Using a Broker to Bid and Buy Repairable Vehicles

Each state has different licensing requirements for buying titled and repairable vehicles. Check a state’s licensing requirements to see if you need to use a Broker to purchase a vehicle in that state. You can also refer to Copart Member Licensing & Documentation for more information.

All Basic and Premier Members can bid on our No License Required inventory. If you don’t have a business license, you can bid on vehicles that require licenses through a third-party Broker as an option. Copart provides a list of approved Brokers.

If you already have a business license, upload your license to your account. International Buyers will have to provide dealer or dismantler license(s) from their country or a document that confirms that their main business is buying and selling vehicles.

What is a Broker?

Third-party Brokers are professional buyers who help facilitate vehicle purchases that require you to have business licenses you may not have, so you can still bid and buy the vehicles you want, even without the appropriate documentation. However, Brokers are independent of Copart. When using a Broker to purchase vehicles, you are buying vehicles through the Broker and not Copart. Some Brokers have physical storefronts that you can visit in person.

Even businesses that already have business licenses uploaded to their account may still be referred to a Broker. Some states require dealer or dismantler license(s) to bid on vehicles.

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Benefits of Using a Broker

Many Brokers also often provide the following:

• Answers to any questions you may have
• Bidding and buying advice
• Repair services
• Transportation services
• Export shipping
• Financing
• Inspection
• Parts locating
• Available bidding kiosks at their physical locations
• And more

How to Find the Right Broker for You

Not all Brokers are able to purchase vehicles in every state or every type of vehicle. In order to find the Brokers who can help facilitate your purchase, here are the recommended steps.

1. Identify the vehicle(s) you’d like to bid on
2. Place a preliminary bid on the vehicle(s)
3. A pop-up will prompt you to Upload a Business License or Hire a Broker
4. Click on Hire a Broker
5. A list of Copart’s approved Brokers who can help with this specific purchase will be displayed

Important Note

Remember that Brokers are independent of Copart. When using a Broker, you are buying vehicles through the Broker and not Copart. As a result, be sure to read and understand the Broker’s additional terms, including payment terms and conditions. You should also review the Broker’s qualifications thoroughly to ensure that the Broker meets your vehicle purchasing needs, as not all Brokers can facilitate the purchase of every vehicle.

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