Selling a car in Jacksonville
Jacksonville covers a lot of ground, and we pick up everywhere from the Beaches to the Westside.
Sellers in Riverside, Arlington, the Northside and every other part of Jacksonville get the same free pickup. Pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours after you accept an offer.
Water-damaged cars are welcome
Once water gets into the cabin or engine, the problems can keep coming: corroded wiring, failing sensors, mold in the carpets. Many buyers walk away. We'll make an offer as long as you tell us how deep the water was and whether the car has been dried out.
Areas we cover around Jacksonville
Live just outside Jacksonville? We also buy in Orange Park, Jacksonville Beach, Fernandina Beach, St. Augustine, Fleming Island and Middleburg, and anywhere else in Florida for that matter.
- Orange Park
- Jacksonville Beach
- Fernandina Beach
- St. Augustine
- Fleming Island
- Middleburg
Local rules in Jacksonville
Title transfers and duplicate titles for Jacksonville residents are handled by the Duval County Tax Collector.
Keeping a junk car at home: Jacksonville Code Compliance can cite owners or occupants for junk vehicles (no current tag, missing parts, not running); penalties include towing, a citation, or a Special Magistrate case. Read the rule.
Paperwork for Florida sellers
- Notarized title signature: Not required
- License plates: Seller removes and keeps them
- Report the sale: Notice of Sale, form HSMV 82050, within 30 days
- Duplicate title: HSMV 82101; $75.25 (add $2.50 for a printed paper title)
- Bill of sale: Recommended
- Junk without a title: Allowed in some cases (HSMV 82137, Application for an Original/Duplicate Derelict Motor Vehicle Certificate and Request to Cancel Title)
The full list of Florida rules is on our Florida page. For duplicate titles and release of liability forms, contact the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).
No obligation.
How it works in Jacksonville
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 Jacksonville. Payment changes hands before the car is loaded. The full process covers what to have ready.
Get your offer
Tell us the year, make, model and condition, or start with your VIN. Your cash offer is good for 7 days.
Pick a pickup time
Choose when and where. Towing is free anywhere in Jacksonville, and pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours.
Get paid on the spot
The driver checks the car and pays you. Then you sign the title, hand over the keys and the car is loaded.
Questions from Jacksonville sellers
Do you buy cars in Riverside and Springfield?
Yes. We buy cars in Riverside, Springfield and every other neighborhood in Jacksonville, plus nearby areas like Orange Park and Jacksonville Beach. Pickup is free wherever the car is parked.
How fast can you pick up my car in Jacksonville?
Once you accept, we schedule the tow for a time that suits you, usually within 24 to 48 hours. That goes for Jacksonville itself and the surrounding suburbs.
Do you buy junk cars in Jacksonville?
Yes. We buy junk, wrecked and non-running cars in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, FL?
The title and a photo ID that matches it. Florida doesn't require the seller's signature on the title to be notarized. In Florida, the plates belong to the seller, not the car. You may transfer the plate to another vehicle; surrender it if moving out of state or canceling insurance. File the Notice of Sale, form HSMV 82050, with the state within 30 days of the sale. It records that the car is no longer yours. For a duplicate title, Jacksonville residents can go to the Duval County Tax Collector.
Can I sell a junk car without a title in Jacksonville?
Sometimes. Vehicles 10+ model years old worth under $1,000 may be sold to a licensed salvage dealer or secondary metals recycler without a title using form HSMV 82137 and the seller's ID (Fla. Stat. 319.30). Otherwise you'll need the title or a duplicate. To replace a lost Florida title, apply to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) with HSMV 82101. The fee is $75.25 (add $2.50 for a printed paper title).
Can I keep a junk car at my house in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville Code Compliance can cite owners or occupants for junk vehicles (no current tag, missing parts, not running); penalties include towing, a citation, or a Special Magistrate case. If you'd rather not deal with it, we tow junk cars from Jacksonville for free and pay you for them.
Do you charge for towing in Jacksonville?
No. The pickup costs you nothing, and the price you accept for your car is what you're handed at pickup.
Sources
- Duval County Tax Collector: vehicle titles
- Jacksonville: rules on junk and inoperable vehicles
- FLHSMV: Selling a Vehicle
- FLHSMV: Notice of Sale and/or Bill of Sale, HSMV 82050 (form)
- Florida Statutes s. 319.22 (notice within 30 days)
- FLHSMV: Fees
- Fla. Stat. 319.30 (2026), Definitions; dismantling, destruction, change of identity of motor vehicle; salvage
- FLHSMV Form HSMV 82137 (PDF)
- FLHSMV Motor Vehicle Procedure Manual TL-11, Transfer of Florida Certificate of Title (rev. 06/26/23)
Checked against these sources on November 6, 2026.
Last updated November 6, 2026.