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Fast, Free Car Donation Service in Illinois

It's easy to donate your car, boat or RV in Illinois. We provide fast, free pickup of your vehicle with no cost to you and you can receive a tax deduction for your donation. It will normally take 1 to 2 days from the time your donation process is complete for one of our agents to contact you and arrange a time of pickup.
 

Donate your car-- any condition:

We will pick up any car in Illinois, running or non-running, even without a title.  However, if you have the title to your vehicle you will be able to receive the maximum tax deduction.

 

We pick up car donations throughout the state of Illinois, including:

  • Chicago
  • Cook County
  • Aurora
  • Joliet
  • Naperville
  • Peoria
  • Springfield
  • Bloomington
  • Champaign
  • Deerfield
  • Elmhurst
  • Danville
  • Rockford
  • Quincy
  • Elgin
  • Glen Ellyn
  • Evanston

Is my car donation made in Illinois tax deductible?

Vehicles donated on this site will benefit Activated Ministries, a nonprofit 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 Illinois?

In most cases we need the title to the vehicle. But, if you do not have title papers you can apply for a replacement title before donating your vehicle. Please visit the Illinois DMV web site to obtain the necessary forms before donating: Illinois Motor Vehicle Department

How do I release the liability of my donated vehicle in Illinois?

To release yourself of liability from your donated vehicle, after it has been picked up, fill out and mail in the Certificate of Final Disposition (VSD 657). This form is downloadable here. For additional information, please refer to the Illinois DMV web site: Illinois Motor Vehicle Department
 

What types of vehicles do not require a title in Illinois?

Snowmobiles do NOT require a title in Illinois.

Where do I sign the title before donating my car in Illinois? 


Illinois Title Sample

To properly transfer a title, the donor(s) must sign the release on the title and complete the assignment to the new owner. If there is an "AND" conjunction on the face of the title, ALL owners must release the title.  With an "OR" conjunction, only one of the owners is required to release the title. Additional resources at Illinois Title Processing Information

What do I do with the license plates to my donated vehicle?

The dispose of the license plate as they see fit. It is not necessary to return them to the Department of Vehicle Services.

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