Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
100% online vehicle auctions (local weekly sale for this yard). Additional Copart auction types/formats platform‑wide include Copart Select, Weekly Powersports Auction, Specialty Vehicle Auctions, and Night Cap Sales.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Weekly location sale: Wednesday at 12:00 PM America/Chicago. General branch hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 America/Chicago.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery (domestic shipping) available to almost any street address in the continental U.S. Members who purchase domestic transport through Copart are not charged additional storage fees. Most vehicles are picked up within ~6 business days after transport payment; delivery ETA depends on distance (few business days within ~100 miles; up to ~2–3 weeks if farther). Quotes available on lot details and on the Payments Due page.
Buyer Fee Details
3 business days including the day of sale (general policy); this location’s posted schedule shows fees beginning after Day 3 (Buy It Now begins charging $5 on Day 3).
Seller Fees
Not specified publicly. Copart’s Member Terms note fee schedules are accessible to registered members and are subject to change. Sellers should contact Copart for consignor fee details.
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage for the first 3 business days including the day of sale (for online bids); location shows a published schedule: Day 1 FREE, Day 2 FREE, Day 3 FREE (Buy It Now: $5 starts on Day 3), Day 4 $5, Day 5 $10, Day 6 $15, Day 7 $20, Day 8 $25, Day 9 $25, Day 10+ $30 per day. Storage will be charged on weekends and holidays unless the weekend/holiday occurs within the first three days for online bids or the first two days for Buy It Now bids.
Who can Register
Public and business buyers can register online. Membership options shown on the location page: Basic $99/year and Premier $249/year. Wisconsin licensing: to bid on clean or salvage titled vehicles in WI, individuals need a Wisconsin BID Card (boats/jet skis/snowmobiles exempt); dealers/dismantlers/general business/exporters must provide operational license, sales tax license or exemption forms, and BID Card. Deposit/Buying Power: Basic Members can bid up to $2,000 without a deposit; beyond that, deposit 10% of the total intended active bids. Premier Members place a one‑time $400 refundable deposit and can bid up to $100,000 per day.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: Credit/debit cards (domestic accounts; online and in-person; up to approx. $20,000 per day; not accepted over the phone; no split payments on a single card transaction), mobile wallet apps (Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay; in-person at U.S. locations), wire transfer (recommended for international; domestic wires accepted), MoneyGram/Western Union via Receive Code as specified by Copart, company check (with approval via application), ePay (requires company check approval), third‑party financing partners, available funds credits. Not accepted/limits: Personal checks not accepted; cashier’s checks no longer accepted at Copart effective May 5, 2025; cash generally limited and applicable to fees only up to $600 at most locations; phone payments are not accepted for cards.
Bidding Methods
Online only (website and Copart - Online Auto Auctions mobile app). No in‑person bidding; members may bid from mobile devices while at the location.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Apps and who uses them: 1) Copart - Online Auto Auctions (Member App) for buyers to search, bid, pay, show gate pass QR, and access Visitor Sign‑In. 2) Copart Transportation App for transporters AND for buyers who self‑pick up to schedule/check-in and receive paperless gate passes. Gate Pass PIN: As of Aug 19, 2023, a Gate Pass PIN + Lot Number is required to schedule pickup; transporters receive the PIN via email when assigned. Payment updates: Copart states credit/debit cards accepted up to ~$20,000/day, mobile wallets accepted at U.S. locations, and cashier’s checks are no longer accepted effective May 5, 2025; personal checks are not accepted; cash is generally limited to fees only up to $600 at most locations. Timing display: The Milwaukee North page lists the weekly auction at 12:00 PM Central Time; some ‘Upcoming auctions’ lists on Copart may show times in PDT—use the location header for local time. Lane descriptions on the location page detail run order by category (e.g., Run & Drive, Rentals, Motorcycles, Boats/Marine, Heavy Equipment, RVs, Salvage, Other Goods) in Lanes A–E.
Pickup Rules
Appointment is required for vehicle pickup via Visitor Sign‑In (virtual queue). A Gate Pass PIN (with lot number) is required to schedule pickup and to authorize transporters; PINs are found on the Payments Due page and in winner emails. For self‑pickup or third‑party transport, use the Copart Transportation App to schedule, check in on arrival, and receive paperless gate passes. Copart staff will move the vehicle to the loading area and load it onto your truck/trailer. For legal and safety reasons, vehicles cannot be driven off the lot. Pick up promptly to avoid storage fees.
Policies
Cannot drive vehicles off Copart premises; must use appropriate transport.; Safety rules for yard access: safety vest and closed‑toe shoes required; previewing permitted during business hours (fees/eligibility vary by membership).; Premier Members can skip the line in Visitor Sign‑In and receive one complimentary safety vest per membership year.; Vehicles not removed by 4:45 PM local time may be moved to locked storage and released upon payment of applicable gate/storage fees.; Auctions are online-only; no in-person bidding (you may bid on a mobile device while on-site).; Wisconsin-specific licensing: BID Card required for individuals to bid on clean/salvage titled vehicles in WI; dealers/business buyers require appropriate licenses and tax documentation.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Buyer assigns transporter from Payments Due (Send to Transporter). Transporter receives email with instructions and the Gate Pass PIN; transporter must use the Copart Transportation App to schedule and check in. Authorization is PIN‑based; no paper gate pass required.
Third Party Process
Assign lot(s) to the transporter by email; they accept in the app, book appointment, arrive and mark Arrived in app; Copart loads the vehicle. Copart is not responsible for third‑party transporter damage or their additional fees.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Copart Transportation App required (even for self‑pickup). Gate Pass PIN + Lot Number required; appointment via Visitor Sign‑In; safety vest and closed‑toe shoes are required in yard; bring proper transport equipment (no driving vehicles off site).
Self Pickup Process
From Payments Due, select the vehicles and tap Schedule Pickup. On the day, check in via the reminder link (when within ~1 mile) or mark Arrived in the Copart Transportation App. Staff will stage and load the vehicle. Titles can be picked up in person ($20 per title) or mailed with LPOA on file.
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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