Selling a car in Miami
King tides and storm flooding hit Miami streets, and salt air speeds up rust, so we see both kinds of damage here.
We pick up all over Miami, from Little Havana and Wynwood to Allapattah and Little Haiti. Pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours after you accept an offer.
We buy flood-damaged cars
Water damage shows up in electrical faults, musty interiors and corroded connectors, sometimes weeks after the water goes down. Tell us how high the water got and how long the car sat, and we'll price it on that. Flood cars with salvage titles are welcome.
Areas we cover around Miami
Live just outside Miami? We also buy in Hialeah, Miami Beach, Doral, Homestead, Coral Gables and Miami Gardens, and anywhere else in Florida for that matter.
- Hialeah
- Miami Beach
- Doral
- Homestead
- Coral Gables
- Miami Gardens
Local rules in Miami
Title transfers and duplicate titles for Miami residents are handled by the Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector.
Keeping a junk car at home: City of Miami Code Compliance lists parking or storing inoperable or untagged vehicles as a code violation. Report it to 311 or Code Compliance at (305) 416-2087. 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 Miami
Most Miami sales take a few days from first quote to empty driveway. You get an offer, schedule the tow, get paid on the spot, then hand over the signed title and keys. Nothing is charged for the pickup. 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 Miami, 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 Miami sellers
Do you buy cars in Little Havana and Flagami?
Yes. We buy cars in Little Havana, Flagami and every other neighborhood in Miami, plus nearby areas like Hialeah and Miami Beach. Pickup is free wherever the car is parked.
How fast can you pick up my car in Miami?
Pickup in Miami is usually within 24 to 48 hours after you accept. We also cover Hialeah, Miami Beach, Doral and the rest of the Miami area.
Do you buy junk cars in Miami?
Yes. We buy junk, wrecked and non-running cars in Miami 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 Miami, 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, Miami residents can go to the Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector.
Can I sell a junk car without a title in Miami?
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 Miami?
City of Miami Code Compliance lists parking or storing inoperable or untagged vehicles as a code violation. Report it to 311 or Code Compliance at (305) 416-2087. If you'd rather not deal with it, we tow junk cars from Miami for free and pay you for them.
Do you charge for towing in Miami?
No. The pickup costs you nothing, and the price you accept for your car is what you're handed at pickup.
Sources
- Miami-Dade County Office of the Tax Collector: vehicle titles
- Miami: 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.