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Car Donation Louisiana

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

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

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Vehicles Year, Make and Model
Title Info
Have the title?

This is your last step.

Mailing Address


Contact Info


License Plate or VIN (optional)


And one last thing...

How to donate a car in LA

  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 Louisiana 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.

Richard A.
By Richard A., New Orleans  LA

I made a phone call and then the process started very smoothly. The only issue was the delay in the mail service for the title of the car.

Alexandria A.
By Alexandria A., New Orleans  LA

Donates to primarily Jewish children. Are Jewish children marginalized in America? I didn’t realize there was a plight amongst Jewish children in this country.

Ra.
By Ra., New Orleans  LA

No guesswork, everything was super hands-off and really well explained throughout the whole process.

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.

Feeding The Hungry

When kids are hungry, it's hard for them to concentrate in the classroom. We partnered with a local food bank to distribute food to local families, ensuring parents have access to the nutritious food items growing children need most. It's a lot of work to coordinate it all, but the reward is seeing happy, healthy, growing children.

Learning And Growth

We understand that learning isn't only about reading, writing, and arithmatic, but about building wholesome, happy children, too. Each child has unique gifts to be fostered and his own potential to reach. We help make that happen by providing the ideal conditions for educating the complete child.

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Questions about donating a car in LA

We’ve got answers to all your questions about car donation in LA, 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 Louisiana . 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:
A Vehicle Application form (DPSMV1799) must be completed and the "Duplicate Title Affidavit" section must be completed and notarized.

All documents and fees must be submitted simultaneously to the local Office of Motor Vehicles or mailed to:
Office of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 64886
Baton Rouge, LA 70896

For additional details visit: http://www.expresslane.org/Pages/faqs/tar_q15.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 ownership of your car when you donate it in Louisiana is as simple as 1. remove your license plates from the vehicle before it is picked up and either destroy them or return them to your local motor vehicle office 2. complete a notice of vehicle transfer online, and 3. cancel your insurance after the car's been towed. More details on this process and answers to all your titles questions are on our Louisiana titles page.

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

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Ready to donate?

LA fun factsThe most environmentally-friendly car donation ever received by Kars4Kids was a toy Matchbox car. No need for towing companies, the donor just mailed it in.

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

201 Saint Charles Avenue #114-276
New Orleans, LA 70170
504-613-0979

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 Louisiana , including:
Abbeville, Alexandria, Baker, Bastrop, Baton Rouge, Bogalusa, Bossier City, Breaux Bridge, Bunkie, Carencro, Covington, Crowley, Denham Springs, DeQuincy, De Ridder, Donaldsonville, Eunice, Franklin, Gonzales, Grambling, Gretna, Hammond, Harahan, Houma, Jeanerette, Jennings, Kaplan, Kenner, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Leesville, Mandeville, Mansfield, Marksville, Minden, Monroe, Morgan City, Natchitoches, New Iberia, New Orleans, New Roads, Oakdale, Opelousas, Patterson, Pineville, Plaquemine, Ponchatoula, Port Allen, Rayne, Ruston, St. Gabriel, St. Martinville, Scott, Shreveport, Slidell, Springhill, Sulphur, Tallulah, Thibodaux, Ville Platte, Westlake, West Monroe, Westwego, Winnfield, Winnsboro, Zachary

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