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Car Donation Texas

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

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

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How to donate a car in TX

  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 Texas 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.

Darlene W.
Amazed at the professionalism and kindness
By Darlene W., Richland Hills  TX (I donated a 1998 Chevrolet Lumina)

KarsforKids came right out the next day after I called them and got the car. I was really amazed at the professionalism and kindness of the gentleman that picked it up. This is a great organization and I commend you all for helping children. Thank you so . . .

John M.
All you need is your title and keys
By John M., Katy  TX (I donated a 1995 Mercury Mystique)

It is very easy. All you need is your title and the keys,. You need to take your license plates down. You do not have to do anything. Enjoy 3 days and 2 nights hotel in your vacation, and you can claim 500 tax deductible.

Timothy S.
A very good experience
By Timothy S., Richardson  TX (I donated a 1998 Ford Escort)

I donated my car in December and the whole process was easy. They picked up my car even earlier than promised, called ahead to make sure I was home, and provided me with the receipts and paperwork needed for me to claim a deduction on my taxes. Al. . .

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.

Fun Holiday Getaways

Watch a whole lot of people having fun in the Kars4Kids holiday retreat video. Everyone needs a vacation to recharge their batteries. But not everyone has the wherewithal to get away. Kars4Kids makes dreams come true, sponsoring vacations for children in need along with their mentor volunteers for a week of unlimited fun.

Ensuring Academic Success

Our number one priority at Kars4Kids is to make a success of every child we help. Getting a high school diploma is in large measure, a child‘s insurance policy for the future. We carefully match tutors and mentors with the children we help, to ensure kids will make it through school with flying colors.

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Questions about donating a car in TX

We’ve got answers to all your questions about car donation in TX, 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 Texas . 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): Angelina, Austin, Grimes, Jasper, Jefferson, Madison, Montgomery, Newton, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Waller, Washington, Wharton
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:
Complete Form VTR-34, Application for a Certified Copy of Title.
Mail the application to:
TxDMV
1601 Southwest Parkway,
Suite A
Wichita Falls, TX 76302 .

For more details visit: https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle/get-a-copy-of-your-title
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You will need to sign the front, and the back of the title document. The sample document to the left of this paragraph has two red arrows. Sign where both arrows appear 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 all plates
All plates must be removed from your car prior to towing. It is simple and free to transfer your license plates to your new vehicle. The TxDMV encourages you to transfer your plates because it protects you.

2. Registration Sticker
Remove the windshield registration sticker.

3. File a vehicle transfer notification
When a Texas-titled vehicle is sold or traded in, the seller needs to file a vehicle transfer notification.

4. Cancel your insurance
Cancel your insurance after your car has been towed.

Visit https://www.txdmv.gov/ for more information on your state car donation laws.

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

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Ready to donate?

TX fun factsWho doesn’t want a Hummer? The Hummer donated by Lee S. of Melissa, TX, in 2003 sure was a wanted vehicle, selling for $10,000 in 2011

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

1100 Northville Street
Houston, TX 77038
214-271-9370

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 Texas , including:
Abbott City, Abilene, Addison, Alamo City, Alamo Heights, Albany City, Aldine, Alice, Allen, Alpine, Alvarado, Alvin, Amarillo, Ames, Anahuac, Anderson Mill, Andrews, Angleton, Aransas Pass, Archer, Argyle, Arlington, Athens, Atlanta, Austin, the state capital, Austwell, Averytown, Azle, Bailey's Prairie, Baird, Balch Springs, Ballinger, Barrett, Bartonville, Bastrop, Bay City, Baytown, Beach City, Beaumont, Bedford, Bee Cave, Beeville, Bellaire, Bellmead, Bellville, Belton, Benbrook, Big Bend, Big Lake, Big Sandy, Big Spring, Blue Ridge, Boerne, Bogata, Bolivar Peninsula, Bonham, Booker, Borger, Breckenridge, Bremond, Brenham, Bridge City, Bridgeport, Brookshire, Brookside Village, Brownsville, Brownwood, Bryan, Buda, Buffalo, Burkburnett, Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, Calvert, Cameron, Camp Wood, Canadian, Canton, Canyon, Carrollton, Carthage, Castroville, Cedar Hill, Cedar Park, Centerville, Chappell Hill, Christoval, Cibolo, Cisco, Clear Lake, Cleburne, Cleveland, Clifton, Clute, Clyde, Cockrell Hill, Coldspring, College Station, Colleyville, Colony, Columbus, Comanche, Combine, Comfort, Commerce, Conroe, Converse, Coolidge, Cooper Canyon, Coppell, Copperas Cove, Corinth, Corpus Christi, Corsicana, Cove, Crane, Crosby, Cross Plains, Crowell, Crowley, Crystal Beach, Cuero, Cumings, Cut and Shoot, Daingerfield, Daisetta, Dalhart, Dallas, Danbury, Dayton, Dayton Lakes, De Leon, Decatur, Deer Park, Del Rio, Denison, Denton, Denver City, DeSoto, Detroit, Devers, Dickinson, Donna, Dripping Springs, Dublin, Dumas, Duncanville, Eagle Pass, Eden, Eola, Early, Eastland, Edinburg, El Campo, El Paso, Eldorado, Elgin, Elysian Fields, Emory, Ennis, Euless, Fairfield, Farmers Branch, Farmersville, Farwell, Flatonia, Flower Mound, Forney, Fort Davis, Fort Stockton, Fort Worth, Franklin, Fredericksburg, Freeport, Friendswood, Frisco, Fulshear, Gainesville, Galveston, Garden Ridge, Garland, Gatesville, Georgetown, Giddings, Gilmer, Glenn Heights, Glenrose, Goliad, Gonzales, Gordon, Graham, Granbury, Grand Prairie, Grape Creek, Grapeland, Grapevine, Hale Center, Hallettsville, Hallsville, Haltom City, Hamilton, Hardin, Harker Heights, Harleton, Harlingen, Harriett, Haskell, Hearne, Hempstead, Hewitt, Hico, Hidalgo, Highland Village, Highlands, Hill Country Village, Hillsboro, Hilshire Village, Hondo, Houston, Huntsville, Hurst, Independence, Ingleside on the Bay, Irving, Jacksboro, Jacksonville, Jamaica Beach, Jasper, Jefferson, Jewett, Johnson City, Junction, Karnack, Katy, Keller, Kemah, Kenefick, Kennedale, Kerens, Kerrville, Kilgore, Killeen, Kingwood, Krum, Kyle, La Marque, La Porte, Lacy Lakeview, LaGrange, Lake Brownwood, Lake Dallas, Lake Jackson, Lakeway, Lampasas, Lancaster, Laredo, League City, Leander, Leon Valley, Leonard, Levelland, Lewisville, Lindale, Littlefield, Live Oak, Livingston, Lockhart, Longview, Lorenzo, Los Fresnos, Lubbock, Lucas, Lufkin, Lumberton, Mansfield, Marble Falls, Marlin, Marshall, Mason, Mathis, McAllen, McGregor, McKinney, Menard, Merkel, Mesquite, Mexia, Midland, Miles, Millersview, Mineola, Mission, Missouri City, Monahans, Mont Belvieu, Moody, Morgans Point, Moulton, Mount Pleasant, Murphy, Nacogdoches, Nassau Bay, Neiderwald, Nesbitt, New Boston, New Braunfels, North Cleveland, North Richland Hills, Oak Point, Odessa, Old River-Winfree, Onalaska, Orange, Overton, Paint Rock, Palestine, Pampa, Paris, Parker, Pasadena, Pearland, Pecos, Perryton, Pflugerville, Pharr, Pittsburg, Plainview, Plano, Plum Grove, Ponder, Port Aransas, Port Arthur, Port Lavaca, Portland, Possum Kingdom Lake, Post, Presidio, Prosper, Quanah, Ranger, Ravenna, Red Oak, Reno, Richardson, Richland, Riesel, Rising Star, River Oaks, Roanoke, Robinson, Rockwall, Rosenberg, Round Rock, Round Top, Rowena, Rowlett, Rusk, Sachse, Saginaw, Salado, San Angelo, San Antonio, San Benito, San Marcos, San Saba, Sanctuary, Sanderson, Sanger, Santa Anna, Santa Fe, Savoy, Schertz, Scottsville, Scurry, Seabrook, Seagoville, Sealy, Seguin, Seymour, Shamrock, Shavano, Shenandoah, Sheldon, Sherman, Shiner, Shoreacres, Silsbee, Slaton, Smithville, Snyder, Somerville, Sonora, Sour Lake, South Padre Island, Southlake, Spearman, Spring Valley, Springtown, Spur, Stephenville, Stowell, Sugar Land, Sunnyvale, Sweetwater, Tahoka, Taylor, Teague, Temple, Terrell, Texarkana, Texas City, The Colony, The Woodlands, Tiki Island, Timpson, Tioga, Toledo Bend Lake, Tom Bean, Tomball, Trophy Club, Troup, Turkey, Tyler, Uncertain, Universal City, University Place, Utopia, Van Horn, Venus, Victoria, Vidor, Village of Tiki Island, Waco, Waskom, Watauga, Waxahachie, Weatherford, Webster, Weslaco, West Columbia, West Lake Hills, West Orange, West University Place, Westchase District, Westlake, Wheeler, White Oak, White Settlement, Whitehouse, Wichita Falls, Willow Park, Wimberley, Windrest, Winnie, Winters, Wolfe, Woodlawn, Woodway, Wortham, Wylie, Yoakum

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