Yes, you will get a receipt when you junk your car. Reputable junk car buyers provide a receipt or bill of sale documenting each transaction. The receipt is your proof that you no longer own the vehicle and can be used for the DMV, canceling insurance, or liability protection.
Your receipt should include:
- Date of sale
- Vehicle year, make, model, VIN
- Sale price
- Odometer reading
- Seller's signature
- Buyer's business name and contact info
If a buyer isn't going to give you a receipt, make sure you ask for one. If they refuse, cancel the transaction immediately. Any legitimate business provides documentation. Receipts matter to provide the validity of the sale and to protect you from any DMV, insurance, or future liability issues.
It also helps to take pictures of all the paperwork, so you have digital records along with the physical ones.
Learn how to notify the DMV that you no longer own the vehicle.
