{"id":3336,"date":"2026-03-09T07:53:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T07:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/?p=3336"},"modified":"2026-03-09T07:53:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T07:53:46","slug":"can-you-scrap-a-car-without-a-title-in-nc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/ask\/can-you-scrap-a-car-without-a-title-in-nc\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you scrap a car without a title in NC?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the specific requirements are met, a secondary\u00a0metals\u00a0recycler or salvage yard\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> purchase\u00a0a car for scrap without a title\u00a0in North Carolina.\u00a0However, it is mandatory that the scrapper\u00a0ensure the following before signing up for the deal.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Record the transaction details, including the VIN, vehicle description, seller&#8217;s ID, and amount paid.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Obtain a signed statement from the seller certifying they have the legal right to sell the vehicle, that it&#8217;s at least 12 years old, and that it carries no liens or security interests.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Verify through the NC DMV that the vehicle has not been reported stolen before completing the sale.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Report the transaction to the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) within 72 hours.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep all records for a minimum of\u00a0two years.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the DMV confirms the vehicle is stolen, you cannot proceed with the sale, and law enforcement must be notified. 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