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Cash for cars in Minneapolis, MN

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Selling a car in Minneapolis

Minnesota winters do a number on undercarriages, and we buy rusted cars all over the Twin Cities.

Sellers in Uptown, Longfellow, Phillips and every other part of Minneapolis get the same free pickup. Pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours after you accept an offer.

Rust is fine with us

Salted winter roads eat rocker panels, frames, brake lines and exhaust systems. Private buyers walk away from rust, and many dealers lowball it. We price rusted cars on what they're worth for parts and metal, and we don't need the car to pass inspection.

Areas we cover around Minneapolis

Live just outside Minneapolis? We also buy in St. Paul, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Maple Grove and Edina, and anywhere else in Minnesota for that matter.

  • St. Paul
  • Bloomington
  • Brooklyn Park
  • Plymouth
  • Maple Grove
  • Edina

Local rules in Minneapolis

Title transfers and duplicate titles for Minneapolis residents are handled by the Hennepin County Service Centers. Hennepin County service centers process vehicle title transfers; Minneapolis locations include the Government Center, Midtown Exchange and North Minneapolis.

Keeping a junk car at home: Minneapolis does not allow inoperable or junk vehicles, such as those missing wheels or engines or with expired registration, parked outdoors on a property; violations are subject to administrative citations. Read the rule.

Paperwork for Minnesota sellers

  • License plates: Stay with the car
  • Report the sale: Notice of Sale (report vehicle sold), within 10 days, online
  • Duplicate title: Application for Duplicate Title, Registration, Cab or Lien Card, PS2067A; $7.25 plus $2.25 tech surcharge and $12 filing fee
  • Older cars without a title: Vehicles registered before July 1, 1972 and never titled can be transferred on the registration card.
  • Junk without a title: Allowed in some cases

The full list of Minnesota rules is on our Minnesota page. For duplicate titles and release of liability forms, contact the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS).

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How it works in Minneapolis

Most Minneapolis 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.

  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 Minneapolis, and pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours.

Questions from Minneapolis sellers

Do you buy cars in Uptown and Nokomis?

Yes. We buy cars in Uptown, Nokomis and every other neighborhood in Minneapolis, plus nearby areas like St. Paul and Bloomington. Pickup is free wherever the car is parked.

How fast can you pick up my car in Minneapolis?

Pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours of accepting your offer, at a time you choose. The timing is the same in St. Paul and Bloomington.

Do you buy junk cars in Minneapolis?

We do, and they don't need to run. A junk car in Minneapolis is priced on its weight, its working parts and the model, and the tow truck brings a winch if the wheels won't roll.

What paperwork do I need to sell a car in Minneapolis, MN?

The title and a photo ID that matches it. In Minnesota, the license plates stay with the car when you sell it. Standard plates stay with the vehicle. Personalized plates can be moved to another vehicle the owner has. File the Notice of Sale (report vehicle sold) with the state within 10 days of the sale, and you can file it online. It records that the car is no longer yours. For a duplicate title, Minneapolis residents can go to the Hennepin County Service Centers.

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

Sometimes. Without a title, licensed dealers may buy vehicles 10+ model years old, unregistered 7+ years; parts dealers may buy for dismantling with a 7-day hold. Seller gives ID and sworn statement (Minn. Stat. 168A.1501). Otherwise you'll need the title or a duplicate. To replace a lost Minnesota title, apply to the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) with Application for Duplicate Title, Registration, Cab or Lien Card, PS2067A. The fee is $7.25 plus $2.25 tech surcharge and $12 filing fee.

Can I keep a junk car at my house in Minneapolis?

Minneapolis does not allow inoperable or junk vehicles, such as those missing wheels or engines or with expired registration, parked outdoors on a property; violations are subject to administrative citations. If you'd rather not deal with it, we tow junk cars from Minneapolis for free and pay you for them.

Do you charge for towing in Minneapolis?

Never. There's no hook-up fee, mileage charge or deduction for the tow, whether the car is in Minneapolis or out in Edina.

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Checked against these sources on November 6, 2026.

Last updated November 6, 2026.

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