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What Counts as a Junk Car in Idaho?
A junk car in Idaho is any vehicle that is unsafe, inoperable, or sold for scrap. This includes vehicles that cannot pass inspection or are missing key parts. For a full explanation, visit our What Is a Junk Car? guide.
Step-by-Step Process to Junk a Car in Idaho
- Get Your Offer: Provide your car’s year, make, model, and condition for a firm offer valid for 7 days.
- Schedule Free Pickup: We arrange towing at a time convenient for you.
- Sign the Title: Complete the back of the Idaho Certificate of Title. Sign as the seller and fill in the buyer's name. If the title is missing, you must apply for a duplicate before selling.
- Get Paid on the Spot: We pay you at pickup and remove the vehicle for free.
- Remove Plates: Idaho law requires you to remove your license plates before the car is towed.
- Submit a Release of Liability: File Form ITD 3858 with the Idaho Transportation Department to notify the state of the transfer.
- Cancel Your Insurance: Inform your insurance company once the vehicle has been sold and plates removed.
What You Need to Junk a Car in Idaho
To junk a car in Idaho, you must prove ownership and follow procedures set by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD).
- Certificate of Title: You must provide the Idaho title. If lost, request a duplicate using Form ITD 3367.
- Valid Photo ID: An Idaho driver’s license or state-issued ID is required to confirm identity.
- Form ITD 3858: Submit this Notice of Release of Liability to the ITD to remove your name from the record.
What Are the Legal Requirements for Junking a Car in Idaho?
You need a valid title in your name to junk a car in Idaho. If the title is missing, request a duplicate using ITD Form 3367. The title must not have any liens unless a lien release is provided.
Before dismantling the vehicle, remove the VIN plate. You must destroy it or submit it to the Idaho Transportation Department with your paperwork.
Can You Junk a Car Without a Title in Idaho?
No. You must have the title in your name to junk a car in Idaho. If the original is missing, file Form ITD 3367 to apply for a duplicate title.
Is Registration Required to Junk a Car in Idaho?
No. You can junk a vehicle even if it is no longer registered, as long as you have the title.
Do I Need to Notify the DMV?
Yes. You must notify the Idaho DMV of the sale or disposal of your vehicle. Remove your plates and cancel your registration. If the car is destroyed, remove the VIN plate and submit it with the title and related forms.
Licensed dismantlers in Idaho must report each vehicle they acquire and maintain records in case of audit by the Idaho Transportation Department.
A customer in Boise recently sold us their 1999 Chevy Blazer. It hadn’t run in years and was collecting dust. We paid $375 and towed it the same day with all paperwork handled.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Junking a Car in Idaho
- Not removing your license plates: Idaho law requires the plates be removed before towing.
- Forgetting to file Form ITD 3858: Failing to release liability can result in future issues.
- Not signing the title correctly: Make sure you sign in the correct seller field and complete buyer info.
- Using an unlicensed buyer: Always deal with licensed auto recyclers or salvage buyers.
Helpful Resources
- Idaho Transportation Department (ITD): Access title services, ITD 3367 and ITD 3858 forms, and transfer info: itd.idaho.gov
- Idaho Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ): Manages vehicle dismantling and waste disposal: deq.idaho.gov
- Idaho Auto Recyclers Association: Find licensed auto recyclers and dismantlers.
Junk a Car in Idaho
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