Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
100% online auctions with: Preliminary Bidding; Live online Virtual Sale; Buy It Now; Make an Offer; plus Sealed Bid Repo and VIX (Virtual Internet Exchange) formats when applicable.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Sales are held multiple sale days per week at 10:00 AM America/New_York. Location page also shows specific upcoming sale dates and lanes (e.g., Lane A, B, C, D) for each sale day.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Order Copart Delivery from the Payments Due page to have vehicles delivered to your address. Storage and gate fees may be waived for approved automatic domestic deliveries; fees must be paid prior to delivery if not on automatic delivery. Storage may accrue if delivery is assigned after the payment grace period.
Buyer Fee Details
3 calendar days including the day of sale (complimentary); storage fees start after the 3rd day.
Seller Fees
Copart Dealer Services (CDS) for dealers/consignors: $89 list fee + 3% sale price fee ($75 minimum / $250 maximum) includes first run + 2 reruns; $35 per run for the 4th and subsequent reruns. For full seller terms see the Copart Vehicle Consignment Agreement.
Storage Holding Fees
Three-day complimentary storage including the day of sale; daily storage fees begin after the 3rd day and vary by location (refer to the location page for the rate table).
Who can Register
Register online for Basic or Premier Membership. Public (individual) buyers can bid on 'No License Required' inventory; business/dealer buyers can upload licenses for broader access; where licensing is required, use a Broker. Buying Power: Basic starts at $2,000; bids above $2,000 require a deposit of at least 10% of intended bids (e.g., $4,000 in bids requires a $400 deposit). Premier Membership requires an annual fee and a $400 refundable deposit and allows higher Buying Power.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: Wire Transfer (recommended, especially for international), Debit Cards, Credit Cards (domestic, up to around $20,000/day, no phone payments), Wallet Apps (Apple Pay/Google Pay/Samsung Pay) at U.S. locations, MoneyGram, Western Union Quick Collect, ePay (approved business buyers), Third-Party Financing, Available Funds. Company Checks (domestic) allowed only with prior approval. Cash accepted for limited amounts (typically fees up to ~$600; contact location). Not accepted: Personal checks. Note: Cashier’s Checks are no longer accepted effective May 5, 2025.
Bidding Methods
Online via Copart.com and the Copart Member App; proxy (BID4U) during Preliminary Bidding; live online participation during Virtual Sale. In-person bidding is not required; platform is designed for 100% online participation.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Mobile apps and who should use them: 1) Copart - Online Auto Auctions (Copart Member App): for buyers/members to search, bid, pay, view Gate Pass PINs, and book pickup via Visitor Sign-In. 2) Copart Transportation App: for transporters/tow providers (including third-party drivers) to schedule pickups, obtain paperless gate passes, enter the office queue, and manage assignments. 3) Visitor Sign-In (virtual queue) can be accessed via QR at the yard entrance, the Copart Member App, the Copart Transportation App, or directly at visitor-sign-in.copart.com; Copart states an appointment is required for vehicle pickup. Authorization and PIN: Buyers assign lots to transporters via 'Send to Transporter' on Payments Due, which emails the driver the Gate Pass PIN and instructions; the PIN + lot number must be presented at pickup. Payment notes: personal checks are not accepted; phone payments by card are not accepted; credit card purchases are generally limited to around $20,000/day; in-person payments may incur a $20/vehicle surcharge. Cashier’s Checks are no longer accepted effective May 5, 2025.
Pickup Rules
Pay within 3 business days and arrange pickup within the 3-day complimentary storage period to avoid fees. Schedule pickup during business hours. Appointment is required for vehicle pickup via Visitor Sign-In (virtual queue). A Gate Pass PIN is required to schedule and pick up. Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart property; all must be loaded onto a trailer. Loading is first-come, first-served; heavy/medium duty lots are self-load only.
Policies
Vehicles cannot be driven off Copart premises; all must be loaded onto a trailer.; Gate Pass PIN is required to schedule appointments and pick up vehicles (for both Members and transporters).; Heavy and medium duty lots are self-load only; flatbed trucks are recommended.; Vehicles not removed by 4:45 p.m. local time may be moved to locked storage and released only upon payment of additional gate/storage fees.; Late payment fee: $50 per day after the 3-day payment window.; Relist fee if not paid within 8 calendar days: 10% of sale price or $600 minimum.; Environmental fee: $10 per vehicle.; Virtual Bid Fee maximums: up to $129 (non-live) and up to $149 (live online auction wins).
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Buyer assigns lots to transporter via 'Send to Transporter' on Payments Due; transporter receives email with Gate Pass PIN and pickup instructions. Transporter must use the Gate Pass PIN at pickup; can join the Visitor Sign-In queue; may use Copart Transportation App for paperless gate passes and scheduling. Separate Copart Transporter Portal/App exists for tow providers.
Third Party Process
Buyer selects lot(s) in Payments Due and chooses Send to Transporter, entering the transporter’s email. The transporter gets the PIN and instructions. On arrival, transporter checks in via Visitor Sign-In (or Transportation App), provides the Gate Pass PIN, and completes loading; paperless gate passes supported in the Copart Transportation App.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Gate Pass PIN for each lot; appointment via Visitor Sign-In (required for pickup); government-issued photo ID matching the account; trailer/transport (no driving off site); observe yard safety rules.
Self Pickup Process
1) After payment posts, locate the vehicle’s Gate Pass PIN in Payments Due or the win email. 2) Book a pickup appointment through Visitor Sign-In (via QR at gate, visitor-sign-in.copart.com, Copart Member App, or Copart Transportation App). 3) Check in digitally and wait for text to approach. 4) Present PIN/ID at release; loading is first-come, first-served; heavy/medium duty are self-load.
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