Copart Public Auto Auctions
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Public Buyers Are Invited to Bid in Copart Public Car Auctions
Some states require business licenses to purchase vehicles in car auctions. Public buyers without licenses have options to bid and buy vehicles for sale at Copart:
“No License Required” Vehicles
Our inventory includes thousands of used and salvage vehicles that public buyers can bid on with no restriction, based on state licensing laws.
Registered Brokers and Authorized Representatives
Brokers and Authorized Representatives can help you buy vehicles that you might not be eligible to bid on yourself, due to state licensing restrictions. They can also help you with the auction process and assist with vehicle shipping.
Frequently Asked Questions about Public Auto Auctions
Who creates and regulates licensing requirements for public car auctions
Licensing requirements are regulated by individual states and not by Copart. These are strictly monitored by the government. “No License Required” inventory and third-party Broker services ease the path to purchase for public buyers who want to bid on vehicles at Copart.
Are there public auto auctions near me?
Copart’s auctions are 100% online, Monday through Friday. We have over 200 locations across the United States and Canada, so there’s a good chance there’s a location near you. Be sure to search “No License Required” inventory, or connect with a Broker, to see which vehicles you can bid on without business licenses. Shipping services are available if you find vehicles outside the radius that you’re willing to transport them yourself.
How do I quickly find which vehicles will be in a Copart public auctions
Our search and filtering options make it easy to find the “No License Required” vehicles you need quickly. Plus, as a Copart Member, you can add your favorite vehicles to your Watchlist and save your search criteria to quickly access each time you visit Copart.
Choose the Right Membership for You
*Basic Members can bid on up to five vehicles at once with deposits.
*Basic Members can bid on up to five vehicles at once with deposits.
