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Cash for cars in St. Louis, MO

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Selling a car in St. Louis

Missouri sellers file a Notice of Sale with the Department of Revenue once the car is sold, which records that it's no longer theirs.

Sellers in Soulard, Tower Grove, Carondelet and every other part of St. Louis get the same free pickup. Pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours after you accept an offer.

Any car, any condition

Whether your car runs fine, needs a new transmission or hasn't moved in years, we'll make an offer on it. Breakdowns, accident damage, missing keys and expired registration don't rule a car out.

Areas we cover around St. Louis

Outside the city limits, we cover Florissant, Chesterfield, Kirkwood, St. Charles, O'Fallon and East St. Louis, IL. The tow is just as free in the suburbs as it is downtown.

  • Florissant
  • Chesterfield
  • Kirkwood
  • St. Charles
  • O'Fallon
  • East St. Louis, IL

Local rules in St. Louis

Title transfers and duplicate titles for St. Louis 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: Vehicles on private property must not be derelict, hazardous, unlicensed or unregistered; the Building Division can cite them as open storage. Report to the Citizens' Service Bureau, 314-622-4800. 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 St. Louis

Tell us about the car online or call (855) 497-1176, and you'll get a cash offer that stays good for 7 days. Accept it, pick a time, and a driver comes to wherever the car is in the City of St. Louis. You get paid, sign the title, and the car is gone. 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 St. Louis, and pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours.

Questions from St. Louis sellers

Do you buy cars in Soulard and the Central West End?

Yes. We buy cars in Soulard, the Central West End and every other neighborhood in St. Louis, plus nearby areas like Florissant and Chesterfield. Pickup is free wherever the car is parked.

How fast can you pick up my car in St. Louis?

Once you accept, we schedule the tow for a time that suits you, usually within 24 to 48 hours. That goes for St. Louis itself and the surrounding suburbs.

Do you buy junk cars in St. Louis?

Yes. We buy junk, wrecked and non-running cars in St. Louis 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 St. Louis, 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, St. Louis residents can go to the Missouri Department of Revenue license offices.

Can I sell a junk car without a title in St. Louis?

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 St. Louis?

Vehicles on private property must not be derelict, hazardous, unlicensed or unregistered; the Building Division can cite them as open storage. Report to the Citizens' Service Bureau, 314-622-4800. If you'd rather not deal with it, we tow junk cars from St. Louis for free and pay you for them.

Do you charge for towing in St. Louis?

Never. There's no hook-up fee, mileage charge or deduction for the tow, whether the car is in St. Louis or out in East St. Louis, IL.

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Checked against these sources on November 6, 2026.

Last updated November 6, 2026.

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