Copart - Rapid City

Online only via Copart.com and Copart Member App (VB3 live virtual auctions, preliminary bidding with Bid4U). Buy It Now and Make an Offer are also available online.

Apps and who needs them: Buyers (Members) use the ‘Copart Member App’ to bid, pay, view gate pass QR/PIN, and can initiate pickup scheduling/Visitor Sign‑In. Transporters (and buyers doing self‑pickup) must use the ‘Copart Transportation App’ to schedule pickup, mark arrival, and manage assignments. Visitor Sign‑In can be launched from either app and via a QR/web link. Licensing in South Dakota shows conflicting guidance on Copart’s official pages: the SD state locations page shows ‘No Broker Required’ for individuals on both titled and salvage items, while the Licensing Overview and SD licensing page (marked ‘old’) indicate broker involvement is required for certain categories; confirm directly with Copart Licensing or the Rapid City yard before bidding. Payment method highlights: Cash cannot be used to purchase vehicles (fees only, typically up to $600); cashier’s checks are no longer accepted effective May 5, 2025; debit/credit/wallet apps have typical ~$20,000/day limits for purchases; in‑person payments may add a $20/vehicle surcharge. Storage specifics on the Rapid City yard page include detailed daily rates and the note that weekend/holiday storage is charged except when within the initial free period. Pickup flow: schedule appointment (Transportation App/Visitor Sign‑In), check in on arrival, provide Gate Pass PIN, loading assistance provided by yard except for heavy/medium‑duty (self‑load), and titles can be picked up onsite (service fee) or mailed (fees shown in Member Guide).

Appointment required for pickup via Visitor Sign‑In/Transportation App. You cannot drive vehicles off Copart property for legal/safety reasons—bring appropriate truck/trailer or arrange transport. On arrival, check in via Visitor Sign‑In (QR code/web/app); mark ‘arrived’ in the Copart Transportation App. Yard staff will move vehicles to loading area and load, except heavy/medium‑duty lots which are self‑load only. A Gate Pass PIN is required to schedule and pick up; members can find the PIN on the Payments Due page; transporters receive the PIN via email when assigned. Safety vest and site safety rules apply. Title pickup at location incurs a per‑title service fee (see Title section in Member Guide).

Gate Pass/PIN: Each vehicle has a unique Gate Pass PIN required to schedule and pick up. Members see the PIN on Payments Due; transporters receive it via email when assigned.; Visitor Sign‑In/Virtual Queue: Join the line by scanning the QR code at the yard entrance, visiting Visitor‑Sign‑In.Copart.com, or using the Copart Member App or Copart Transportation App. Text notification when it’s your turn. Appointment is required for pickup.; Cannot drive vehicles off Copart property; bring proper towing/transport. Heavy/medium‑duty lots are self‑load only.; Title handling: Onsite title pickup incurs a per‑title service fee (e.g., $20 per title in Member Guide; some help articles list $30). Titles can also be mailed (e.g., USPS $15/title, FedEx $20/title; bulk options available).; Payment deadlines/late fees: Purchases must be paid within Copart’s specified period; unpaid balances may incur finance charges after 30 days and relist fees per facility. Payments are applied first to fees, then to vehicle price.; Sales tax: Liability is determined by factors including vehicle/title type, member licensing address, and the physical location of the Copart facility where the vehicle is stored at time of sale.; In‑person payment surcharge: In‑person payments may incur a $20 per‑vehicle surcharge; Copart encourages electronic payments.

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Schedule a pickup appointment (Visitor Sign‑In/Copart Transportation App). Bring matching photo ID; have Gate Pass PIN and lot number. Vehicles cannot be driven off the lot; bring truck/trailer. Safety vest recommended/required per site rules.

1) Pay invoice. 2) In the app, schedule pickup; you’ll receive instructions and Gate Pass (QR/PIN). 3) On arrival, use Visitor Sign‑In QR/web or the app to check in; mark yourself ‘arrived’ in the Transportation App. 4) Yard stages and loads your vehicle (heavy/medium duty are self‑load). 5) Titles: pick up onsite (service fee applies) or request mail-out.