Can I Donate My Car With No Title?

Do you have an old or unwanted car? You can donate it! Donating to Wheels For Wishes is great option because we come to you with free towing and you get a great tax deduction. In other words, it pays to donate!

Do you need a title to donate your car? The answer depends on where you live. We are always available to help even if you have lost your title. You can call us at 1-855-278-9474 and one of our representatives will guide you through the process.

Can you donate a car without a title in your state? Below are each state’s title-related requirements for vehicle donation, and each state's answer to the question:

Can I donate my car without a title?

Alabama

• No
• Our title department and our call center can assist you with any questions you may have: 1-855-278-9474

Car donation in Alabama requires a signed and notarized title.

Alaska

• Yes
• But you will need a certificate of title to donate.
• You can call our helpful representatives at 1-855-278-9474 to assist you with any questions about your title and donation.

Alaska's department of motor vehicles requires a certificate of title.

Arizona

• No
• If you'd like to donate your car to benefit local Arizona wish kids, call us at 1-855-278-9474 and we can assist you with your title questions.

Arizona requires a signed and notarized title.

Arkansas

• Yes
• But you do need a certificate of title.
• If you want to donate your car and have questions about Arkansas' requirements, call us at 1-855-278-9474.

Arkansas requires a certificate of title for car donations.

California

• No
• Call us at 1-855-278-9474 if you want to donate a vehicle, or you have questions about California's requirements.

California requires the title for vehicle donation. Your donation earns you a tax deduction!

Colorado

• No
• But you do not need your title when it is picked up. You just need the title in order to complete the donation of the vehicle.
• Call our helpful representatives at 1-855-278-9474, and we will guide you through the donating experience.

Colorado does not require a title for the initial donation pick up. They do require your title to complete the car donation process.

Connecticut

• No
• But you do not need your title when your vehicle is towed away. You just need the title in order to complete the donation of the vehicle.
• Call our helpful representatives at 1-855-278-9474, and we will guide you through the donating experience.

Car donation in Connecticut does not require a title for the initial donation pick up. Connecticut does, however, require the title to complete the donation.

Delaware

• No
• Give us a call at 1-855-278-9474, and we can help you through your donation!

Delaware requires your car title.

District of Columbia

• No
• But you do not need your title when the donated vehicle is picked up. You just need the title in order to complete the donation of the vehicle.
• Contact our call center at 1-855-278-9474 for guidance with your donation.

D.C. does not require your vehicle title for initial donation pick up, but they do require the title to complete the donation.

Florida

• No
• But you do not need the title when the donated car is picked up. You do need the title to finish the donation.
• Give us a call at 1-855-278-9474 for helpful service concerning your generous donation.

Florida does not require a title for the initial donation pick up. Florida does require the title to complete the vehicle donation.

Georgia

• No
• Call us at 1-855-278-9474 with any questions you have about your title and donation.

Georgia requires your vehicle title.

Hawaii

• No
• Bring your title and donation questions to our great team at 1-855-278-9474.

Hawaii's department of motor vehicles requires your title.

Idaho

• No
• We are here to answer your questions! Call 1-855-278-9474 and we can help out if you are interested in donating your vehicle in Idaho.

Idaho requires that you have a title to donate vehicles.

Illinois

• No
• But you do not need your title when the donated vehicle is picked up. You do need the title to complete your donation.
• Give us a call at 1-855-278-9474, and our great call center staff will answer questions concerning your generous donation.

Car donation in Illinois does not require a title for the initial donation pick up. Illinois does require the title to complete the donation.

Indiana

• Yes
• But you do need a certificate of title.
• If you want to donate your unwanted car and have questions about Indiana's requirements, call us at 1-855-278-9474.

Indiana requires a certificate of title.

Iowa

• No
• But you do not need a title when vehicle donations are picked up. You do need the title to complete your donation.
• Give us a call at 1-855-278-9474, and our helpful representatives will answer your donation and title questions.

Iowa does not require your vehicle title for the initial donation pick up. They do require the title to complete your donation.

Kansas

• Yes
• But you need to apply for a duplicate title and get it before you donate.
• We're here to help! Call us at 1-855-278-9474 for answers to your title and donation questions.

If you lost your original title, you can still donate in Kansas if you apply for a duplicate title.

Kentucky

• No
• Call us at 1-855-278-9474 if you are interested in donating to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting wish kids in Kentucky.

Kentucky requires a signed and notarized title.

Louisiana

• No
• Call us at 1-855-278-9474 if you are interested in donating to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting local kids in Louisiana.

Louisiana requires your signed and notarized title.

Maine

• No
• But if your car is older than 1994, you do not need a title.
• Our donation representatives are available at 1-855-278-9474 if you want to donate and you have questions.

The state of Maine requires your car title unless your vehicle year is 1994 or older.

Maryland

• Yes
• But you do need a certificate of title.
• If you want to donate a car and/or have questions about Maryland's requirements, call us at 1-855-278-9474.

Maryland car donation requires a certificate of title.

Massachusetts

• No
• Give us a call at 1-855-278-9474 if you are interested in donating a vehicle, or you have questions about the requirements of Massachusetts.

Massachusetts requires your vehicle title.

Michigan

• No
• Call us at 1-855-278-9474 if you'd like to donate a vehicle, or you have questions about Michigan's requirements.

Michigan requires the title.

Minnesota

• No
• But you do not need your title when the donated car is picked up. You do need the title to finish your donation.
• Call us at 1-855-278-9474, and our helpful representatives will answer questions concerning your donation.

Minnesota does not require the title for the initial donation pick up. The state does require your title to complete the process of donation.

Mississippi

• No
• Contact us at 1-855-278-9474 if you want to donate a car, or you have questions about Mississippi's requirements.

Mississippi requires your vehicle's title.

Missouri

• No
• Call us at 1-855-278-9474 if you are interested in donating a car, or you have questions about Missouri's requirements.

Missouri requires the car's title.

Montana

• No
• Call us at 1-855-278-9474 if you are interested in donating to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting kids facing critical illness in Montana.

Montana requires a signed and notarized title.

Nebraska

• No
• Call 1-855-278-9474 if you are interested in donating a vehicle to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting wish children in Nebraska.

Nebraska requires a signed and notarized title for car donation.

Nevada

• No
• Call us at 1-855-278-9474 if you want to donate, or you have questions about Nevada's requirements.

Nevada requires your title.

New Hampshire

• No
• But if your vehicle is older than 1999, you do not need a title.
• Our donation representatives are available at 1-855-278-9474 if you want to donate and you have questions.

New Hampshire requires your title unless your vehicle is from 1999 or older.

New Jersey

• No
• But you don't need your title when the donated vehicle is picked up. You do need the title to complete your donation.
• Give us a call at 1-855-278-9474, and our friendly call center staff will answer questions about your generous donation.

New Jersey does not require your title for the initial donation pick up. New Jersey does require the title to complete your donation.

New Mexico

• No
• Call us at 1-855-278-9474 if you are looking at donating a car, or you have questions about New Mexico's requirements.

New Mexico requires the vehicle's title.

New York

• No
• But you do not need your title when the donated car is picked up. You do need the title for the completion of the donation.
• Call 1-855-278-9474 to chat with our helpful staff about your donation, your tax deduction, and title questions.

New York vehicle donation does not require the title for the initial donation pick up. They do require your title to complete the process.

North Carolina

• No
• Call us at 1-855-278-9474 if you want to donate an unwanted car to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting North Carolina children.

North Carolina requires your signed and notarized title.

North Dakota

• No
• Contact us at 1-855-278-9474 if you want to donate your vehicle, or you have questions about North Dakota's requirements.

North Dakota requires a title for car donation.

Ohio

• No
• Contact us at 1-855-278-9474 if you are interested in donating to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting kids in Ohio.

You need signed and notarized title to donate an unwanted vehicle in Ohio.

Oklahoma

• No
• Call us at 1-855-278-9474 and we can help with your title and donation questions.

Oklahoma requires a signed and notarized title.

Oregon

• Yes
• But you do need a certificate of title.
• If you want to donate your unwanted vehicle and have questions about Oregon's requirements, call us at 1-855-278-9474.

Oregon requires your certificate of title.

Pennsylvania

• No
• But you may apply for a replacement title if you lose yours.
• Call us at 1-855-278-9474 if you have any questions, and are interested in donating to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish kids in Pennsylvania.

Vehicle donation in Pennsylvania requires a signed and notarized title. You may apply for a duplicate title if you lose yours.

Rhode Island

• No
• But if your car is older than 1980, you do not need a title.
• Our donation representatives are available at 1-855-278-9474 if you want to donate and you have questions.

State requires the title unless your car is from 1980 or older.

South Carolina

• No
• But you do not need the title when they pick up your donated vehicle. You do need the title to finish the process of donation.
• Call our helpful representatives at 1-855-278-9474, and we will answer questions concerning your donation.

South Carolina doesn't require your title for the donation pick up. They do require the title to complete the donation.

South Dakota

• Yes
• But if you have no title, your donated car can only be sold for parts. This could affect the sale price or fair market value of your donation.
• Call 1-855-278-9474 for your title questions if you're interested in donating a vehicle.

Car Donation in South Dakota does not require the title at time of pickup. You can finish the donation without the title. However, your donated vehicle may only sell for parts if you have no title.

Tennessee

• No
• Call our vehicle donation program at 1-855-278-9474 if you want to donate your vehicle, or you have questions about Tennessee's requirements.

Car donation in Tennessee requires the car title.

Texas

• No
• Give us a call at 1-855-278-9474 if you want to donate your car, or you have questions about requirements in Texas.

Texas requires the vehicle title.

Utah

• No
• Call us at 1-855-278-9474 if you would like to donate your car, or you have questions about Utah's requirements.

Car donation in Utah requires your title.

Vermont

• No
• But you do not need your title when the donated car is picked up. You still need the title to finish your donation.
• Call us at 1-855-278-9474. Our helpful call center staff will answer questions about your generous donation.

Vermont doesn't require your title for the towing of your donation. The state does require the title to complete the donation experience.

Virginia

• No
• Contact our vehicle donation program at 1-855-278-9474 if you're interested in donating your vehicle, or you have questions about Virginia's requirements.

Virginia requires the vehicle's title. You cannot donate a car without a title.

Washington

• Yes
• But the title needs to be in your name.
• And a vehicle donation program may need you to sign two Vehicle Power of Attorney forms so they can apply for a duplicate title.
• Call us at 1-855-278-9474 for any title questions or Vehicle Power of Attorney forms questions if you're interested in donating.

State does not require a physical title as long as the title is in your name. Wheels For Wishes may require you to sign two Vehicle Power of Attorney forms so we can apply for a duplicate title.

West Virginia

• No
• But you don't need the title when the donated car is picked up. You still need your title to complete your donation.
• Give us a call at 1-855-278-9474, and our great call center staff representatives will answer questions about your donation.

West Virginia car donation does not require your title for the initial donation pick up. However, West Virginia does require the title to complete the donation. You cannot go through with the donation for a car without a title.

Wisconsin

• No
• But you do not need your title when your unwanted vehicle is towed away. You do need the title to finish your donation.
• Call 1-855-278-9474, and our helpful staff will answer questions concerning the donation of your unwanted car.

Wisconsin does not require the title for the initial donation pick up. You will need the title to complete your donation.

Wyoming

• No
• Call us at 1-855-278-9474 if you are interested in donating to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish kids in Wyoming.

Wyoming requires your signed and notarized title for your car.

Can I sell my car to a junkyard without the title?

You may think it's easier to sell your car to a junkyard due to the title requirements around the country. All of the above rules also apply when you try to get rid of your car at a junk yard. You still need to prove you are the registered owner when you sell your car, even if it's to a junk yard.

You may find that it is often more worth it to donate your car than to junk it.

Here's a few reasons why:

• Donating it results in benefiting amazing charities like Make-A-Wish (when you donate your vehicle to Wheels For Wishes).
• We come to you with free towing.
• You get a great tax deduction for your donation. It really pays to donate!

So, you could get rid of your car at a junk yard if you are the registered owner. But car donation is really fast and easy, and it benefits you and local kids! Think twice before you simply try to get rid of your car.

Who Should I Donate My Car To?

You should donate your vehicle to Wheels For Wishes! These benefits show you why:

• Our helpful representatives will guide you through your donation and answer your questions
• We come to you with free donation pick up and towing
• We accept most car donations, running or not
• The process is fast and easy
• We are a nonprofit organization, so your donation comes with a tax deductible receipt!

How To Donate Your Car

After learning your state’s title requirements, you are ready to donate! It just takes three easy steps:

• Call us at 1-855-278-9474 or fill out an online donation form.
• We contact you within 24 hours of the next business day to schedule your free pick up. We will come pick up and tow away your donation for free.
• Finally, we mail your tax-deductible receipt. Use this during tax season to claim your tax deduction.