State law requires you to be 18 years of age, along with a valid state ID that is not expired and up to date. The state ID does not have to be from Texas. If it’s a valid state issued driver’s license or ID, the scrap yard will typically take it.
2. Your car must have a clear title in the seller’s name. There must be no lien holders on the title.
3. You must transfer your title to the yard. You will be held responsible if someone steals your car or causes damage. Therefore, you must transfer the title and registration of your car to the scrap yard as the buyer, just like you would sell your car to an individual.