Car Donation Washington DC

You've come to the right place – our Kars4Kids crew in Washington DC can pick up virtually any car donation, regardless of condition, and usually without a title too.

  • Free towing in Washington DC within 24 to 48 hours
  • Tax deductible receipt
  • Vacation voucher Details
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What is considered running??
Does it run?
Have the title?

How to donate a car in Washington DC

  1. Tell us about your car

    1. Tell us about your car

    Take 2 minutes to fill out a donation form - online or over the phone.

  2. Schedule a free pickup time

    2. Schedule a free pickup

    Within 24 hours we’ll call you to arrange a convenient pickup time.

  3. We tow your car

    3. You are done!

    Within 2-4 weeks you receive a tax receipt and vacation voucher .

500,000+ donors trust us with their car.

Here’s what our Washington DC donors had to say about how donating went for them.
P.S. we didn’t make these up! They're all real donors, with real experiences.

Kimberly M.
Done the way things should be done
By Kimberly M., Greenville  RI (I donated a 1997 Subaru Legacy)

It was done the way things should be done, efficiently, quickly and with helpful people.

Wes J.
I would do it again
By Wes J., North Ogden  UT (I donated a 1994 Ford Aerostar)

It was quick and painless, they showed up when I was told to get the van. I would do it again when I have another vehicle I want to donate.

Adam S.
Took very little effort on my part
By Adam S., Bridgeview  IL (I donated a 2002 Pontiac Sunfire)

It was easy and took very little effort on my part.

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How your car donation helps

Our charity programs are the essence of what we do. We are thankful to be able to give back to many local communities across North America and to bring educational opportunities to so many children, with the help of our sister charity Oorah. We're a registered nonprofit Jewish organization. Learn about what we do and see our charity programs here.

Kars4kids Mentor Program
The Kars4kids Vision

Our vision at Kars4Kids is to enable our children to succeed throughout life. We achieve this goal through a gamut of educational, mentorship and year-round programs for our children and their families and communities. With a network of thousands of volunteers, we strive to change the world, one child at a time.

Charity Coat Distribution

The thought of parents not being able to bundle up their little ones in the frigid months because of the financial challenge is chilling. We do all we can by annually organizing winter coat giveaways. In recent years we have partnered up with a range of community leaders such as Senator Corey Booker and Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation ensuring outreach to those communities that are most in need.

After School Programs

We run an impressive amount of nationwide after-school programs. Each program has dedicated volunteers and mentors, awesome activities and lots of great kids. As many programs as we have we can't cover all locations. Therefore, Kars 4 Kids encourages others to start their own programs. This comprehensive start up guide is for people interested in helping kids in their own communities.

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Questions about donating a car in Washington DC

We’ve got answers to all your questions about car donation in Washington DC, whether you want to know more about the process or anything related to your car’s title.

The amount you can claim from the IRS as a tax deduction depends on the category applicable to you:
The IRS allows you to claim a tax deduction of:
a) The value of your vehicle up to $500. It is up to the donor to determine the fair market value.
b) The amount we sell your vehicle for - if it is more than $500.

Kars4kids is a classified 501(c)(3) charity organization. You can check with your tax advisor or accountant to determine the amount of your benefit. The deduction is of value only if the donor itemizes his or her deductions. For a more detailed overview the IRS publishes a Donors Guide to Car Donation.

Kars4Kids accepts donations of virtually all kinds of vehicles, including but not limited to: car, snow plow, boat, bus, jet ski, truck, airplane, van, trailer, motorcycle, ATV, tractor, commercial, fleet and RV (motor home) donations. Sorry, no kids.

We can usually pick up a vehicle without a title in Washington DC Washington, DC . We just need the registered owner to sign some paperwork for us.

In almost all scenarios Kars4kids will apply for the new title for you. We'll handle all the paperwork and pay the title fees too. We'll need you to sign and notarize a Power of Attorney, and provide us with a copy of the driver's license. After that we'll do all the rest of the work.
If you'd prefer you may apply for a new title on your own. Here's how:
A duplicate vehicle title may be obtained online, by visiting any DMV service location or by mailing all of the following required documents along with applicable fees to the DC DMV, P.O. Box 90120, Washington, DC, 20090. For additional details visit http://dmv.dc.gov/node/1119606

Washington DC Title
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Print and sign your name on the back of the title in the "title assignment by seller" section. The sample title document to the left of this paragraph has a blue arrow. Sign where the arrow appears using the name listed on the front page of your car title document. The signed title should be placed in the glove compartment at the time your vehicle is picked up.

  1. Remove the Plates
    The plates should be removed from the car, prior to towing.

  2. Return the Plates

    ONLINE
    Return the plates using the Online Tag Cancellation.

    MAIL
    Return your tags by mail to: DC DMV Vehicle Registration P.O. Box 90120 Washington, DC 20090
    If sending by certified mail, mail the tags to: DC DMV Processing Center 95 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20024
    The DMV will mail you a receipt for your records. You should wait until you receive your surrender tag receipt prior to canceling your insurance to ensure you do not incur insurance lapse fines.

  3. Cancel Your Insurance
    Once you've received your cancellation receipt from the DMV for your tags, you should cancel your insurance.

For a full list of frequently asked questions check out our faq section

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Washington DC fun factsA 1999 Ford F-250 takes the prize for the car with highest mileage donated in Washington, DC, clocking in at 332,000 miles!

Any information on this page related to state laws and title requirements is correct to the best of our knowledge. But because this kind of information is liable to change, please check with your local motor vehicle authority for current guidelines and requirements.

Our Areas of Service.

We cover the entire Washington DC State area.
We receive the highest amount of vehicle donations from these cities:
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