Sell Your non running Car in Reno, NV

Selling a junk car in Nevada: title & DMV rules

Nevada requires a title in your name to transfer a junk vehicle, including a scrap sale from a Reno driveway.

If the title is missing

Nevada uses a bonded (surety) title when the chain of ownership is broken: you post a surety bond — typically 1.5× the vehicle's appraised value — and the Nevada DMV issues a title you can sign over. The duplicate-title paperwork in Nevada is VP 012 (Application for Duplicate Title).

License plates

Remove the plates and surrender them to the Nevada DMV or transfer them to another vehicle.

Notice of sale / release of liability

Cancel the registration when you surrender the plates and keep the DMV receipt.

What Nevada salvage buyers must do

Nevada duplicates use VP 012 and can often be requested online. Nevada expects plates to come back to the DMV, and the registration cancellation is what stops the record from staying open in your name. A bonded title covers a broken ownership chain.

• Sign the seller assignment on the title
• Complete the odometer disclosure
• Handle plates as NV requires
• File the notice of sale, then cancel insurance

For the full walkthrough — paperwork, no-title options, and current NV payout ranges — read our guide to selling a junk car in Nevada.

Rules change — confirm current forms and filing windows with the Nevada DMV.

Common cars we see offers for in Nevada

Model years with 5 or more real instant offers in our price index, for models with offers in Nevada. Offers are not guaranteed.

• 2007 BMW 5 Series
• 2004 Volvo XC90
• 2012 Volkswagen CC
• 2007 Hyundai Tucson
• 2012 Audi Q5
• 2020 Hyundai Kona
• 2020 Jeep Gladiator
• 2007 Pontiac Solstice
• 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA

Frequently asked questions

How do I sell a non running car in Reno, NV?

To sell a non running car in Reno, NV, describe the actual vehicle, its condition, ownership documents and pickup access. Reno metro, all conditions, offers within 30 miles of Reno: median $250 across 73 real instant offers in our price index (2022-03-07–2026-10-05); the middle half ranged $175–$375. These figures cover all conditions, not a quote for this vehicle. Offers are not guaranteed. If you accept the partner offer, towing is included and pickup is arranged; availability is confirmed by the buyer.

What affects the offer for Reno, NV?

The vehicle year, make, model, mileage, actual condition, missing parts, ownership documents, location and pickup access affect the offer. Published aggregates are context, not a quote. Offers are not guaranteed.

What paperwork do I need in Nevada?

Sign the Nevada title over to the buyer and complete the odometer disclosure where it applies. For a lost Nevada title, the legal owner applies for a duplicate with VP-012 (Application for Duplicate Nevada Certificate of Title); it must be notarized or witnessed by a DMV representative. If a lien is satisfied, a notarized lien release (or an electronic release for an electronic title) is needed before the owner can get the title. A sale does not erase an outstanding loan.

Is towing included, and how is pickup arranged?

Towing is included when you accept an offer through our referral flow. The buyer confirms access, ownership documents, payment and local pickup arrangements. No pickup timing is promised.

What real offer data applies to Reno, NV?

Reno metro, all conditions, offers within 30 miles of Reno: median $250 across 73 real instant offers in our price index (2022-03-07–2026-10-05); the middle half ranged $175–$375. These figures cover all conditions, not a quote for this vehicle. Offers are not guaranteed.