Iowa Car Donation Information
It's easy to donate your car, boat or RV in Iowa. We provide fast, free nation-wide pickup of your vehicle with no cost to you.
- Where do you pick up car donations in Iowa?
- Is my car donation made in Iowa tax deductible?
- What paperwork do I need to donate my vehicle in Iowa?
- How do I release the liability of my donated vehicle in Iowa?
- What types of vehicles do not require a title in Iowa?
- Where do I sign the title before donating my car in Iowa?
- Iowa travel guides and information sites.
Where do you pick up car donations in Iowa?
We pick up car donations throughout the state of Iowa, including:
- Des Moines
- Ames
- Dubuque
- Sioux City
- Cedar Rapids
- Monticello
- Iowa City
Is my car donation made in Iowa 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 Iowa?
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 Iowa MVD web site to obtain the necessary forms before donating: Iowa Motor Vehicle Division
How do I release the liability of my donated vehicle in Iowa?
You can contact the Iowa Motor Vehicle Division with any questions you have about how to release the liability of your donated vehicle. For additional information, please refer to the Iowa MVD web site: Iowa Motor Vehicle Division
What types of vehicles do not require a title in Iowa?
The following types of vehicles do NOT require a title in Iowa: Snowmobiles purchased before 1998, ATV's, trailers under 2000 lbs, and boats less than 17 feet long.
Where do I sign the title before donating my car in Iowa?
Iowa 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 when I donate a car in Iowa?
Remove the license plates from the vehicle being donated and:
a.) Put them on your new vehicle within 30 days.
b.) Return them to your local county treasurer's office.
Iowa travel guides and information sites:
- Iowa Motor Vehicle Division: Official Iowa Driving and Licensing information.
- Iowa Vehicle Title Information: Vehicle title information helpful to know for your car donation in Iowa.
- Vehicle Title Forms for Iowa: Forms you may need for your Iowa car donation, including application for replacement title, application for salvage title, etc.
- Iowa 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.
