Mississippi Title Bond Appraisers

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Mississippi title bond appraisers providing USPAP-compliant valuations of boats and watercraft, and automobiles and vehicles for DMV surety bond applications. AppraiseItNow provides credentialed, USPAP-compliant title bond appraisals across Mississippi, including Jackson, Gulfport, and Biloxi.

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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR MISSISSIPPI LENDERS, BANKS, AND SURETY COMPANIES.

  • U.S. Small Business Administration
  • Chase
  • Hancock Whitney
  • Wells Fargo
  • Bank of America
  • IRS
  • Mississippi Courts

Credentialed Appraisers Serving Mississippi

Between them, our appraisers hold ISA, CAGA, ASA, ABV, and CFA designations, and every report is written to USPAP for Mississippi lenders, banks, and surety companies.

Joe Kattan

Joe Kattan

Owner & CEO

Joe founded AppraiseItNow to make a certified, USPAP-compliant appraisal as simple to order as anything else online. A former Bain & Company strategy consultant, Joe leads the entire team and specializes in strategy, growth, and the firm's tech capabilities.

Anne Hay

Anne Hay

Personal Property Appraiser

ISA Accredited Member with 30 years in the trade, from running estate sales and an auction gallery to appraising luxury apparel, furniture, artwork, antiques, and business assets, primarily for IRS tax filings.

Jason Dolph

Jason Dolph

Machinery & Equipment Appraiser

Third-generation auctioneer and CAGA Certified Appraiser with more than 20 years valuing machinery, equipment, vehicles, business assets, and estates for banks, attorneys, and trustees across the Carolinas.

Ashley Innes

Ashley Innes

Personal Property Appraiser

ISA Accredited Member specializing in Asian art, with a Master's from SOAS and a Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art. Ashley chairs the ISA's Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts committee and appraises for charitable donation, insurance, and equitable distribution.

Marnie Erkelens

Marnie Erkelens

Vehicle Appraiser

CAGA Certified Appraiser since 2014, covering vehicles, boats, equipment, fine art, and collectibles. A classic-car restoration background informs her vehicle work, with reports prepared for insurance, divorce, and charitable contributions.

Justin Ramirez

Justin Ramirez

Business Valuation Expert & Appraiser

ASA, ABV, and CFA charterholder. Since 2016 Justin has valued businesses for estate and gift tax, purchase price allocations, fairness opinions, lending, and buy-sell agreements, across manufacturing, services, retail, and pre-revenue biotech.

Raymond Ghelardi

Raymond Ghelardi

Business Valuation Expert & Appraiser

Accredited Senior Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers. Raymond values capital stock, business enterprises, stock options, and intangible assets.

Aron Blue

Aron Blue

Client Success Manager

Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.

  • USPAPWritten to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
  • Fair market and liquidation valueThe collateral values lenders and surety companies underwrite against
  • International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
  • Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
  • American Society of AppraisersAccredited Senior Appraiser
  • AICPAAccredited in Business Valuation
  • CFA InstituteChartered Financial Analyst
  • The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standards

About title bond appraisals in Mississippi

AppraiseItNow provides certified title bond appraisals for vehicles and watercraft throughout Mississippi, supporting bonded title applications when original documentation is missing or disputed. Mississippi's Title Bureau requires a bond equal to 1.5 times the appraised value, held for a three-year term, making an accurate and credible valuation essential to the process. Our appraisers deliver USPAP-compliant reports prepared to meet the requirements of bonding companies and the Mississippi Department of Revenue.

AppraiseItNow offers both remote and onsite appraisal options, making it easy to get a certified valuation no matter where you are located. Our appraisers in Mississippi serve clients from Jackson and Hattiesburg to Gulfport, Biloxi, and every community across the state.

What does AppraiseItNow appraise for title bond in Mississippi?

AppraiseItNow provides title bond appraisals for Boats & Watercraft, including sailboats, powerboats, yachts, jet skis, and personal watercraft and Automobiles & Vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, trailers, and classic vehicles in Mississippi.

Who does AppraiseItNow serve in Mississippi for title bond?

AppraiseItNow serves private vehicle and watercraft owners, used car and boat dealers, estate administrators, and buyers who received no valid title at the time of purchase. Lenders and finance companies operating across Mississippi also rely on our certified appraisals when processing title bond-backed transactions.

What clients say we are known for

AppraiseItNow Reviews: “They were wonderful to work with” and “I highly recommend AppraiseItNow Inc”

  1. Being the appraiser they come back to“I would highly recommend them and will continue to do so” Evgenii M.Mentioned in 44 reviews
  2. Answering fast, and staying reachable while the work runsMentioned in 34 reviews
  3. Showing the research and the comparables behind the number“They diligently researched both equipment items and provided well-documented reports” Bob H.Mentioned in 29 reviews
  4. Delivering the finished report ahead of the deadline“We received a truck appraisal for a title bond quickly and efficiently” Anastasiia M.Mentioned in 21 reviews
  5. Taking on items other appraisers had already turned downMentioned in 14 reviews

Across 80+ published AppraiseItNow reviews the picture is consistent: every one is from a client who paid us for an appraisal, and the three things they raise most often are that they would hire us again, how quickly we answer, and how much research is visible in the report.

  • They appraised an older trailer for me that required a bonded title. They were great with communication and it only took about 2 weeks to get a very nice detailed appraisal report, which finding comps for older trailers is not straight forward. Highly recommend!
    Andrew K. ·

    Trailer Appraisal for Title Bond

  • Excellent service! We received a truck appraisal for a title bond quickly and efficiently. Most importantly, the team was always available to answer our questions. I highly recommend AppraiseItNow Inc.
    Anastasiia M. ·

    Auto Appraisal for Title Bond

  • Excellent final product. Very professional. Questions were answered promptly, and the pricing was reasonable. I would highly recommend them and will continue to do so.
    Evgenii M. ·

    Auto Appraisal for Title Bond

  • Had a great experience working with AppraiseItNow for a potential loan our company was working on. I was very appreciative of the time they took to prepare the appraisal, plus the extra effort to advise us and explain the appraisal findings.
    David O. ·

    Inventory Appraisal for Loan Collateral

  • AppraiseItNow did an outstanding job appraising my 1998 Bobcat Skid Steer and circa 2010 Yuchai Crawler Dozer. We could not locate a serial number on the dozer, and there were no online sales available, but they were still able to develop an accurate appraisal using known specifications for my dozer compared to other comparable make and model dozers. They diligently researched both equipment items and provided well-documented reports.
    Bob H. ·

    Machinery & Equipment Appraisal

  • I was in dire need of an appraisal for my father's mobile home, which he needed for Medicaid approval. I couldn’t find anyone to do it for a long time, but then I found this company online and decided to give them a try. I’m so glad I did. They were wonderful to work with. I sent the pictures, and within just a few days I received the appraisal. They are absolutely worth the money.
    Kevin N. ·

    Mobile Home Appraisal

Frequently Asked Questions on Mississippi Title Bond Appraisers

How is the bond amount set for a Mississippi bonded title?

At one and a half times the vehicle's value as determined by the Mississippi Department of Revenue, typically its average trade-in value. The DOR, not the owner or a private appraiser, controls the figure, and a bond written for the wrong amount can cause the state to reject the filing. See the Mississippi DOR motor vehicle FAQ for the current process.

Where is a Mississippi title bond filed?

With the Department of Revenue's Title Bureau in Jackson, not a court. The submission pairs the state's Certificate of Bond form issued under Miss. Code 63-21-23 with a completed Affidavit of Ownership and a bill of sale if you have one, and the DOR issues the bonded certificate of title.

How long does a Mississippi title bond remain in effect?

Three years from issuance. The surety bond stays on file through that window to protect any prior owner or lienholder who later asserts a superior claim to the vehicle.

Is a Mississippi title bond the same as other vehicle bonds?

No. The certificate of title bond under Miss. Code 63-21-23 cures missing or defective ownership papers. A financial responsibility bond under Miss. Code 63-15-49 substitutes for liability insurance, and the Title Pledge Act bond licenses title lenders. Only the first affects a bonded title application.