Selling a car in Atlanta
Atlanta commutes rack up miles quickly, and we buy cars well past 150,000 miles.
Whether the car is parked in Buckhead, Midtown or out toward Kirkwood, we can get a truck to it. Pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours after you accept an offer.
Parking costs make an extra car expensive
When parking, insurance and registration cost more than a second car is worth, selling it is usually the better deal. We pick up from apartment garages, street spots and paid lots, so you don't need a driveway to sell.
Areas we cover around Atlanta
Live just outside Atlanta? We also buy in Decatur, Marietta, Sandy Springs, East Point, Smyrna and College Park, and anywhere else in Georgia for that matter.
- Decatur
- Marietta
- Sandy Springs
- East Point
- Smyrna
- College Park
Local rules in Atlanta
Title transfers and duplicate titles for Atlanta residents are handled by the Fulton County Tax Commissioner (Motor Vehicle Division). The Motor Vehicle Division assists Fulton County residents with titling and registration at county service centers, including 141 Pryor Street SW downtown.
Paperwork for Georgia sellers
- License plates: Seller removes and keeps them
- Report the sale: No separate seller notice form
- Duplicate title: MV-1 (Title/Tag Application); $8
- Bill of sale: Recommended
- Older cars without a title: 1962 and older models need no title; 1963 to 1985 models are title optional.
- Junk without a title: Allowed in some cases (MV-1SP, Cancellation of Certificate of Title for Scrap/Derelict Vehicles)
The full list of Georgia rules is on our Georgia page. For duplicate titles and release of liability forms, contact the Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division.
No obligation.
How it works in Atlanta
Most Atlanta 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 Atlanta, 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 Atlanta sellers
Do you buy cars in Buckhead and Grant Park?
Yes. We buy cars in Buckhead, Grant Park and every other neighborhood in Atlanta, plus nearby areas like Decatur and Marietta. Pickup is free wherever the car is parked.
How fast can you pick up my car in Atlanta?
Once you accept, we schedule the tow for a time that suits you, usually within 24 to 48 hours. That goes for Atlanta itself and the surrounding suburbs.
Do you buy junk cars in Atlanta?
Yes, from rusted-out project cars to vehicles that haven't started in years. We pay for junk cars across Fulton County and haul them away at no cost.
What paperwork do I need to sell a car in Atlanta, GA?
The title and a photo ID that matches it. In Georgia, the plates belong to the seller, not the car. Plates do not transfer to the buyer. Cancel the registration, online or at your county tag office. For a duplicate title, Atlanta residents can go to the Fulton County Tax Commissioner (Motor Vehicle Division).
Can I sell a junk car without a title in Atlanta?
Sometimes. Recyclers may accept a sworn Form MV-1SP instead of a title if the vehicle is 12+ model years old, worth under $850, lien-free, and the owner never obtained or lost the title (O.C.G.A. 40-3-36). Otherwise you'll need the title or a duplicate. To replace a lost Georgia title, apply to the Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division with MV-1 (Title/Tag Application). The fee is $8.
Do you charge for towing in Atlanta?
No. Towing is free in Atlanta and everywhere else we buy. The offer you accept is the amount you're paid.
Sources
- Fulton County Tax Commissioner (Motor Vehicle Division): vehicle titles
- Georgia DOR: I sold my car, what do I do now?
- Georgia DOR: Responsibilities of Sellers and Buyers
- Georgia DOR: Transfer Vehicle Titled in Georgia
- Georgia DOR: Replace Lost or Stolen Title
- Georgia DOR: Title Not Required or Optional Titles
- Georgia DOR: Title and Register a Vehicle Purchased in a Casual Sale
- Georgia DOR Form MV-1SP, Cancellation of Certificate of Title for Scrap/Derelict Vehicles (PDF)
- Georgia DOR Policy Bulletin MVD-2021-04, Notice to Secondary Metals Recyclers, Parts Dealers and Scrap Metal Processors (PDF)
Checked against these sources on November 6, 2026.
Last updated November 6, 2026.