Get Cash for Your Junk Car in Missouri

Sign the back of the title where indicated for the seller. Include the date of sale, sale price, and odometer reading. Both you and the buyer must sign. Give the signed title to the buyer, who takes it to a local license office to complete the transfer. File Form DOR-5049 (Notice of Sale) within 30 days to protect yourself from future liability.

You need a title to legally transfer ownership in Missouri. If you've lost yours, you can apply for a duplicate title at any license office using Form DOR-108. The fee is $8. Processing is typically quick if done in person. Licensed dealers like Clunqr can sometimes work with alternative documentation.

No. While Missouri requires safety inspections statewide and emissions testing in St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas, the seller is not required to provide current inspections. The buyer handles all inspections when they register the vehicle. You can sell a car that won't pass inspection without any issues.

Form DOR-5049 notifies the Missouri Department of Revenue that you've sold the vehicle. This removes your name from the vehicle record and protects you from parking tickets, toll violations, and liability if the buyer doesn't register the car right away. Submit it within 30 days of the sale online or by mail.

It depends on the vehicle's year, make, and model, condition, resale or salvage value, weight, and current scrap metal prices. Missouri has a strong 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. In Missouri, license plates belong to the owner, not the vehicle. Remove your plates before handing over the car. You can transfer them to another vehicle you own at any license office, or return them to the Department of Revenue if you no longer need them.