Motor vehicle registration; parts dealers and scrap metal processors may use third-party vendors meeting DOR requirements.

SB 2835 allows used motor vehicle parts dealers and scrap metal processors in Mississippi to use third-party vendors that meet Department of Revenue (DOR) requirements for verifying a vehicle has no lien, instead of using the state's automated registration system. This directly affects businesses that purchase, scrap, or dismantle vehicles, as they must still confirm no lien exists before transactions. The bill amends existing law to provide an alternative verification method while maintaining the core requirement to check for liens. The change will take effect July 1, 2026, and does not alter the fundamental lien-checking obligation.