Car donation in
Illinois is easy!
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When you donate a car in IL we’ll pick it up for free, and often within 24 hours.
Save $$$ on Taxes
Get a tax deduction for the fair market value of the car - up to $500, or the price we sell the car for.
Help Kids
Your donation supports the youth & educational programs of nonprofit Kars4Kids & our sister charity Oorah.
How to donate a car in Illinois.
Take 2 minutes to fill out a donation form - online or over the phone.
We’ll call you within 24 hours to arrange a convenient pickup time for your vehicle donation.
Within 2-4 weeks you receive a tax deductible receipt and vacation voucher.
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Your car donation directly helps kids
Kars4Kids is a registered Jewish nonprofit providing educational, social and mentoring support to kids across North America. See how
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Math Circles of Chicago offers free access to enrichment activities that are so much fun kids don’t even know they’re learning math.
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How big a tax credit will I get for my car donation in Illinois?
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.
What donations does Kars4Kids accept in Illinois?
Can I donate a car to charity without a title in Illinois ?
In the following counties, you’ll just need to provide proof of ownership such as copy of registration or insurance card : Adams, Alexander, Bond, Boone, Brown, Bureau, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Coles, Cook, Crawford, Cumberland, De Witt, DeKalb, Douglas, DuPage, Edgar, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Ford, Franklin, Fulton, Gallatin, Greene, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henderson, Henry, Iroquois, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jersey, Jo Daviess, Johnson, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Knox, La Salle, Lake, Lawrence, Lee, Livingston, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Mason, Massac, McDonough, McHenry, McLean, Menard, Mercer, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Ogle, Peoria, Perry, Piatt, Pike, Pope, Pulaski, Putnam, Randolph, Richland, Rock Island, Saline, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Shelby, St. Clair, Stark, Stephenson, Tazewell, Union, Vermilion, Wabash, Warren, Washington, Wayne, White, Whiteside, Will, Williamson, Winnebago, Woodford
Where do I sign my Illinois title?
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Find answers to all your IL title questions.
How do I transfer ownership of my car when I donate it in Illinois?
All plates must be removed from your car prior to towing. Destroy the plates if they are not going to be transfered to another vehicle.
You may transfer the plates to a new vehicle by filling out the Application for Vehicle Transaction and bringing it to your local Secretary of State facility .
2. Seller's Report of Sale
Complete the Notice of Sale attached to the bottom of your title. Then mail it to:
Secretary of State Vehicle Services
Department Record Inquiry
Division 501 S. Second St., Rm. 408
Springfield, IL 62756
3. Cancel your insurance
Cancel your insurance after your car has been towed.
Visit http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/ for more information on your state car donation laws.
No title? Here's how you can replace a missing title when donating a car in Illinois.
If you'd prefer you may apply for a new title on your own. Here's how:
Fill out the Application for Vehicle Transaction(s) (VSD 190). Check the box for Duplicate Title in the top section.
You may submit application in person at a Secretary of State facility.
To submit by mail, send your application to:
Office of the Secretary of State
Vehicle Records Processing Division
501 S. 2nd. St., Room 424
Springfield, IL 62756-6666
For more information visit http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/vehicles/title_and_registration/duplicate_titles.html
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* 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.
Financial disclosure: Kars4Kids is exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and qualifies for the maximum charitable contribution deduction by donors. Our Federal Identification Number is 22-374-6050.Financial information may be obtained directly from your state agency.