Mississippi Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 63-21-39. Procedure where vehicle scrapped, dismantled or destroyed; procedure where title for vehicle being transferred to used motor vehicle parts dealer or scrap metal processor is unavailable; obtaining title on vehicle with salvage certificate...

1. Never obtained a title to the vehicle in his or her name; or
2. Was issued a title for the vehicle, but the title was lost or stolen;
1. Is at least ten (10) model years old; and
2. Is not subject to any security interest or lien;
1. It is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both, for conviction of a first offense of knowingly falsifying any information on this statement; and
2. It is a felony, punishable by a fine of not less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) or imprisonment for not less than one (1) year nor more than five (5) years, or both, for conviction of a second or subsequent offense of knowingly falsifying any information on this statement;
In addition, the court may order each person convicted to pay restitution to any party suffering monetary loss in the amount of such loss. No part of any sentence imposed by the court shall be suspended unless such restitution has been paid in full.

Structure Mississippi Code

Mississippi Code

Title 63 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulations

Chapter 21 - Motor Vehicle Titles

Article 1 - General Provisions

§ 63-21-1. Short title

§ 63-21-3. Administration

§ 63-21-5. Definitions

§ 63-21-15. Application for certificate of title; expedited title processing

§ 63-21-18. Automated statewide motor vehicle title registration system

§ 63-21-21. Delivery of certificate of title

§ 63-21-23. Issuance of certificate of title where questions as to ownership of vehicle or existence of undisclosed security interests exist

§ 63-21-25. Refusal to issue certificate of title

§ 63-21-29. Issuance of distinctive certificate of title

§ 63-21-30. Permanent retirement of title to manufactured home or mobile home; procedure; affidavit of severance; affidavit of destruction

§ 63-21-33. Procedure upon transfer of title to or from dealers; records; duties of persons in possession of vehicles with improperly assigned titles; title to vehicles obtained by insurers upon payment of claims of loss

§ 63-21-35. Procedure upon transfer of interest of owner by operation of law

§ 63-21-37. Issuance of new certificate of title; disposition of surrendered certificates

§ 63-21-38. Requirements of scrap metal processor or used motor vehicle parts dealer when purchasing any vehicle or scrap vehicle

§ 63-21-39. Procedure where vehicle scrapped, dismantled or destroyed; procedure where title for vehicle being transferred to used motor vehicle parts dealer or scrap metal processor is unavailable; obtaining title on vehicle with salvage certificate...

§ 63-21-41. Applicability of chapter to particular liens and security interests

§ 63-21-42. Creation of security interest by transaction involving motor vehicle or trailers which provides for adjustment of rental price

§ 63-21-47. Assignment of security interest by lienholder

§ 63-21-51. Duty of lienholder named in notice of security interest to disclose security agreement and secured indebtedness

§ 63-21-53. Perfection of unsatisfied security interest in previously registered vehicle

§ 63-21-55. Exclusivity of procedure in chapter for perfecting and giving notice of security interests

§ 63-21-57. Filing and recording of notices of security interests; examination of record prior to issuance or reissuance of certificate of title

§ 63-21-59. Suspension or revocation of certificate of title

§ 63-21-63. Schedule of fees

§ 63-21-64. Fees paid to Department of Revenue for issuing and processing necessary documents

§ 63-21-65. Disposition of fees

§ 63-21-67. Use of duplicate copy of application for certificate of title as permit to operate motor vehicle

§ 63-21-69. Application for and issuance of certificate of title and privilege license upon acquisition of vehicle

§ 63-21-71. Penalties for violations of chapter generally

§ 63-21-73. Penalty for felonies

§ 63-21-75. Enforcement of chapter

§ 63-21-77. Construction of chapter