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Cash for cars in Kansas City, MO

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Selling a car in Kansas City

We buy on both sides of State Line Road, and hail damage is common in the Kansas City metro.

We pick up all over Kansas City, from Westport and Brookside to the Crossroads and Waldo. Pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours after you accept an offer.

Hail damage doesn't stop a sale

Insurance companies often total hail cars because the repair bill is higher than the car's value. If your car is dimpled from roof to hood, or your insurer already paid out, we'll still make an offer. Dents, cracked glass and a salvage title are all fine.

Areas we cover around Kansas City

Live just outside Kansas City? We also buy in Independence, Lee's Summit, Overland Park, KS, Kansas City, KS, Blue Springs and Olathe, KS, and anywhere else in Missouri for that matter.

  • Independence
  • Lee's Summit
  • Overland Park, KS
  • Kansas City, KS
  • Blue Springs
  • Olathe, KS

Local rules in Kansas City

Title transfers and duplicate titles for Kansas City residents are handled by the Missouri Department of Revenue license offices. Title transfers and duplicate titles can be processed in person at any Missouri license office or mailed to the DOR central office.

Keeping a junk car at home: Kansas City asks residents to call 311 about an abandoned or inoperable vehicle on the street or on private property, such as a driveway; city inspectors follow up. Read the rule.

Paperwork for Missouri sellers

  • Notarized title signature: Not required
  • License plates: Seller removes and keeps them
  • Report the sale: Notice of Sale, Form 5049 (or Bill of Sale Form 1957), within 30 days
  • Duplicate title: Application for Missouri Title and License, Form 108 (notarized); $8.50 plus $9 processing fee
  • Junk without a title: Allowed in some cases (Form 5423, Bill of Sale for Scrap Metal Operators, Vehicles Ten Years or Older Without Title)

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

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How it works in Kansas City

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 Kansas City. 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 Kansas City, and pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours.

Questions from Kansas City sellers

Do you buy cars in Westport and the West Bottoms?

Yes. We buy cars in Westport, the West Bottoms and every other neighborhood in Kansas City, plus nearby areas like Independence and Lee's Summit. Pickup is free wherever the car is parked.

How fast can you pick up my car in Kansas City?

Pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours of accepting your offer, at a time you choose. The timing is the same in Independence and Lee's Summit.

Do you buy junk cars in Kansas City?

Yes, from rusted-out project cars to vehicles that haven't started in years. We pay for junk cars across Jackson County and haul them away at no cost.

What paperwork do I need to sell a car in Kansas City, MO?

The title and a photo ID that matches it. Missouri doesn't require the seller's signature on the title to be notarized. In Missouri, the plates belong to the seller, not the car. Seller removes the plates, valid or expired, before the buyer takes possession. File the Notice of Sale, Form 5049 (or Bill of Sale Form 1957), with the state within 30 days of the sale. It records that the car is no longer yours. For a duplicate title, Kansas City residents can go to the Missouri Department of Revenue license offices.

Can I sell a junk car without a title in Kansas City?

Sometimes. RSMo 301.227.9 lets scrap metal operators buy inoperable vehicles 10+ model years old without a title using DOR Form 5423, the seller's state ID copy, and a lien check (waived at 20+ years). Otherwise you'll need the title or a duplicate. To replace a lost Missouri title, apply to the Missouri Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Bureau with Application for Missouri Title and License, Form 108 (notarized). The fee is $8.50 plus $9 processing fee.

Can I keep a junk car at my house in Kansas City?

Kansas City asks residents to call 311 about an abandoned or inoperable vehicle on the street or on private property, such as a driveway; city inspectors follow up. If you'd rather not deal with it, we tow junk cars from Kansas City for free and pay you for them.

Do you charge for towing in Kansas City?

No. Towing is free in Kansas City and everywhere else we buy. The offer you accept is the amount you're paid.

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Checked against these sources on November 6, 2026.

Last updated November 6, 2026.

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