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Use this bill of sale when selling a trailer in Southaven, Mississippi. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
DeSoto County Tax Collector
Address
365 Losher St, Hernando, MS 38632
Phone
(662) 469-8359
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$9.00
Sales Tax Rate
5.00%
Base Registration Fee
$14.00
Mississippi 5% use tax on private vehicle purchases
Mississippi does not require notarization.
County Clerk / Recorder
DeSoto County Circuit Clerk
Phone
(662) 469-8347
The most common trailer makes in private-party sales are Big Tex, PJ Trailers, Carry-On, Sure-Trac, Load Trail. Average private-party trailer prices range from $1,500–$15,000. Trailers average 1.5 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Tires, Electrical (lighting), Axle/Suspension.
Before completing a trailer bill of sale in Mississippi, verify these safety items:
Trailer insurance is optional in most states unless financed. Physical damage coverage is $100–$300/year. Utility trailers hold value exceptionally well — quality steel trailers retain 70–80% of value over 10 years. Peak season for private trailer sales is spring through early summer when landscaping and construction picks up, with an average of 14 days on market.
Trailers are classified as "Utility trailer (weight-class dependent)" for registration purposes. Trailers under 3,000 lbs may not require registration in some states. Over 3,000 lbs requires title and registration in most states. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to trailers.
Southaven residents completing a trailer bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Mississippi state rules. The state sales tax rate is 5%, 5% reduced vehicle sales tax rate statewide. The most popular trailer makes in Mississippi include Big Tex, PJ Trailers, Carry-On.
BillOfSaleNow has generated 724 bill of sale documents for Mississippi transactions, with 20 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.
45% faster sale
Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.
Source: Experian / AutoCheck
$4,000 avg loss
NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.
Source: NHTSA
17.5M private sales/yr
About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.
Source: Cox Automotive 2024
1 in 3 buyers
Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.
Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)
Southaven is in DeSoto County. Title transfers are handled by the DeSoto County Tax Collector at 365 Losher St, Hernando, MS 38632. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (662) 469-8359.
The combined rate is 5.00%. Mississippi 5% use tax on private vehicle purchases.
No. Mississippi does not require notarization.
Title transfer fee: $9.00. Base registration fee: $14.00. Sales tax at 5.00% is collected at the time of title transfer.