Last Updated 30th of May, 2010

What paperwork is required to donate a car?

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Make Sure You Have the Car Title

Every vehicle donation, regardless of state or tax deductible charity, will require your car's title. Without it there's no title transfer and no car donation. If you don't have the title, you'll need to apply for a duplicate. Or, in the case of California, a duplicate title application form will suffice.

Other Required Forms for Car Donations

You may be required to submit other documents (see grid below) related to the donate car process depending on your state. For assistance with the exact forms you’ll need to donate a car, contact your charity of choice. It, along with your DMV, will provide you with all the information you need to complete the title transfer process without a hitch.

Selecting a Charity for Vehicle Donation

Be sure to do some research before selecting a charity. Check with the IRS or your local Better Business Bureau for background information. Make sure the charity is recognized as a charitable organization. Otherwise, you may not receive a tax write off.

Alabama Vehicle title and bill of sale.
Alaska Vehicle title to charity, Notice of Vehicle Sale for Transfer to the DMV.
Arizona Vehicle title.
Arkansas Vehicle title and bill of sale to charity, Notice of Transfer of Ownership of a Motor Vehicle to DMV.
California Vehicle title and, depending on charity, you may also need to submit a smog certificate. Send DMV a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability form.
Colorado Vehicle title.
Connecticut Vehicle title.
Delaware Vehicle title.
Florida Vehicle title.
Georgia Vehicle title.
Hawaii Vehicle title to charity, Notice of Transfer to the DMV.
Idaho Vehicle title to charity and a Release of Liability Statement to the DMV.
Illinois Vehicle title.
Indiana Vehicle title.
Iowa Vehicle title.
Kansas Vehicle title.
Kentucky Vehicle title and notarized Odometer Disclosure Statement.
Louisiana Vehicle title to charity, Notice of Sale to DMV.
Maine Vehicle title.
Maryland Vehicle title.
Massachusetts Vehicle title.
Michigan Vehicle title.
Minnesota Vehicle title to charity, Report of Sale to DMV.
Mississippi Vehicle title.
Missouri Vehicle title to charity, Notice of Sale to DMV.
Montana Vehicle title.
Nebraska Vehicle title.
Nevada Vehicle title.
New Hampshire Vehicle title.
New Jersey Vehicle title.
New Mexico Vehicle title.
New York Vehicle title and a Statement of Transaction for Sales Tax.
North Carolina Vehicle title.
North Dakota Vehicle title.
Ohio Vehicle title.
Oklahoma Vehicle title.
Oregon Vehicle title to charity, Notice of Sale to DMV.
Pennsylvania Vehicle title.
Rhode Island Vehicle title.
South Carolina Vehicle title to DMV, Notice of Vehicle Sold to the DMV.
South Dakota Vehicle title. Some charities may ask for a Damage Disclosure Statement if the vehicle is fewer than seven years old.
Tennessee Vehicle title.
Texas Vehicle title and an Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer.
Utah Vehicle title to charity, letter of transfer to the DMV.
Vermont Vehicle title.
Virginia Vehicle title.
Washington Vehicle title to charity, Report of Sale to the DOL.
West Virginia Vehicle title.
Wisconsin Vehicle title.
Wyoming Vehicle title.
Washington DC Vehicle title.

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