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Car Donation Kentucky

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

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

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How to donate a car in KY

  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 Kentucky 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.

Mike W.
By Mike W., Louisville  KY

Easy, quick, friendly, and to a worthy cause. I recommend.

Pam B.
By Pam B., Louisville  KY

Easy process, thanks!

Mark D.
By Mark D., Louisville  KY

Pickup was easy and professional!

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.

Back-To-School Motivation

The teen dropout rate is higher than ever. Kars4Kids works to motivate teens to hang in there for the duration by organizing a backpack giveaway and street fair with live music, dancing, free food, and fun. We believe these events keep teens excited about learning and helps them to stay on track.

Keeps Kids Warm

It breaks the heart to see children inadequately dressed against the winter chill. Kars4Kids makes it a point of distributing much-needed winter coats so that no child has to shiver. Warm winter clothing is a basic need for children if we want them to grow up healthy and whole.

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Questions about donating a car in KY

We’ve got answers to all your questions about car donation in KY, 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.
Yes, we can usually pick up a vehicle without a title in Kentucky . We may 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.
If you'd prefer you may apply for a new title on your own. Here's how:
Application is made at your local county clerk's office. Application for title/registration (VTR form # TC96-182 [PDF - 61KB]) must be completed, signed by all registered owners and notarized.

For additional details visit: http://transportation.ky.gov/motor-vehicle-licensing/Pages/Vehicle-Titling-Personalized-Plates.aspx
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You will need to sign and have the title notarized in the presence of a notary public. 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 document. The signed title should be placed in the glove compartment at the time your vehicle is picked up.
Transferring your title when you donate a car in Kentucky is super simple. Just remove your license plates from the vehicle before it is towed and either return them to your local DMV office or transfer them to another vehicle. Cancel your insurance after the car's been picked up. Answers to all your title questions can be found in our Kentucky titles guide.

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

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KY fun factsA car donation that came close to setting the record for highest mileage came to us from the state of Kentucky with 359,806 miles on it. We were happy to have it!

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.
Kars4kids Car Donation

12613 Taylorsville Road
Louisville, KY 40299
859-559-4118

Sun - Thu: Open 24 Hours
Fri: 7 am - pm EST
Sat: 11 am - midnight EST

Our Areas of Service.

We pick up from all over Kentucky , including:
Adairville, Albany, Alexandria, Allen, Arlington, Ashland, Auburn, Augusta, Barbourville, Bardstown, Bardwell, Barlow, Beattyville, Beaver Dam, Bedford, Bellefonte, Bellevue, Benham, Benton, Berea, Berry, Blackey, Blaine, Bloomfield, Bonnieville, Booneville, Bowling Green, Bradfordsville, Brandenburg, Bremen, Brodhead, Bromley, Brooksville, Brownsville, Buckhorn, Burgin, Burkesville, Burnside, Butler, Cadiz, Calhoun, California, Calvert City, Camargo, Campbellsburg, Campbellsville, Campton, Caneyville, Carlisle, Carrollton, Carrsville, Catlettsburg, Cave City, Centertown, Central City, Clarkson, Clay, Clay City, Clinton, Cloverport, Coal Run Village, Cold Spring, Columbia, Columbus, Concord, Corbin, Corinth, Corydon, Covington, Crab Orchard, Crescent Springs, Crestview, Crestview Hills, Crestwood, Crittenden, Crofton, Cumberland, Cynthiana, Danville, Dawson Springs, Dayton, Dixon, Dover, Drakesboro, Dry Ridge, Earlington, Eddyville, Edgewood, Edmonton, Ekron, Elizabethtown, Elkhorn City, Elkton, Elsmere, Eminence, Erlanger, Eubank, Evarts, Ewing, Fairfield, Fairview, Falmouth, Ferguson, Flatwoods, Fleming-Neon, Flemingsburg, Florence, Fordsville, Fort Mitchell, Fort Thomas, Fort Wright, Fountain Run, Fox Chase, Frankfort, Franklin, Fredonia, Frenchburg, Fulton, Gamaliel, Georgetown, Germantown, Ghent, Glasgow, Glencoe, Goshen, Grand Rivers, Gratz, Grayson, Greensburg, Greenup, Greenville, Guthrie, Hanson, Hardin, Hardinsburg, Harlan, Harrodsburg, Hartford, Hawesville, Hazard, Hazel, Hebron Estates, Henderson, Hickman, Highland Heights, Hillview, Hindman, Hiseville, Hodgenville, Hopkinsville, Horse Cave, Hunters Hollow, Hustonville, Hyden, Independence, Inez, Irvine, Irvington, Island, Jackson, Jamestown, Jeffersonville, Jenkins, Junction City, Kenton Vale, Kevil, Kuttawa, La Center, LaFayette, La Grange, Lakeside Park, Lakeview Heights, Lancaster, Latonia Lakes, Lawrenceburg, Lebanon, Lebanon Junction, Leitchfield, Lewisburg, Lewisport, Lexington, Liberty, Livermore, Livingston, London, Lone Oak, Loretto, Louisa, Louisville, Loyall, Ludlow, Lynch, McHenry, McKee, Mackville, Madisonville, Manchester, Marion, Martin, Mayfield, Maysville, Melbourne, Mentor, Middlesborough, Midway, Millersburg, Milton, Monterey, Monticello, Morehead, Morganfield, Morgantown, Mortons Gap, Mount Olivet, Mount Sterling, Mount Vernon, Mount Washington, Muldraugh, Munfordville, Murray, Nebo, New Castle, New Haven, Newport, Nicholasville, North Middletown, Nortonville, Oak Grove, Oakland, Olive Hill, Orchard Grass Hills, Owensboro, Owenton, Owingsville, Paducah, Paintsville, Paris, Park City, Park Hills, Park Lake, Pembroke, Perryville, Pewee Valley, Pikeville, Pineville, Pioneer Village, Pippa Passes, Pleasureville, Plum Springs, Powderly, Prestonsburg, Prestonville, Princeton, Providence, Raceland, Radcliff, Ravenna, Raywick, Richmond, River Bluff, Robards, Rochester, Rockport, Russell, Russell Springs, Russellville, Ryland Heights, Sacramento, Sadieville, St. Charles, Salem, Salt Lick, Salyersville, Sanders, Sandy Hook, Sardis, Science Hill, Scottsville, Sebree, Sharpsburg, Shelbyville, Shepherdsville, Silver Grove, Simpsonville, Slaughters, Smithfield, Smithland, Smiths Grove, Somerset, Sonora, South Carrollton, Southgate, South Shore, Sparta, Springfield, Stamping Ground, Stanford, Stanton, Sturgis, Taylor Mill, Taylorsville, Tompkinsville, Trenton, Union, Uniontown, Upton, Vanceburg, Versailles, Vicco, Villa Hills, Vine Grove, Wallins Creek, Walton, Warfield, Warsaw, Water Valley, Waverly, Wayland, West Liberty, West Point, Westwood, Wheatcroft, Wheelwright, White Plains, Whitesburg, Whitesville, Wickliffe, Wilder, Williamsburg, Williamstown, Willisburg, Wilmore, Winchester, Wingo, Woodburn, Woodbury, Woodlawn, Worthington, Worthville, Wurtland

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