Can You Sell a Junk Car Without a Title in California?

📝 Do You Legally Need a Title to Sell a Junk Car in California?

Technically, yes — California DMV prefers sellers to have a title.
But if you’re not selling for full value, and you’re disposing of a non-working vehicle (like junk or scrap), there are legal workarounds.

🚗 What If You Don’t Have the Title?

At Valley Cat Towing, we help you:

  • Verify ownership (via registration or ID)

  • Complete a bill of sale or release of liability

  • In some cases, file a duplicate title (Form REG 227)

We’ve done this hundreds of times for Valley residents. We walk you through it step by step.

✅ What You Can Do Without a Title:

  • Schedule free junk car removal

  • Transfer non-operational vehicles for scrap

  • Avoid fines for abandoned or unregistered vehicles

📍 We serve the entire San Fernando Valley and can often remove your junk car same day.

Ready to Clear That Space?

Call or text 747-315-8641
We’ll walk you through the process — title or no title.

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