Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
100% online vehicle auctions for salvage and clean-title vehicles; includes Buy It Now (fixed-price sales on select lots), Pre-Bids (proxy/max bids before live sale), Live Virtual Auctions, and post-sale Counter Bids where applicable.
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Sales are held multiple sale days per week at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (auction calendar on the location page shows specific upcoming sale dates). Business hours for the facility are Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 ET.
Auction Delivery Available
Yes
Auction Delivery Details
Copart Delivery can be ordered from the Payments Due page; delivery cost appears as an estimate, payable with your vehicle. Typical timing: a few business days if within ~100 miles of the Copart location; about 2–3 weeks if farther away.
Buyer Fee Details
3 business days including the day of sale; storage fees begin thereafter. Ordering Copart Delivery within 3 days also avoids storage fees.
Seller Fees
Not specified for U.S. sellers on Copart’s U.S. site (U.K. seller fee schedules exist, but U.S.-specific seller fee schedules are not published).
Storage Holding Fees
Free storage for 3 business days including the day of sale. Storage fees begin after the 3rd business day. If Copart Delivery is ordered within 3 days of sale, storage fees are not charged. Exact daily storage rate for this location: Not specified on the site; Copart notes storage rates vary by location and are shown on Locations pages.
Who can Register
Registration is online. Membership types: Basic ($99) and Premier ($249). Basic Members can bid up to $2,000 without a deposit; to bid higher they must place a fully refundable deposit equal to 10% of desired buying power. Premier Members place one fully refundable $400 deposit and can bid up to $100,000/day on multiple vehicles. North Carolina licensing: Individuals (public) may purchase salvage-titled items and some titled items without a dealer license (restrictions apply). Dealers/dismantlers/general businesses/exporters are recommended to provide an operational license and sales tax documentation to expand eligibility. Government-issued photo ID must be submitted via Copart’s License Uploader to bid.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: Credit/debit card (domestic accounts; up to $20,000 per vehicle; one card per transaction; no split payments; cardholder’s photo ID must match the card; no phone payments), mobile wallets (Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay in-person), wire transfer, cashier’s check (payable to Copart; account name must match Member), MoneyGram (Receive Code 17170), cash at most locations (limits apply), company check (domestic; requires approval/enrollment), ePay (with company check approval), third-party financing (through Copart-affiliated provider). Not accepted: Personal checks and international checks; payments by phone; split credit card payments.
Bidding Methods
Online (Copart.com and Copart Mobile App) and on-site yard kiosks. Traditional in-person auctioneering is not offered. Note: Lots won from bids placed at yard kiosks are exempt from Internet Bid Fees.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
Apps and who needs them: 1) Copart - Online Auto Auctions (Member App): for buyers to search, bid, join live auctions, make payments, receive notifications, and access Visitor Sign‑In. 2) Copart Transportation (Transporter App): for third‑party transporters AND members who self-pick up to schedule appointments, enter the office queue, and obtain paperless gate passes. The Visitor Sign‑In/Virtual Queue page explicitly states appointments are required for pickup and can be accessed via the Copart Member App or the Copart Transportation App. Kiosks: On-site kiosks are available for bidding; lots won from kiosk bids are exempt from Internet Bid Fees. Auction cadence: The NC–Raleigh (Dunn) page states sales are held multiple days per week at 10:00 AM ET; specific days vary—check the location page’s upcoming auctions list. Licensing: In North Carolina, public buyers can purchase salvage-titled items and some titled items without a dealer license (restrictions apply); business buyers should provide dealer/operational license and sales tax credentials to expand eligibility. Payment constraints: Credit/debit card payments are limited to $20,000 per vehicle; one card per transaction; no split card payments; no personal or international checks; cardholder’s ID must match the card; mobile wallets accepted in person; wires and cashier’s checks accepted. Virtual queue and check-in: Use Visitor Sign‑In by scanning the QR code at the yard or through the apps; you’ll receive a text when it’s your turn; Premier Members get priority in line. Risk/Loading: Copart’s Terms state risk of loss transfers after seller acceptance and Copart is not responsible for damage after the vehicle leaves; loading/securing is the buyer/transporter’s responsibility.
Pickup Rules
Appointment required for vehicle pickup via Visitor Sign‑In/Virtual Queue. For self-pickup or when using your own transporter, download the Copart Transportation App to schedule pickup, check in on arrival, and obtain a digital/paperless gate pass. A Gate Pass PIN is required to schedule and pick up; buyers can send lots to a transporter via “Send to Transporter,” which emails the transporter a 4‑digit Gate PIN and instructions. Safety requirements on site include safety vest and closed‑toe shoes; tools are not allowed in the yard; members may not ride on Copart equipment. Vehicles may not be driven off Copart premises for legal and safety reasons—bring a truck/trailer or use a transporter. Copart staff will move and load vehicles to the loading area, but loading/securing is the member/transporter’s responsibility and risk after departure.
Policies
Gate Pass PIN required: Starting Feb 12, 2024, scheduling and pickup require a Gate Pass PIN and lot number; Member can find PIN on Payments Due and send to transporter via Send to Transporter.; Safety and yard rules: Safety vests and closed‑toe shoes required; no tools in yard; minors must be accompanied; no pets in storage area; members may not ride on Copart equipment; keep distance from forklifts; follow posted rules.; No driving vehicles off the lot; vehicles must be trailered/towed. Copart will move/load to the loading area; loading/securing is the buyer/transporter’s responsibility and Copart is not liable for damage after vehicle leaves the premises.; Titles: Up to 10 titles can be mailed per shipment for $15 (USPS) or $20 (FedEx); $20 handling per title if picked up in person; LPOA required for title mailing.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes
Third Party Requirements
Buyer authorizes transporter via “Send to Transporter” on Payments Due; transporter receives an email with the lot number and a 4‑digit Gate Pass PIN and must use the Copart Transportation App to schedule pickup and check in. Appointment and Gate PIN are required for pickup.
Third Party Process
Assign lot(s) to transporter in Payments Due → Copart emails transporter with PIN and instructions → Transporter downloads/signs into Copart Transportation App → Books appointment and checks in on arrival → Yard loads vehicle; transporter is responsible for securing the load and any transporter‑imposed fees.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Appointment required via Visitor Sign‑In; Gate Pass PIN; Copart Transportation App for scheduling/check‑in; government-issued photo ID matching the account; safety vest and closed‑toe shoes; bring appropriate truck/trailer as driving off lot is not allowed.
Self Pickup Process
1) Pay invoice. 2) From Payments Due, select lots and choose Schedule Pickup. 3) Use Visitor Sign‑In (or Copart Member/Transportation App) to book appointment and enter the virtual queue; you will receive a text when it’s your turn. 4) Arrive near your appointment time and check in via the app/text link. 5) Copart moves the vehicle to the loading area and loads it onto your truck/trailer. 6) Titles may be picked up in person for a service fee or mailed if LPOA is on file.
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