Illinois Car Donation Information
It's easy to donate your car, boat or RV in Illinois. We provide fast, free nation-wide pickup of your vehicle with no cost to you.
- Where do you pick up car donations in Illinois?
- Is my car donation made in Illinois tax deductible?
- What paperwork do I need to donate my vehicle in Illinois?
- How do I release the liability of my donated vehicle in Illinois?
- What types of vehicles do not require a title in Illinois?
- Where do I sign the title before donating my car in Illinois?
- Illinois travel guides and information sites.
Where do you pick up car donations in Illinois?
We pick up car donations throughout the state of Illinois, including:
- Chicago
- 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.
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.
Illinois travel guides and information sites:
- Illinois Division of Motor Vehicles: Official Illinois Driving and Licensing information.
- Illinois Vehicle Title Information: Vehicle title information helpful to know for your car donation in Illinois.
- Vehicle Title Forms for Illinois: Forms you may need for your Illinois car donation, including application for replacement title, application for salvage title, etc.
- Illinois Travel and Tourism Website: Travel directory with links for maps, lodging, car rental, and tourist information.
Remember that you can donate your car online or call us toll free at: 1 (877) 505-5775 to make arrangements for quick, no cost and hassle free pickup.
