Indiana Car Donation Information
It's easy to donate your car, boat or RV in Indiana. We provide fast, free nation-wide pickup of your vehicle with no cost to you.
- Where do you pick up car donations in Indiana?
- Is my car donation made in Indiana tax deductible?
- What paperwork do I need to donate my vehicle in Indiana?
- How do I release the liability of my donated vehicle in Indiana?
- What types of vehicles do not require a title in Indiana?
- Where do I sign the title before donating my car in Indiana?
- Indiana travel guides and information sites.
Where do you pick up car donations in Indiana?
We pick up car donations throughout the state of Indiana, including:
- Indianapolis
- Fort Wayne
- Lafayette
- South Bend
- Evansville
- Elkhart
- Marion
- Rochester
- Gary
- Columbus
- Bloomington
- Madison
Is my car donation made in Indiana 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 Indiana?
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 Indiana BMV web site to obtain the necessary forms before donating: Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
How do I release the liability of my donated vehicle in Indiana?
For information on the release of liability for vehicles donated in Indiana please contact your loval BMV office. For additional information, please refer to the Indiana BMV web site: Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
What types of vehicles do not require a title in Indiana?
The following vehicles do NOT require a title in Indiana: Snowmobiles, ATV's, mopeds and any trailer purchased before 1990.
Where do I sign the title before donating my car in Indiana?
Indiana 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. The odometer reading and "selling" date should be filled in and the sale price should read "gift".
What do I do with the plates on my donated vehicle?
You should remove the license plates from the vehicle at the time of pickup. It is not mandatory for the plates to be returned to the BMV but if you are eligible for and would like to collect the excise tax refund, you need to return either the plates or the registration card to the BMV.
Indiana travel guides and information sites:
- Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: Official Indiana Driving and Licensing information.
- Indiana Vehicle Title Information: Vehicle title information helpful to know for your car donation in Indiana.
- Vehicle Title Forms for Indiana: Forms you may need for your Indiana car donation, including application for replacement title, application for salvage title, etc.
- Indiana 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.
