Cash for Junk Cars in Henderson, NV: $100-$5,000+

What do I need to sell my junk car in Henderson?

To sell junk cars in Henderson one must be able to prove ownership of the vehicle.  One can prove ownership of a vehicle by providing the valid vehicle title in their name.  If the vehicle title is missing the vehicle registration and bill of sale is required to sell junk cars in Henderson.

A vehicle title is required to sell any motor vehicle in any condition in the state of Nevada. Only vehicles model years 2010 and older that are only good for auto salvage or scrap metal can be sold using a vehicle registration and bill of sale. Other vehicles with a lost, damaged, or missing title can sell a junk car with the registration, bill of sale, and application for duplicate title assigned to the junk car buyer in Henderson. You will also need to provide proof of identity.

How does Henderson define a junk vehicle?

In Henderson junk vehicles are called inoperable vehicles and they are defined in Chapter 15.12 of the city code. In Henderson an inoperable vehicle is one that is incapable of intended operation or cannot be safely operated on public roads and highways. This includes vehicles that are wrecked, partially or fully dismantled, stripped, substantially damaged, scrapped, or discarded. It also includes junk vehicles that are on blocks or otherwise elevated, have deflated tires or missing wheels, or has no engine, lights, or steering wheel.

Nevada further defines junk vehicles as nonrepairable vehicles in terms of vehicles that can be sold without a title in NRS 487.760 of the state code. Nonrepairable vehicles have value only as a source of parts or metal, have been designated by its owner for dismantling, has been stripped of all but frame, or has been burned, destroyed, or totaled.

Junk cars are also called scrap cars, old cars, clunkers, junkers, jalopys, and decrepit cars. Scrap car shells and parts cars that are no longer of use are also junk cars in Henderson. Junk cars come in all conditions including wrecked, damaged, salvage, abandoned, old, and too damaged to repair. Most junk cars are at least 15 years old unless they have been wrecked. The common junk car definition is a vehicle that has reached the end of its life and should not or cannot be repaired.

What are the laws around junking a car in Henderson?

The laws around junking a car in Henderson are set by the state of Nevada in the state code. Here are the laws for individuals selling junk cars in Henderson.

• NRS 487.050 Junk car facilities must be licensed. It is unlawful to dismantle, scrap, process, or wreck a vehicle without a license from the Nevada DMV. This law applies to junkyards, auto salvage yards, auto scrap yards, vehicle recyclers, car junkers, and car scrappers in Henderson.
• NRS 487.401 Junk car buyers must be licensed. It is unlawful to operate a salvage pool without a license from the Nevada DMV. Junk car buyers like Junk Car Medics are called salvage pools in the Nevada state code. The Nevada DMV website further explains that an individual cannot sell more then 3 junk cars per year without a license to operate a salvage pool.
• NRS 487.100 Junk car buyers must submit ownership documents to Nevada DMV. Junk car buyers like Junk Car Medics must submit a certificate of title, registration, bill of sale, and drivers license for every junk vehicle they buy. This means that to be compliant with the law junk car buyers in Henderson must follow Nevada title law when paying cash for clunkers in Henderson.

NRS 487.290 makes it unlawful to store more than 2 unregistered vehicles on private property except when the vehicles are classic cars or of historical significance. The exact laws about junk cars as a public nuisance come from the city of Henderson. According to Chapter 15.12 of the city code, residential property owners or occupants can have no more than 2 inoperable vehicles concealed from public view in an enclosed garage or fully enclosed structure.

The state of Nevada lays out procedures for communities to abate or remove junk cars from private property when they are a public nuisance. These laws are detailed in NRS 202.470 of the state code and give cities like Henderson the right to remove or abate abandoned and junk vehicles that are a public nuisance at the vehicle owner’s expense.

Vehicles that are removed and not redeemed at impound can be recycled by the auto wreckers that store the vehicles. This process is also applicable to abandoned vehicles on public or private property.

• NRS 487.260 Definition of junk vehicles to be recycled by auto wrecker. Junk and abandoned vehicles that have not been claimed upon removal by the city can be recycled without a title or ownership documentation. This only applies to junk cars that have been discarded, abandoned, ruined, wrecked, dismantled, or rendered inoperative, is no longer fit for use, is not currently registered, and has value as scrap less than $200.
• NRS 487.105 Procedure for wrecker to process vehicle as parts or scrap metal. To process a vehicle as parts or scrap metal without ownership paperwork, a licensed auto wrecker must submit the make, model, VIN, and registration number if available to the DMV. The auto wrecker will receive notification within 5 days if the vehicle cannot be recycled for any reason. Once 5 days have passed after the submission of the vehicle’s details to the DMV the auto wrecker can recycle the vehicle.

In most cases an auto wrecker can recycle a junk car without ownership paperwork according to this law as long as the vehicle is not a part of an ongoing investigation and has not been reported stolen. Remember that this only applies to vehicles that the auto wrecker obtains through junk car removal or towing by the city. All individuals selling junk cars in Henderson must have a title or appropriate ownership documents according to the junk car laws in Henderson.

What is the penalty for breaking the junk car removal law in Henderson?

The penalty for breaking the junk car public nuisance law in Henderson is a misdemeanor charge. This results in up to 6  months in Clark County jail, up to $1,000 in fines, or both. According to Nevada law, cities like Henderson can also assess a civil penalty of $500 to $5000 and allows the city to collect the actual cost of junk car removal. Abatement of junk vehicles must commence within 3 days of posted notice by code enforcement to avoid these additional civil penalties. Failure to pay civil penalties and fines can lead to a special assessment lien on the private property from which the junk car was removed.

The city of Henderson further details their rules for possession and storage of junk vehicles in Henderson and lays out the exact fines and civil penalties that will be assessed for junk cars in Henderson. These fines and fees are detailed in a table accessible from Chapter 15.12 of the Henderson city code where the public nuisance laws are found. These penalties include:

• Re-inspection fees of $150 each, regardless of number of re-inspections.
• First citation $100 fine
• Second citation $300 fine
• Third (and subsequent) citation $500 fine

Each day that the vehicle is not abated results in a new offense. There is no limit to how many violations can be incurred. Henderson will remove junk vehicles at the owner’s expense when the owner fails to act. If the property owner does not pay all fines and civil penalties and the city of Henderson places a special assessment lien on the property, there is an additional $150 lien record and release fee.

The penalty for breaking the Nevada junk car recycling laws fall on the junk car buyers and other junk car facilities that accept and process the scrap vehicles.

Can I get cash for junk cars with no title in Henderson?

Yes, you can get cash for junk cars with no title in Henderson, but only when the vehicle is a model 2010 or older, was last titled in Nevada, and has no liens of record. A junk vehicle meeting that criteria that has been named a nonrepairable vehicle as defined above can be sold to a junk car buyer using the registration and bill of sale. A junk vehicle newer than 2010 with no liens and current registration can be sold to a junk car buyer with an application for duplicate title endorsed for transfer to the junk car buyer along with a bill of sale. In every other case you cannot junk a car without a title in Henderson.

Vehicle Titles	Percent	Value
Junked Car With Title in Henderson	76%	$695.09
Junked Car With Rebuilt Title in Henderson	4.05%	$483.33
Junked Car With No Title in Henderson	20.27%	$329.33

Read more about junking a car without title.

How to get a replacement title in Henderson?

To replace a Nevada title in Henderson one must complete the Application for Duplicate Title found on the Nevada DMV website or available in the local Henderson customer service center. The application can be mailed, dropped off, or completed online. The Duplicate Certificate of Title will be mailed to the owner of record as long as there are no liens. A lienholder of record will receive the title if money is still owed on the car. If a vehicle has been paid off and you need a duplicate title you must submit the lien release as well to have the duplicate title mailed to you.

If the vehicle is older than 2010 and was last titled and registered in Nevada, the application for duplicate title can be used to transfer ownership to a junk car buyer along with a bill of sale.

If your vehicle was last titled in another state you must apply for a duplicate title with that state. The process to get a replacement title in Henderson varies, so Nevada law allows 3 days for commencement of abatement. This allows for time to get the duplicate title application processed regardless of state.

Is it a requirement to notify the DMV when you junk a car in Henderson?

Yes, the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles must be notified when you junk a car in Henderson. Anytime you sell a car in Henderson you must report that vehicle sale to the DMV. Residents can report the sale of a junk car in Henderson online, which cancels their registration. Car insurance should not be cancelled until registration has been cancelled with the DMV. You can keep your plates to transfer to a new vehicle or surrender them to the DMV within 60 days.

Can I store junk cars on my property in Henderson?

Chapter 15.12 of the Henderson city code details how and when junk cars can be stored on private property in Henderson. Keep in mind the Henderson definition of inoperable vehicles from above. Residents may have no more than 2 inoperable vehicles even when concealed from public view unless they are stored within an enclosed building like a garage or other fully enclosed structure. Since Nevada allows citizens to store classic cars, collectible vehicles, and cars of historical significance separately from junk vehicles, this means that you can only store 2 inoperable vehicles other than those exceptions.

Inoperable vehicles must be either in an enclosed building or behind a tall opaque privacy fence in the rear or side yard. One inoperable vehicle may be stored within public view if it is undergoing minor vehicle repairs and those repairs are completed within 72 hours.

Can I sell my car for parts in Henderson?

Yes, you can sell your car for parts in Henderson, but you must sell the vehicle in its entirety to a junk car buyer, junkyard, auto wrecker, salvage yard, auto recycler, or an individual using it for repair or restoration of their own vehicle. It is not possible to remove and sell used car parts from a junk car in Henderson because major vehicle repairs, including dismantling motor vehicles, cannot be performed on private property in Henderson. It is also against Nevada state law to dismantle a vehicle or salvage it for parts without a license unless it is for your own personal use in the restoration or repair of a collectible classic vehicle. This makes it difficult to sell a car for parts in Henderson. More about selling a car for parts.

Is it possible to junk a car with a lien in Henderson?

No, you cannot junk a car with a lien in Henderson. A vehicle must be paid off for the title to be solely in your name. As long as there is a loan on the vehicle the financial institution that provided the funds has an ownership interest in the vehicle expressed as a lien on the title. You must pay off the remaining balance and submit a lien release to the DMV for a new clear title before you can junk a car for cash in Henderson.