California Car Donation Information
It's easy to donate your car, boat or RV to our California-based charity.
- Donate a Car 2 Charity provides fast pickup of your car donation -- often within 24 hours.
- Maximize your tax deduction -- we'll help you!
- Absolutely free, no hidden costs.
- Donate now with our online car donation form -- or call for live operators at: 1-877-505-5775
Frequently asked questions on donating a car in California:
- Where do you pick up car donations in California?
- Is my car donation made in California tax deductible?
- What paperwork do I need to donate my vehicle in California?
- How do I release the liability of my donated vehicle in California?
- What types of vehicles require a title in California?
- Where do I sign the title before donating my car in California?
- What do I do with my plates when donating a car in California?
- California travel guides and information sites.
Where do you pick up car donations in California?
We pick up car donations throughout the state of California, including:
- Los Angeles
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Bay Area
- Sacramento
- Pleasanton
- Ontario
- Santa Barbara
- Stockton
- Bakersfield
- Long Beach
- Monterey
- Orange County
Is my car donation made in California tax deductible?
Vehicles donated on this site will benefit Activated Ministries, a California non-profit Christian Ministry classified with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and are tax deductible.
What paperwork do I need to donate my vehicle in California?
For quickest processing we need the title to your vehicle. But if you have misplaced the pink slip you can download form REG 227 from the California DMV Website and pick up form REG 262 from your local DMV. All you need to do is sign them as the seller and present them along with your car to the towing agent who comes to pick up your vehicle.
Please leave the license plates on your California vehicle, as the plates stay with the vehicles in California.
For more details please visit the California DMV web site before donating at http://www.dmv.ca.gov
How do I release the liability of my donated vehicle in California?
The release of liability form is attached to your title in most cases, but you can also download the California release of liability form if needed. You can fill out a release of liability form and submit it online too. Please contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles with any questions you have about how to release the liability of your donated vehicle or refer to the California DMV web site: California Motor Vehicle Department
What types of vehicles require a title in California?
The following types of vehicles require a title in California: Snowmobiles, ATVs, Manufactured Homes, and boats. If you lost your title use either: Reg Form 262, or Reg Form 227.
Where do I sign the title before donating my car in California?
California Title Sample
Release ownership by signing on line one of the title. If the vehicle is, or was financed, the lienholder’s name appears in the legal owner section and their release with counter signature is required on line two. For step-by-step instructions see the California DMV instructional video here.
What do I do with my plates when donating a car in California?
The plates should remain with the vehicle.
California travel guides and information sites:
- California Department of Motor Vehicles: Official California Driving and Licensing information.
- California Vehicle Title Information: Vehicle title information helpful to know for your car donation in California.
- Vehicle Title Forms for California: Forms you may need for your California car donation, including application for replacement title, application for salvage title, etc.
- California Tourism Website: Travel directory with links for maps, lodging, car rental, and tourist information.
Please donate your car online or call toll free at: 1 (877) 505-5775
to make arrangements for quick, no cost and hassle free pickup.
