Sell my car in Jacksonville.
Selling a non-running, damaged or unwanted car? Request your firm offer online, with free towing in Jacksonville and payment by check at pickup. Title questions welcome.
$0 towing across Duval County 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 tow it to a Northside yard or pay a mechanic just to get it out of your yard.
Won’t start or dead engine
Blown head gasket, seized motor, dead transmission, or sitting idle for months on flat tires.
St. Johns River & coastal flooding
High-water surge or storm flooding from Jacksonville hurricanes. We purchase it without requiring repairs.
Wrecked or collision damage
I-95 or I-295 fender bender, deployed airbags, or totaled vehicles sitting in your driveway or shop.
Parked on the street or yard
A car sitting in your driveway or on the street? Tell us where it is and whether you have received a notice so pickup access and timing can be checked.
No title or lost paperwork
A lost title does not always prevent a sale. Eligibility depends on ownership, the vehicle and any liens. Check the paperwork options below before arranging pickup.
Sun-damaged or failed AC
Florida sun rot, shattered clear coat, peeling dash, or broken air conditioning in the Northeast FL humidity.
If you have a vehicle notice
Street parking and private property: know who to contact.
For a vehicle on a public street or right-of-way, contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Street and impound rules are separate from private-property code enforcement. Follow the instructions and deadline on any notice you receive.
On private property, Jacksonville Municipal Code Compliance handles junk and abandoned vehicle concerns under the property-maintenance and zoning rules in Chapters 518 and 656. Conditions and exceptions matter; a non-running car does not automatically follow the same enforcement process as a street-parked vehicle. See the City’s vehicle definitions and enforcement guidance.
Ask us about pickup availability if you have a notice. Requesting an offer does not pause a citation, prevent impoundment or extend a compliance deadline. Contact the officer or agency named on the notice if you need clarification.
How it works in Jax
Selling your car in Jacksonville, step by step.
Florida FLHSMV rules apply across Duval County. Here is the fast process from quote to check:
- 01
Get your firm offer
Enter your VIN or year, make, model and Jacksonville ZIP code for one written offer locked in for your car.
- 02
Schedule free Duval County pickup
Confirm access, paperwork and an available pickup window before making plans. Towing is included at $0; timing depends on location and driver availability.
- 03
Sign title and remove tag
Sign the Florida title cleanly (no notary is required on Florida vehicle titles under FLHSMV Procedure TL-11). Remove your Florida license plate to surrender or transfer at a Duval County Tax Collector branch.
- 04
Receive your check
The driver inspects the vehicle condition to confirm it matches your description and hands you your check before towing away.
- 05
File Form HSMV 82050
File the Notice of Sale online via FLHSMV MyDMV Portal or at your local tax collector branch. Under Florida Statute § 319.22(2), this documents the transfer date and limits civil liability for future tolls or tickets.
Title & paperwork
Your title situation, in Jacksonville.
Start with your ownership and title status. Confirm the documents with the receiving buyer and tax collector before pickup; the right route depends on your circumstances.
| Your situation | What you need in Duval County |
|---|---|
| Clean title in your name | Sign the seller block cleanly, remove your tag, and file Form HSMV 82050 online within 30 days. |
| Lost title, car is 10 model years or older | May qualify for Form HSMV 82137 only after a licensed salvage motor vehicle dealer or registered secondary metals recycler verifies statutory derelict condition, value under $1,000, ownership, ID and lien requirements. Count the model year as year one. Age and price alone do not establish eligibility. A duplicate title remains an option if the derelict route does not apply. See FLHSMV derelict guidance and our no-title guide. |
| Lost title, car is newer than 10 model years | Ask the Duval County Tax Collector about a duplicate title using Form HSMV 82101. Confirm ownership and any lien before arranging the sale. |
| Active lien on vehicle | Contact your lienholder about payoff and release requirements, then confirm the receiving buyer’s process before pickup. A missing title or low vehicle value does not erase a loan. See our lien guide. |
| Inherited vehicle | Requirements depend on the named owners, estate administration and whether a spouse is keeping or selling the car. Form HSMV 82152 applies to eligible surviving-spouse transfers; it is not a universal selling checklist. Confirm your scenario with the tax collector using FLHSMV deceased-owner procedure TL-18. |
Sources: FLHSMV derelict procedure TL-35, deceased-owner procedure TL-18 and Notice of Sale guidance. General guidance, checked November 4, 2026; confirm your specific documents before pickup.
Know before you sell
How to tell a real offer from a bait-and-switch.
Before accepting any buyer’s offer, ask when the price can change, whether towing is deducted and which documents are needed. Here is what to confirm with JunkStar:
| What to watch for | How JunkStar works in Jacksonville |
|---|---|
| Curbside quote drop | Your written offer is firm upfront and stays firm at pickup as long as your description of the car is accurate. |
| Towing or hookup deductions | Towing is 100% free across Jacksonville and Duval County. Zero deductions taken from your check. |
| Uncertain payment methods | Payment is handed to you by check at pickup, in exchange for your signed title and keys. |
| Vague no-title promises | Confirm ownership, liens and the receiving buyer’s eligibility before pickup. No-title options depend on your circumstances and Florida requirements. |
Comparing buyers in Jax? Always confirm: Is towing 100% free with no deductions? Will you put the payout figure in writing? How is payment handed over? What paperwork do you file?
What is it worth?
How weight can affect value in Jacksonville.
Illustration only: these example weights are multiplied by an assumed $140–$160 per US short ton (2,000 lb). This is not a verified Jacksonville rate, a guaranteed minimum or an offer. Whole-vehicle weight does not equal recoverable metal weight.
| Vehicle example | Assumed weight | Illustrative calculation |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Example: 2,500 ÷ 2,000 × $140 = $175. Actual offers depend on the vehicle, usable parts, condition, location and market conditions. Describe missing parts accurately. Get an offer for your vehicle rather than relying on this illustration.
Duval & First Coast coverage
Free towing across Jacksonville.
Free pickup across all Duval County neighborhoods and surrounding First Coast communities:
- Downtown Jacksonville
- Riverside & Avondale
- San Marco
- Southside
- Mandarin
- Jacksonville Beach
- Atlantic Beach
- Neptune Beach
- Northside
- Westside
- Arlington
- Baymeadows
- Oceanway
- Orange Park
Outside Duval County? See our Florida state page for coverage across the state.
Common questions