Free Mississippi Gift Bill of Sale
Mississippi exempts vehicle transfers between spouses, parent and child, grandparent and grandchild, and siblings from its 5% casual sales tax, so document the relationship clearly and write "GIFT" on the bill of sale. The recipient has 30 working days, not counting the delivery date, to register the vehicle at the county tax collector's office. No safety or emissions inspection is required, keeping the process straightforward.
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Gifting a vehicle to a family member is a zero-dollar transfer, but the DMV still needs a bill of sale to process the title change. Our guide explains how the bill of sale and title work together and what recipients must show to claim the family-gift tax exemption. Read: Bill of Sale vs Title: What's the Difference? →
Mississippi Gift Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
Mississippi DOR
Mississippi Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Licensing Bureau
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
See state rules
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
Inspection Requirements
No statewide safety or emissions inspection required
Mississippi Gift Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Confirm the donor's Mississippi title is clear of liens — obtain a lien release letter if necessary
- Write "GIFT" prominently on the bill of sale and state the relationship between donor and recipient
- Donor signs the back of the title, completing the odometer disclosure and assignment section
- Recipient gathers proof of identity and Mississippi residency
- Visit the county tax collector's office within 30 working days of the gift date
- Pay the title fee, tag fee, and any applicable ad valorem taxes (these are separate from the sales tax exemption)
- Obtain Mississippi auto insurance in the recipient's name before driving
Common Pitfalls
- Missing the 30-working-day registration window results in penalty fees at the tax collector's office
- Not documenting the family relationship — ask the county tax collector what proof the exemption needs, or the 5% casual sales tax on the assessed value may apply
- Only immediate family qualifies: spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, and grandchild — cousins and in-laws do not
- Ad valorem (property) taxes on the vehicle are still owed by the recipient regardless of the gift exemption
- An out-of-state title must be surrendered and a Mississippi title applied for before registration, which extends the process
Mississippi Gift Bill of Sale — FAQs
Which county office handles the title transfer?
Vehicle titles and registrations in Mississippi are handled by the county tax collector's office in the county where the recipient resides, not a central state office.
Is a notarized bill of sale required for a gift in Mississippi?
The DOR's steps for an ordinary transfer don't list a notary, and no official page says one is needed for a gift bill of sale; notarizing it is optional but adds authenticity and can prevent disputes over the transaction.
Do I still owe Mississippi sales tax if I gift the car to my adult child who lives in another state?
If the recipient registers the vehicle outside Mississippi, that state's gift or use-tax rules govern. You should still document the gift properly in case either state's tax authority inquires.
What taxes will the recipient owe at the tax collector's office?
The 5% casual sales tax does not apply to transfers between spouses, parent and child, grandparent and grandchild, or siblings, or to vehicles 10 or more years old. However, the recipient owes the title fee, tag (registration) fee, and annual ad valorem property taxes based on the vehicle's assessed value.