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Cash for cars in Birmingham, AL

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Selling a car in Birmingham

Older cars in Alabama may be exempt from titling, so some Birmingham sellers can sell with a bill of sale and registration.

Sellers in Five Points South, Avondale, Woodlawn and every other part of Birmingham get the same free pickup. Pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours after you accept an offer.

Whatever shape it's in

A car doesn't need to run, pass inspection or have a current registration for us to buy it. Mechanical failures, accident damage, missing keys and years of sitting in the yard all lower the price a bit, but none of them end the sale.

Areas we cover around Birmingham

Live just outside Birmingham? We also buy in Hoover, Bessemer, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Trussville and Pelham, and anywhere else in Alabama for that matter.

  • Hoover
  • Bessemer
  • Vestavia Hills
  • Homewood
  • Trussville
  • Pelham

Local rules in Birmingham

Title transfers and duplicate titles for Birmingham residents are handled by the Jefferson County license plate issuing office (Jefferson County Courthouse, Birmingham). Alabama title applications go through a Department of Revenue Designated Agent, which includes county license plate issuing officials. ALDOR lists Jefferson County's office at 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Suite A-100, Birmingham.

Paperwork for Alabama sellers

  • Notarized title signature: Not required
  • License plates: Seller removes and keeps them
  • Report the sale: No separate seller notice form
  • Duplicate title: MVT 12-1 (Application for Replacement Title); $15
  • Older cars without a title: Vehicles more than 35 model years old are not titled; a bill of sale documents the sale.
  • Junk without a title: Allowed in some cases (MVT 5-18, Notice of Motor Vehicle Acquisition for Purpose of Dismantling or Recycling into Metallic Scrap (filed through the ALDOR SCRAP portal))

The full list of Alabama rules is on our Alabama page. For duplicate titles and release of liability forms, contact the Alabama Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division.

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How it works in Birmingham

Start with the year, make and model or your VIN. Once you have a number you like, choose a pickup slot, and a local driver collects the car from your home, work or a shop in Birmingham. Payment changes hands before the car is loaded. The full process covers what to have ready.

  1. Get your offer

    Tell us the year, make, model and condition, or start with your VIN. Your cash offer is good for 7 days.

  2. Pick a pickup time

    Choose when and where. Towing is free anywhere in Birmingham, and pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours.

Questions from Birmingham sellers

Do you buy cars in Five Points South and Crestwood?

Yes. We buy cars in Five Points South, Crestwood and every other neighborhood in Birmingham, plus nearby areas like Hoover and Bessemer. Pickup is free wherever the car is parked.

How fast can you pick up my car in Birmingham?

Once you accept, we schedule the tow for a time that suits you, usually within 24 to 48 hours. That goes for Birmingham itself and the surrounding suburbs.

Do you buy junk cars in Birmingham?

Yes. We buy junk, wrecked and non-running cars in Birmingham and tow them for free. Most are priced on their parts and metal, plus any value left in the model.

What paperwork do I need to sell a car in Birmingham, AL?

The title and a photo ID that matches it. Alabama doesn't require the seller's signature on the title to be notarized. In Alabama, the plates belong to the seller, not the car. Remove plates at sale; you may be able to move them to another vehicle you acquire. For a duplicate title, Birmingham residents can go to the Jefferson County license plate issuing office (Jefferson County Courthouse, Birmingham).

Can I sell a junk car without a title in Birmingham?

Sometimes. Recyclers may file form MVT 5-18 instead of a title for vehicles 12+ model years old worth $1,000 or less when the owner has not obtained a title in their name (Ala. Admin. Code 810-5-75-.48). Otherwise you'll need the title or a duplicate. To replace a lost Alabama title, apply to the Alabama Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division with MVT 12-1 (Application for Replacement Title). The fee is $15.

Do you charge for towing in Birmingham?

No. The pickup costs you nothing, and the price you accept for your car is what you're handed at pickup.

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Checked against these sources on November 6, 2026.

Last updated November 6, 2026.

Get cash for your car in Birmingham

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