell non-running vehicles easily
- Plates stay with the vehicle
- No pre-sale repairs needed
- Sell "as-is" in any condition
We Buy Junk Cars for Cash Across Minnesota
We buy cars across the North Star State. Select your city for local information and service details.
How It Works
Here's how to sell your junk car for cash in Minnesota with Clunqr:
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Schedule Pickup
Choose a time that works for you. We offer same-day and next-day pickup across Minnesota.
We Handle Paperwork
Our team processes the title transfer and handles all the DVS documentation.
Get Paid
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209 Cars We Bought in Minnesota This Month
2007 Honda Accord
Minneapolis, MN
$285
2010 Ford F-150
St. Paul, MN
$455
2009 Toyota Camry
Rochester, MN
$315
2011 Chevy Traverse
Duluth, MN
$385
2005 Ford Fusion
Bloomington, MN
$245
2012 Ford Edge
Brooklyn Park, MN
$395
2006 Chevy Silverado
Plymouth, MN
$425
2008 Honda Civic
St. Cloud, MN
$295
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Woodbury, MN
$345
2013 Hyundai Elantra
Eagan, MN
$335
2009 GMC Sierra
Maple Grove, MN
$445
2003 Chevy Impala
Eden Prairie, MN
$225
2010 Honda Pilot
Minneapolis, MN
$375
2007 Dodge Ram 1500
St. Paul, MN
$415
2006 Nissan Altima
Rochester, MN
$265
2008 Ford Escape
Duluth, MN
$335
2002 Toyota Corolla
Bloomington, MN
$235
2014 Toyota Tundra
Brooklyn Park, MN
$485
2009 Chevy Equinox
Plymouth, MN
$355
2011 Mazda 6
St. Cloud, MN
$305
2012 Dodge Durango
Woodbury, MN
$405
2004 Honda Accord
Eagan, MN
$255
2008 Ram 1500
Maple Grove, MN
$435
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
Eden Prairie, MN
$215
2013 Nissan Pathfinder
Minneapolis, MN
$415
2011 Chevy Colorado
St. Paul, MN
$395
2001 Ford Focus
Rochester, MN
$195
2010 Jeep Wrangler
Duluth, MN
$425
2007 Toyota Tacoma
Bloomington, MN
$385
2008 Kia Optima
Brooklyn Park, MN
$275
Selling a Car in Minnesota: Common Questions
Sign the back of the title in the seller section and include the date, sale price, and odometer reading. Both you and the buyer must sign. Give the signed title and a bill of sale to the buyer, who takes them to a DVS office or deputy registrar to complete the transfer within 10 days.
You need a title to legally transfer ownership in Minnesota. If you've lost yours, you can apply for a duplicate title at any DVS office or deputy registrar. The fee is $7.25 for a duplicate title. Processing is usually quick if you apply in person. Licensed dealers like Clunqr can sometimes work with alternative documentation.
No. Minnesota does not require safety inspections or emissions testing. You can sell a car in any condition without worrying about inspections. This makes Minnesota one of the easiest states for selling a vehicle as-is.
Minnesota is different from most states. License plates stay with the vehicle, not the owner. Leave the plates on the car when you sell it. The buyer will use the existing plates until they register the vehicle in their name. Make sure to cancel your insurance after the sale.
It depends on the vehicle's year, make, and model, condition, resale or salvage value, weight, and current scrap metal prices. Minnesota has a large network of salvage yards, metal recyclers, and car buyers, which helps keep prices competitive. Most junk cars sell for $200 to $1,500, while vehicles with valuable parts or those that still drive can sell for up to $5,000. Get an instant quote from Clunqr to see your car's actual value.
Yes. Minnesota requires a bill of sale for private vehicle sales. The bill of sale should include the purchase price, date of sale, vehicle year, make, model, VIN, and the names and addresses of both the buyer and seller. Keep a copy for your records as proof of the sale.
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