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Car Donation Indiana

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

  • Free towing in IN within 24 to 48 hours
  • Tax deductible receipt
  • Vacation voucher Details

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How to donate a car in IN

  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 Indiana 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.

Tim L.
All were very professional. Good communication
By Tim L., Indianapolis  IN (I donated a 1986 Chrysler Le Baron)

A little mix up with when it was going to be picked up. Other than that, you all were very professional. Good communication.

Jennie G.
Very good and fast pickup
By Jennie G., Shelbyville  IN (I donated a 1997 Oldsmobile LSS)

very good and fast pickup of vehicle, ( but have not recieved tax break paperwork)

Columbus R.
Excellent. Smooth transition
By Columbus R., Gary  IN (I donated a 1997 Nissan Altima)

Excellent. No problems. Smooth transition.

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

Kars4Kids‘ vision is to give our children the ability to succeed in life. We focus on educational, mentorship and year-round programs for our children, their families and their communities, looking at the big picture of our children‘s development and the environment they grow up in. We rely on thousands of volunteers to help us change the world, one child at a time.

Create Lasting Memories

Our well-appointed summer camp facilities offer children the chance of a lifetime. Here in the country, children learn about their surroundings, build lasting friendships, and take turns helping out with the exotic animals in our camp menagerie. Your support helps us offer generous scholarships to help children create precious memories of an unforgettable summer camp experience.

Building Our Youth

Kids learn a great deal at home and at school, but in the hours in between we're there to teach children leadership and life skills and a whole lot more. From vocational training, to becoming a youth leader or serving the community, we teach kids how to be fuller, rounder human beings and members of society.

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Questions about donating a car in IN

We’ve got answers to all your questions about car donation in IN, 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 Indiana . We just need the registered owner to sign some paperwork for us.

In the following counties, you’ll just need to provide proof of ownership. Just provide a proof of ownership (such as copy of registration or insurance card): Adams, Allen, Bartholomew, Benton, Blackford, Boone, Brown, Carroll, Cass, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Crawford, Daviess, De Kalb, Dearborn, Decatur, Delaware, Dubois, Elkhart, Fayette, Floyd, Fountain, Franklin, Fulton, Gibson, Grant, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Harrison, Hendricks, Henry, Howard, Huntington, Jackson, Jasper, Jay, Jefferson, Jennings, Johnson, Knox, Kosciusko, La Porte, Lagrange, Lake, Lawrence, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Martin, Miami, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Newton, Noble, Ohio, Orange, Owen, Parke, Perry, Pike, Porter, Posey, Pulaski, Putnam, Randolph, Ripley, Rush, Scott, Shelby, Spencer, St. Joseph, Starke, Steuben, Sullivan, Switzerland, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Union, Vanderburgh, Vermillion, Vigo, Wabash, Warren, Warrick, Washington, Wayne, Wells, White, Whitley
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.
If you'd prefer you may apply for a new title on your own. Here's how:
There are a couple ways to apply for a new title.

1. myBMV.com

2. License branch

3. BMV Certified Partner location

4. U.S. Mail.

Complete the Application for Certificate of Title - State Form 44049

Mail to:
Indiana BMV
100 North Senate Avenue
Room 411
Indianapolis, IN 46204

For more info visit http://www.in.gov/bmv/2333.htm
Indiana Title
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The sample title document to the left of this paragraph has a red arrow. Sign where the arrow appears using the name listed on the front page of your car title. The signed title should be placed in the glove compartment at the time your vehicle is picked up.
  1. Remove plates
    Remove the plates from the car prior to it being towed. You do not need to return the vehicle's license plate or registration to the BMV. To ensure that the plates are not used illegally on another vehicle you should deface the plates.

  2. Excise Tax Refund
    You may be eligible for an excise tax refund. Visit any Indiana license branch.

  3. Stop insurance
    Cancel your insurance once your car has been towed.

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

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IN fun factsComing in at second place for car donation with the highest mileage ever was a Honda Accord donated by Dalwara S. of Fishers, IN. The car had 457,778 miles on it at the time of donation.

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.
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Fri: 7 am - pm EST
Sat: 11 am - midnight EST

Our Areas of Service.

We pick up from all over Indiana , including:
Alexandria, Anderson, Angola, Attica, Auburn, Aurora, Batesville, Bedford, Beech Grove, Berne, Bicknell, Bloomington,Bluffton, Boonville, Brazil, Butler, Cannelton, Carmel, Charlestown, Clinton, Columbia City, Columbus, Connersville, Covington, Crawfordsville, Crown Point, Decatur, Delphi, Dunkirk, East Chicago, Elkhart, Elwood, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Frankfort, Franklin, Garrett,Gary, Gas City, Goshen, Greencastle, Greendale, Greenfield, Greensburg, Greenwood, Hammond, Hartford City, Hobart, Huntingburg, Huntington, Indianapolis, Jasonville, Jasper, Jeffersonville, Jonesboro, Kendallville, Knox, Kokomo, Lafayette, Lake Station, La Porte, Lawrence, Lawrenceburg, Lebanon, Ligonier, Linton, Logansport, Loogootee, Madison, Marion, Martinsville, Michigan City, Mishawaka, Mitchell, Monticello, Montpelier, Mount Vernon, Muncie, Nappanee, New Albany, New Castle, New Haven, Noblesville, North Vernon, Oakland City, Peru, Petersburg, Plymouth, Portage, Portland, Princeton, Rensselaer, Richmond, Rising Sun, Rochester, Rockport, Rushville, Salem, Scottsburg, Seymour, Shelbyville, South Bend, Southport, Sullivan, Tell City, Terre Haute, Tipton, Union City, Valparaiso, Vincennes, Wabash, Warsaw, Washington, West Lafayette, Whiting, Winchester, Woodburn

As one of the biggest car donation charities we accept donations throughout the USA.