Texas Car Donation Information
It's easy to donate your car, boat or RV in Texas. We provide fast, free nation-wide pickup of your vehicle with no cost to you.
- Where do you pick up car donations in Texas?
- Is my car donation made in Texas tax deductible?
- What paperwork do I need to donate my vehicle in Texas?
- How do I release myself from liability for a vehicle donated in Texas?
- What types of vehicles require a title in Texas?
- Where do I sign the title before donating my car in Texas?
- Do I need to return the plates to my donated car to TxDOT?
- Texas travel guides and information sites.
Where do you pick up car donations in Texas?
We pick up car donations throughout the state of Texas, including:
- Houston
- Dallas
- Fort Worth
- San Antonio
- Austin
- Amarillo
- Arlington
- Plano
- College Station
- Tyler
- El Paso
- Lubbock
- Odessa
- San Marcos
- Harlingen
- New Braunfels
- Port Arthur
- Abilene
- San Angelo
- Corpus Christi
- Lufkin
- Victoria
- Waco
Is my car donation made in Texas 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 Texas?
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 Texas Motor Vehicle Department web site to obtain the necessary forms before donating without a title: Texas Motor Vehicle Department
How do I release myself from being liable for my donated vehicle in Texas?
You fill out form VTR-346 (found here) and submit it to the Texas Department of Transportation. This can also be done easily on the TxDOT website. For additional
information, please refer to the Texas DOT web site: TxDOT
What types of vehicles require a title in Texas?
Snowmobiles do NOT require a title in Texas.
Where do I sign the title before donating my car in Texas?
Texas 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.
Do I need to return the plates to my donated car to the TxDOT?
No, the plates do not need to be returned to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Texas travel guides and information sites:
- Texas Department of Public Safety: Official Texas Driving and Licensing information.
- Texas Vehicle Title Information: Vehicle title information helpful to know for your car donation in Texas.
- Vehicle Title Forms for Texas: Forms you may need for your Texas car donation, including application for replacement title, application for salvage title, etc.
- Texas Travel and Tourism Site: 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.
