Copart - Anchorage
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
Online-only auto auctions for salvage and clean-title vehicles; includes Preliminary Bidding, Live Online Auctions, and Buy It Now listings.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Not specified on a fixed weekly basis on the public page; Copart lists upcoming auction dates/times for AK - Anchorage on the location page (live online auctions).
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart offers transportation quotes and booking through Copart Transportation from your account. Coverage and pricing vary by distance, vehicle type and location; quotes are provided online.
Buyer Fee Details
Generally two business days of free storage after the sale; storage fees begin on the third business day (per Copart Member Terms; exact details appear on your invoice).
Seller Fees
Not specified publicly as a fixed schedule. Copart markets seller services (towing, storage, auction listing), but detailed seller fee amounts are not published; sellers are quoted/contracted directly.
Storage Holding Fees
Copart storage begins after the initial free storage period following the sale. Copart’s Member Terms state that storage fees begin accruing after the free storage window (generally after the second business day following the sale). The exact daily storage fee amount varies by lot/location and appears on your invoice at checkout.
Who can Register
Public buyers and licensed dealers can register online. Membership types include Basic (free) and Premier (paid). A refundable security deposit is required to bid (commonly 10% of your max bid, minimum deposit applies). Some lots require business/dealer licenses; public buyers may purchase no-license-required lots or use a Copart Registered Broker for restricted lots.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Common U.S. buyer payment options include wire transfer and cashier’s check/money order; online payment options may be available in your Copart account. Credit/debit cards are typically accepted for deposits, not for full vehicle balances. Cash is not accepted at most locations. Payment due dates and accepted methods are shown on your invoice and in your account.
Bidding Methods
Online only via Copart.com and the Copart - Online Auto Auctions mobile app (no in-person bidding at yards).
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Apps and who needs them: Buyers can use the Copart - Online Auto Auctions app to search, bid, manage purchases and display digital gate passes (iOS/Android). Sellers can use the Copart GO app to list vehicles (not for buyers). Copart’s in-house Copart Transportation service can be requested via the website/account; third-party transporters picking up a vehicle for a buyer do not need a special app but must be assigned as the pickup agent and bring ID. Anchorage’s auction dates/times are posted on the location page and may change; verify before bidding/pickup, and confirm local business hours (Alaska Time).
Pickup Rules
Vehicles must be paid in full before pickup. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and your buyer number. If sending a third-party transporter, assign them as the pickup person in your Copart account; they must present ID and pickup details at the yard. Copart provides forklift loading assistance for standard vehicles; you are responsible for securing the load. Yard safety rules apply (e.g., safety vests and closed-toe shoes; no minors in yard). Driving vehicles off the yard is generally not permitted; plan transport.
Policies
Licensing restrictions vary by lot; Alaska public buyers can bid on no-license-required lots, but restricted lots require a dealer/business license or a Copart Registered Broker.; Safety rules in yards typically require safety vests and closed-toe footwear; no minors allowed in yard areas.; Late payment and storage fees may apply if payment or pickup deadlines are missed; details are provided on your invoice and in the Copart Member Terms.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Buyer must authorize a pickup agent/transporter in their Copart account (name and contact). Transporter must present government-issued photo ID and pickup details at the yard. No special app is required for third-party transporters to pick up units; they operate under buyer’s authorization.
Third Party Process
After purchase and payment, add/assign your transporter as the pickup person in your Copart account. The transporter checks in at the yard with ID and the lot information; Copart loads the vehicle (standard forklift assistance). Buyer assumes responsibility for transport arrangements and any transporter actions.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Payment in full; government-issued photo ID; buyer number and lot info; observe yard safety rules. Appointment scheduling for pickup may be available/recommended through your Copart account, but Anchorage-specific appointment requirements are not stated on the public page.
Self Pickup Process
Check your account for pickup scheduling options. On arrival, check in at the office/kiosk, present ID and pickup details. Copart will bring the vehicle to the loading area and provide forklift loading for standard vehicles. You must secure the load and comply with yard safety rules.
This page was last updated on September 1, 2025 and some details may have changed. Reach out directly to the auction with any questions.
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