What to confirm before scheduling pickup
Tell the buyer the title is missing before accepting an offer. Have the VIN, your identification and ownership records available. Ask which state documents are required, who must sign them and whether any lien needs to be released. Keep personal documents out of public comments.
Lost, inherited or never-transferred titles
If a title in your name is lost, check the replacement process with your state motor vehicle agency. Inherited vehicles may require estate documents and additional signatures. If ownership was never transferred to you, resolve that first. A vehicle abandoned on your property does not automatically become yours to sell.
Your offer, fees and payment
Missing documents may affect eligibility, timing and costs. We cannot promise the same offer as a vehicle with a title. Ask the buyer for the net payout in writing, confirm whether towing is included and agree on the payment method before handing over the vehicle.
Check the official rules for your state
Georgia publishes its scrapped, dismantled or demolished vehicle procedures through the Department of Revenue. An exception in Georgia may not apply where you live. Check with your state agency and the buyer about the documents your sale requires.
Sources checked September 9, 2026: Georgia Department of Revenue; Wheelzy FAQ.