Colorado Car Donation

Donating your car in
Colorado is easy!

Free statewide pickup · IRS-approved 501(c)3 charity · Running or not · Any condition accepted · We handle all the paperwork

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How car donation works in Colorado

We handle all the paperwork so you don’t have to.

1

Fill out the form

Complete our 2-minute online form or call 877-505-5775. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

2

We arrange free pickup

We schedule a licensed tow truck to your Colorado location at no charge — same or next day pickup.

3

Receive your tax receipt

You get a receipt at pickup. Within 30 days of the sale we mail your IRS Form 1098-C for your tax deduction.

Donating your car in Colorado

The process takes about 2 minutes. We handle everything else — free towing, paperwork, and your IRS tax receipt.

What vehicles do we accept in Colorado?Cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, motorcycles, boats, RVs, and trailers — running or non-running, in any condition.
Is my Colorado donation tax deductible?Yes. Your donation benefits Activated Ministries, an IRS-recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit (EIN: 33-0857142). If your vehicle sells for over $500 you can deduct the full sale price. Under $500, deduct fair market value up to $500. Note: you must itemize deductions to benefit.
Before the tow truck arrives:Remove your license plates and all personal belongings. Cancel your insurance after pickup. Keep your copy of the signed title and donation receipt.

Where to sign your Colorado title

Colorado title signing is done on the back. Use blue or black ink only. Sign exactly as your name appears on the title.

Colorado vehicle title — where to sign for car donation STATE OF CO — BACK OF TITLE Transfer of Ownership / Odometer Disclosure Seller’s Signature.← sign here2nd owner if AND1Step 1 — Sign“Seller’s Signature.”Seller’s Hand Printed Name(s).← print name here2Step 2 — Print name“Seller’s Hand Printed Name” Buyer section Leave blank Dealer reassignment — leave blank Layout representative — field positions may vary on your actual title
1
Sign your name

On the back of the title where it reads “Seller’s Signature.”

2
Print your full name

Where it reads “Seller’s Hand Printed Name(s).”

Multiple owners on the title?Colorado requires ALL listed owners to sign — both must sign and print regardless of AND/OR.
⚠️ Don’t void your titleBlue or black ink only. No white-out, corrections, or strikethroughs. Don’t sign in the dealer section. Leave the buyer section blank — we fill it in.
Lien or bank name on the title?The lienholder must sign to release their interest, or provide a lien release letter. Call us — we can help.

Lost your Colorado title? Here’s how to get a duplicate

Contact the Colorado DMV to apply for a replacement title.

Fee
$8.20
In person
Same day
By mail
1–2 wks
Online
✓ Yes

Apply online

Colorado DMV →

Form: DR 2539A (Request for Duplicate Title)

Apply at your county motor vehicle office

No title? We can often still help.In many cases we can pick up your vehicle without a title, or apply for the duplicate on your behalf and cover the $8.20 fee. Call 877-505-5775 to discuss your situation.

Colorado cities we pick up in

Some of the cities we serve:

Denver
Colorado Springs
Aurora
Fort Collins
Lakewood
Thornton
Arvada
Westminster
Pueblo
Boulder
Centennial
Highlands Ranch
Greeley
Longmont
Loveland
Broomfield
Castle Rock
Commerce City
Parker
Northglenn

Not seeing your city? We pickup throughout the State of Colorado and will pickup in your city.

Colorado car donation — frequently asked questions

We typically arrange same or next day pickup anywhere in Colorado. Call us at 877-505-5775 if you have a specific schedule.
In most cases yes — Colorado requires a signed title to transfer ownership. However we can often help if you don’t have the title. We may apply for a duplicate on your behalf (covering the $8.20 fee). Call us to discuss your situation.
Yes — we accept most non-running vehicles — even if the vehicle is totaled. We cannot accept shells, or cars lacking wheels/tires.
If your vehicle sells for $500 or more you can deduct the full sale price. Under $500, you can claim fair market value up to $500. We mail your IRS Form 1098-C within 30 days of the sale. You must itemize deductions to benefit.
Cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, motorcycles, boats, RVs, trailers and industrial equipment — running or non-running, in almost any condition.
Your vehicle is sold at auction or through our partner network, and 100% of the net proceeds go to Activated Ministries — funding scholarships, an orphanage in Uganda, disaster relief, and children’s education programs worldwide.

Ready to donate your Colorado vehicle?

Free statewide pickup · Takes 2 minutes · IRS-approved 501(c)3 tax receipt

Start Your Donation → Call 877-505-5775