Ellensburg, Mississippi

Ellensburg, Mississippi Truck Bill of Sale for Repossession sale — Print a Ready-to-Sign Form

Print a truck bill of sale form for your repossession sale in Ellensburg, Mississippi. Fill in the details online, then print the completed document for both parties to sign.

Print a ready-to-sign form

Print Instructions

Paper Size

US Letter (8.5 × 11 in)

Margins

0.5 in minimum all sides

Ink

Black ink, laser or inkjet

Before You Print

☐Verify the VIN matches the truck title exactly
☐Confirm buyer and seller names match government-issued IDs
☐Have both parties present at the time of signing
☐Bring a valid photo ID accepted by Mississippi
☐Print at least two copies — one for each party

Both parties should sign with a ballpoint pen in blue or black ink. Initial any corrections rather than using correction fluid.

Repossession sale — What You Need to Know

A lender or lienholder sells a vehicle after repossessing it from the original owner due to loan default. The repossessing party must follow strict state notice and sale procedures before a clean title can be issued to the buyer.

Seller guidance

As the repossessing lender, you must comply with UCC Article 9 (§ 9-610 through § 9-627) disposition requirements: provide reasonable notice to the debtor, conduct a commercially reasonable sale, and apply proceeds to the outstanding debt. Document the repossession date, notice sent, and sale details. You will need to obtain a repossession title (or bonded title if the original title is unavailable) from your state DMV to convey clear title to the buyer.

Buyer guidance

Purchasing a repossessed vehicle can offer significant savings, but title issues are the main risk. Confirm the lender has completed the legally required notice-and-sale process and can provide a clean title. Order a VIN history report and confirm the vehicle is not subject to any additional liens, judgments, or law enforcement holds. Verify the vehicle was not reported stolen (check NMVTIS).

Legal note

Repossession sales are governed by UCC Article 9, Part 6 (§§ 9-601 to 9-628) and state motor vehicle laws. The creditor must give the debtor and any secondary obligor reasonable authenticated notice under UCC § 9-611. A non-compliant repossession sale may expose the creditor to liability under § 9-625. Some states impose additional notice periods (e.g., California Civil Code § 2983.2 — 15 days written notice). The buyer takes title free of subordinate liens if the sale is commercially reasonable.

Repossession sale checklist

Confirm the repossessing lender has completed the UCC Article 9 notice-and-sale process
Verify the lender can provide a clean repossession title or title assignment
Run a VIN history report (NMVTIS, CARFAX) — confirm no stolen vehicle flag or additional liens
Inspect the vehicle — repossessed vehicles are sold as-is with no warranty
Obtain a signed bill of sale from the lender documenting purchase price, VIN, and date
Complete title transfer and registration within your state deadline

Truck Safety & Recall Information

Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases

Average Safety Rating

4 / 5

Avg. Price Range

$8,000–$55,000

Odometer Disclosure

Required

Safety checkpoints for truck buyers

Inspect frame for rust — trucks used in salt-belt states often have hidden corrosion
Check 4WD/AWD transfer case engagement and operation
Verify towing package wiring and hitch receiver condition
Test tailgate mechanism and bed liner condition
Confirm trailer brake controller integration if equipped
Verify backup camera and parking sensors function correctly
Test tow/haul mode and check transmission cooler condition
Inspect cab corners and rocker panels for hidden rust

Common recall categories

Power TrainFuel SystemSteeringStructureElectrical

On average, each truck model has approximately 3.8 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls before completing a sale.

Mississippi Tax & Fee Summary

State Sales Tax Rate

Title Transfer Fee

Private Party Exempt

5% reduced vehicle sales tax rate statewide

Sales tax applies at the reduced 5% vehicle rate

Visit the official Mississippi DMV website

NHTSA recall watch for Ellensburg truck buyers

Before signing your repossession sale bill of sale in Ellensburg, run a NHTSA recall check on the specific year and model. Recent-model trucks with the most open recalls:

Model + year	NHTSA recalls	Top categories
2019 Ram 1500	29	Air Bags, Electrical System, Steering
2021 Ford F-150	27	Power Train, Visibility, Electrical System
2022 Ford F-150	22	Exterior Lighting, Power Train, Electrical System
2022 Ram 1500	15	Back Over Prevention, Air Bags, Visibility
2021 Ram 1500	14	Back Over Prevention, Air Bags, Service Brakes

Run a NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls before purchase — open recalls are the seller’s responsibility to disclose under federal law, and unresolved campaigns are a routine negotiating point on the repossession sale sale price.

Ellensburg Repossession sale truck printable — when to file

Mississippi requires title transfer within 7 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For repossession sale transactions specifically, file at Mississippi DMV – Ellensburg (Visit https://www.dor.ms.gov/tagstitles to find the nearest Ellensburg office) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office). Miss the 7-day window and Mississippi typically charges a late-transfer penalty plus accrued use tax, and the seller can remain on the title for civil liability until the buyer completes retitling. Bring the signed title, the completed Ellensburg bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $9.00 title transfer fee plus 5% sales tax on the purchase price.

Printable reminder. Whether you keep your printable as a printed two-copy paper record, both buyer and seller should leave the signing with an identical executed copy. The buyer needs the original to present at Mississippi DMV – Ellensburg; the seller keeps a duplicate to prove the date of transfer if a future liability question arises before the title fully retitles.

Frequently asked questions

What repossession sale documents do I need for a truck sale in Ellensburg, Mississippi?

For a repossession sale truck transaction in Ellensburg, you need: Confirm the repossessing lender has completed the UCC Article 9 notice-and-sale process; Verify the lender can provide a clean repossession title or title assignment; Run a VIN history report (NMVTIS, CARFAX) — confirm no stolen vehicle flag or additional liens; Inspect the vehicle — repossessed vehicles are sold as-is with no warranty; Obtain a signed bill of sale from the lender documenting purchase price, VIN, and date; Complete title transfer and registration within your state deadline.

What is the sales tax on a truck private sale in Ellensburg, Mississippi?

The Mississippi state sales tax rate is 5%. 5% reduced vehicle sales tax rate statewide. Sales tax applies at the reduced 5% vehicle rate

Do I need to notarize a truck bill of sale in Mississippi?

Check with your local Mississippi DMV office for notarization requirements. Requirements can vary by county.

What are common recalls for a truck?

Common recall categories for trucks include: Power Train, Fuel System, Steering, Structure, Electrical. On average, each truck model has approximately 3.8 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov before completing a sale.