Sell my car in Florida.
Hurricane or flood damage, sun-baked interior, blown transmission, or lost title? Get one firm written offer in minutes, free towing in all 67 Florida counties, and paid by check at pickup.
$0 towing in all 67 counties One firm written offer Paid by check at pickup
Skip the repair bill
Whatever shape your car is in, we buy it as-is.
You don’t need to fix it, detail it, or pay a mechanic just to get it out of your driveway.
Won’t start or dead engine
Blown engine, slipping transmission, bad starter, or a vehicle sitting on flat tires for months.
Hurricane or flood damage
Saltwater surge, rainwater flooding, or electrical shorts from Florida storms. We buy it without requiring repairs.
Coastal salt & frame rust
Corroded brake lines, exhaust rust, and chassis deterioration from Florida ocean air and humidity.
Wrecked or totaled
Highway collision damage, deployed airbags, or insurance total losses sitting in your driveway or storage.
Sun damage or failed AC
Peeling clear coat, cracked dash, ruined upholstery, or broken air conditioning in the Florida heat.
Missing title or lien payoff
Lost paper title or loan payoff needed? Florida provides specific legal transfer methods explained below.
Florida paperwork
How to sell your car in Florida, in order.
These are the main steps Florida requires when you sell a car. We walk you through every step before pickup.
- 01
Sign the title cleanly
Print and sign your name in the seller section of your Florida Certificate of Title. Never use white-out or cross anything out; an altered title can be rejected when it is transferred.
- 02
Record mileage, date and price
Enter the exact odometer reading, the date of sale and the sale price in the labeled spots on the title. Florida requires the price to be entered for a title to be accepted for transfer.
- 03
Remove your license plates
In Florida, license plates stay with the seller, never the vehicle. Take your tag off before the tow truck pulls away.
- 04
File your Notice of Sale
For a private sale, notify FLHSMV within 30 days using Form HSMV 82050 (Notice of Sale and/or Bill of Sale). It limits your civil liability for how the car is driven after the sale.
- 05
Surrender plate before cancelling insurance
If a plate isn’t surrendered when its insurance is cancelled or expires, your driver license can be suspended. Transfer the plate to another vehicle or surrender it first.
- 06
Remove toll transponders
Peel off your SunPass, E-PASS, or Uni transponder, and clear all personal documents from the glovebox and trunk.
Protect yourself
Why filing Form HSMV 82050 matters so much.
Handing over the keys doesn’t by itself end your connection to the car. Under Florida Statutes § 319.22, a seller who has made a genuine sale is not treated as the owner for civil liability once the title has been properly endorsed and delivered, or the state has been notified of the sale. Until one of those happens, you could still be treated as the owner if the buyer causes an accident.
Form HSMV 82050 (Notice of Sale and/or Bill of Sale) is how you notify the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. For a private sale, notification is due within 30 days, and FLHSMV recommends it as your record of the sale. That deadline does not apply to a sale to or by a licensed motor vehicle dealer, so confirm which situation applies to you before you file.
Title questions, answered
Your paperwork situation, what Florida requires.
Florida Statutes regulate vehicle title transfers strictly. Find your situation:
| Your situation | What it means in Florida |
|---|---|
| I have the clean title in my name | You’re ready. Complete the Transfer of Title by Seller section, remove your tag, and file Form HSMV 82050. |
| Lost title, car is under $1,000 and 10+ model years old | If the car is worth most as scrap or parts, Florida Statutes § 319.30 lets you sell it to a licensed salvage dealer or registered metals recycler without a title. You complete Form HSMV 82137 (Application for Derelict Motor Vehicle Certificate and Request to Cancel Title) with them at the sale, and a copy of your photo ID goes with it. The model year counts as year one. |
| Lost title, car is newer or worth $1,000 or more | Apply for a duplicate title with Form HSMV 82101 (Application for Duplicate or Lost in Transit Title) through your county tax collector or a FLHSMV motor vehicle service center. |
| Active loan or lien on the vehicle | Obtain an official Lien Satisfaction letter from the bank or credit union before booking your pickup. |
| Inherited or deceased relative’s car | A surviving spouse can use Form HSMV 82152 (Application for Surviving Spouse Transfer of Florida Certificate of Title). Other heirs generally need probate or estate documents; ask your county tax collector what your case requires. |
| Expired Florida registration | An expired tag does not prevent you from selling. Remove the plate and surrender it to your tax collector office. |
Source: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (flhsmv.gov) and Florida Statutes § 319.30. Always confirm paperwork requirements with your local county tax collector before filing. More detail: selling with a lien and selling without a title.
Know before you sell
How to tell a real offer from a bait-and-switch.
The biggest worry Florida sellers have is a high telephone quote that shrinks when the tow truck arrives. Here is what to watch for and how JunkStar operates.
| What to watch for | How JunkStar works |
|---|---|
| A high quote that drops at pickup | You get one firm written offer upfront. It stays firm at pickup as long as your description of the car is accurate. |
| Surprise towing, hookup or processing fees | Towing is $0 in all 67 Florida counties. The dollar amount on your accepted offer is the exact amount on your check. |
| Paid later, mailed, or digital delays | Payment is handed to you by check at pickup, in exchange for your signed title and keys. |
| “No title? No problem” false promises | Florida law requires verified ownership or statutory Derelict paperwork. We explain the legal options clearly upfront. |
| Pressure to sign an incomplete title | Never sign a blank title. We ensure buyer information and odometer statements are cleanly recorded before signing. |
Comparing buyers? Ask each one: What exact dollar amount is handed to me at pickup? Is towing 100% free with no deductions? Will you provide the quote in writing? How do you pay? What paperwork applies if my title is missing?
What is it worth?
What affects your offer.
Your firm offer comes from your VIN and condition answers. For a rough idea first, here is the scrap-weight floor: vehicle weight times a scrap rate of $140–$160 per ton, the Florida range used in published 2026 estimates. A car with sellable parts, or a truck, can be worth more than its weight.
| Vehicle type | Typical weight | Scrap-weight estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Compact car | 2,500–3,300 lb | $175–$264 |
| Mid-size sedan | 3,200–3,800 lb | $224–$304 |
| Full-size sedan | 3,800–4,500 lb | $266–$360 |
| Crossover or small SUV | 3,300–4,000 lb | $231–$320 |
| Large SUV | 5,000–6,000 lb | $350–$480 |
| Pickup truck | 4,800–7,000 lb | $336–$560 |
Estimates only, not a quote, and not specific to any city. Published Florida figures vary by yard and market demand. What also moves your offer: whether the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still on the car, whether it runs, the make and model, and your title or lien status. Leave major parts intact so your offer stays locked.
Statewide coverage
Free towing across Florida.
From the Panhandle to the Florida Keys, towing is 100% free with zero curbside deductions.
- Jacksonville
- Miami
- Tampa
- Orlando
- St. Petersburg
- Hialeah
- Tallahassee
- Fort Lauderdale
- Cape Coral
- Pembroke Pines
- Hollywood
- Gainesville
- Port St. Lucie
- Clearwater
- Palm Bay
- Lakeland
- Pompano Beach
- West Palm Beach
- Pensacola
- Daytona Beach
- Sarasota
- Ocala
- Fort Myers
- Bradenton
- Kissimmee
Common questions