{"id":4406,"date":"2026-01-26T15:01:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T15:01:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/sell-my-car-minnesota\/"},"modified":"2026-10-24T20:52:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T20:52:07","slug":"sell-my-car-minnesota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.remarketspace.com\/blog\/sell-my-car-minnesota\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sell a Car in Minnesota: Options, Paperwork and Plates (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Selling a car in Minnesota comes down to two decisions: how<\/strong> you sell it, and getting the paperwork<\/strong> right so you\u2019re not on the hook for the car after it\u2019s gone. This guide compares your options and walks through the steps Minnesota requires.<\/p>\n

Your options for selling a car in Minnesota<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Option<\/th>\nBest for<\/th>\nTrade-off<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Private sale<\/td>\nGetting the most money<\/td>\nMost work: listing, calls, test drives, and the paperwork yourself<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trade-in at a dealer<\/td>\nConvenience when buying your next car<\/td>\nUsually the lowest price<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Instant cash buyer<\/td>\nSpeed<\/td>\nA fast offer, often well below market<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Consignment auction<\/td>\nReaching many buyers without doing the selling yourself<\/td>\nFees, and the price is set by bidding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Junk or scrap<\/td>\nCars at the end of their life<\/td>\nParts or scrap value only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Selling through an online auction<\/h2>\n

In a consignment sale, an auction lists and sells your car for you, and you\u2019re paid after the sale. In Minnesota, consignment sales must be handled by a licensed dealer. Remarket Space is a licensed Minnesota dealer and accepts consignments from individuals. Your car is inspected and listed with photos and video in front of thousands of registered bidders. To discuss selling your car, contact the team at (763) 202-7252 or reach out online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Minnesota paperwork when you sell<\/h2>\n
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  1. Sign over the title.<\/strong> Complete the seller section of the Minnesota title, including the sale date, price, buyer information and odometer reading. If there\u2019s a loan on the car, the lien must be released first.<\/li>\n
  2. Leave the plates on the car.<\/strong> In Minnesota, license plates stay with the vehicle and go to the buyer, unless they\u2019re personalized or special plates you want to keep.<\/li>\n
  3. Report the sale within 10 days.<\/strong> File the Report of Sale with Driver and Vehicle Services online, by mail using the stub on the title, or in person. This protects you from tickets and liability after the sale. Sales to a licensed dealer don\u2019t need a separate report.<\/li>\n
  4. Give the buyer the title.<\/strong> The buyer must apply for a new title in their name, paying Minnesota\u2019s 6.875% motor vehicle sales tax.<\/li>\n
  5. Cancel your insurance<\/strong> once the sale is complete and reported.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    See Minnesota DVS\u2019s guide to buying or selling a vehicle<\/a> for the official requirements.<\/p>\n

    Tips to get a better price<\/h2>\n