About Copart
Copart is the largest salvage and clean-title auction in the country. Starting in California in 1982, Copart operates in 11 countries with over 1,000,000 registered members. All auctions are online, with no live auctioneer or lanes.
Auction locations
Copart has 215 locations across North America and lists 250,000+ vehicles a day. You bid online from wherever you are, and you only visit a yard to collect what you bought.
215 locations
Public auctions
119 of Copart's 215 yards sell to the public in some form. State laws and regulations limit which vehicles the public may buy, and often allow salvage-branded vehicles to be sold to licensed Dealers only.
Membership cost
Copart membership fees are based on your ability and cost to bid. A paid membership increases your maximum bid authorization. Pick the one that covers your planned purchases.
| Tier | Cost | How much you can bid |
|---|---|---|
| Guest | Free | Browsing only Watch a sale run. A look around before you commit. |
| Basic | $99/yr | Up to $2,000 Watchlists and saved searches. One vehicle at a time. |
| Basic + Deposit | $99/yr | Over $2,000 Needs 10% of your max bid down — a $3,500 bid needs $350. Five at a time. |
| Premier | $249/yr | $100,000 a day One-time refundable $400 deposit. Bid on 10, buy 3 per day. |
Vehicle types
Bidding types
- Pre-bidSet your max before the sale; the system bids for you up to your limit.
- Live biddingReal-time online bidding while the virtual sale runs.
- Buy It NowSkip the auction, pay the listed price.
- Counter biddingReserve not met? Negotiate with the seller after the sale.
- KioskOn-site kiosks at Copart yards, for bidding in person.
Copart buyer fee calculator
Work out my total
Your winning bid is not what you pay. Buyer fees, gate fees and a condition report stack on top — this works out the real number for any bid.
FAQ
Is Copart open to the public?
Yes — but what the public can buy varies by state and title type. Public buyers pay tax and registration.
Do I need a Dealer license to buy at Copart?
Not always — some vehicles in some states sell to anyone. Copart offers an option for public buyers to use a Broker — a licensed Dealer who bids on your behalf and handles the transaction. A Dealer license lets you skip the Broker, choose from any vehicle type, and buy for resale under a tax exemption.
What is a condition report, and is it worth $35?
Copart is 100% online, so you bid from photos — the condition report is how you see more. $35 buys videos, extra photos and 50+ checks, in English or Spanish. Third-party inspection reports go further, coming back in 24–48 business hours with damage and repair-cost detail. On anything you can't afford to guess on, it's the cheapest part of the purchase.
Does Copart deliver vehicles?
Yes — domestic delivery to most US addresses, with the estimated cost shown on each vehicle's listing page. Most vehicles are picked up within six business days. International shipping runs through partnered providers.
Is there a Copart near me?
Almost certainly. There are 215 locations — 206 across all 50 US states and 9 in five Canadian provinces. Bidding is online wherever you are; you only visit a yard to pick the vehicle up. Use the state list above to find yours.
Can I sell my car at Copart?
Copart's sale lanes are for insurance companies, banks, fleets and dealers — not walk-up sellers. Individuals sell through CashForCars.com, which Copart owns. Dealers and businesses with volume go through Copart's seller programs.
How do I pay for a car I win?
Wire, debit, cashier's check, money order, MoneyGram or a company check. Credit cards work up to a $20,000 daily limit, and Google Pay, Apple Pay and PayPal are accepted. Financing runs through Westlake or NextGear, and businesses buying 25+ vehicles a year can use ePay.
How do I log into my Copart account?
This page doesn't host Copart's login — that's a separate step at copart.com once you've registered. From there you can check auction schedules, track bids, review what you've bought or sold, and manage invoices and shipping.
Is Copart legit?
Copart is a NASDAQ-listed company (CPRT) founded in 1982, selling for insurance companies, banks and fleets at 215 North American locations. The catch isn't legitimacy — it's knowing the fees and the title rules before you bid. That's what this page is for.
Everything else Copart offers 5 services
- Broker services
- A licensed dealer who buys on your behalf when you don't have the license — they bid, they handle the transaction. Or skip the middleman and get your own license. Full guide: Copart’s Broker Alliance.
- Transportation & shipping
- Domestic delivery to most US addresses; the estimate sits on each listing page. Most vehicles are picked up within six business days. International runs through partnered providers with customs help.
- Third-party inspections
- Independent reports in 24–48 business hours — condition, damage and repair costs for passenger, commercial and recreational vehicles.
- Mobile apps
- Three: the Copart app (browse, bid, watchlists, live sales for Basic/Premier) · the Seller app (lot management) · the Transportation app (tow providers, gate passes, dispatch).
- Customer service
- Copart Direct 1 (800) 381-6219 · Dealer services 1 (888) 616-1237 · Member services 1 (972) 391-5400 · Vehicle status 1 (877) 424-5568.
Copart's other brands
Purple WaveConstruction & ag equipment
CashForCars.comSell your car direct
NPAPowersports
CrashedToysRepairable powersports
U-Pull-ItSelf-service parts (UK)
Copart FinlandFormerly AVK (Autovahinkokeskus)
WOMAccident vehicles (Germany)
CarConverterNow CashForCars UK
PowerSport BuyersWe buy motorcycles, ATVs & UTVs
QuickAuctionList vehicles & equipment direct
- Headquarters: Dallas, Texas.
- NASDAQ: CPRT — independent public company since 1994.
- Also owns NPA, the powersports auction house.
- Its Adelanto, CA yard sells every other Monday — the network's only biweekly sale.