How to Receive a Donated Car

Everyone needs a way to get where they need to go. Whether theyre going to work, to the doctor or elsewhere, having ones own car can be a necessity. Unfortunately, cars are expensive and can be unreliable. Thats where car donation charities come in. Heres how to receive a donated car so you can fulfill all of your responsibilities.

Instructions

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Contact an organization such as the one at 800 Charity Cars. This organization gives cars to people who need them based upon their situation. 1-800-Charity Cars works with people with specific concerns, including victims of domestic violence, the medically needy and victims of natural disasters. Unfortunately, these organizations are very selective and they receive lots of requests, so you need to be persistent.

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Fill out the forms required by car donation sites and refer them to your case workers or anyone else who may be able to help you prove that you deserve a free car. Submit them to the agency and be sure to stay in touch with the organization.

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Check on the laws you need to follow when accepting a car title. Call your county car title office and ask whether cars can be donated from one individual to another at no cost and what the process for this is. Find out if the title needs to be notarized by the person or organization that is donating the car to you. Follow all of the laws and guidelines associated with transfer of car ownership.

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Accept the title of the car and take it to your county title office or motor vehicles division. Transfer the title to your name and purchase license plates for the car. Buy insurance for the car, if you are intending to drive it.

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Write the donating person or agency a receipt for the car outlining that the car was donated and what the perceived value of the car is. They will need this for tax deduction purposes.