Alabama · Free pickup

Donate a Car in Alabama.
Free Statewide Pickup.
running or not.

A program of Fainting Goat Foundation · 501(c)(3) · Gainesville, GA

Donating a car in Alabama is straightforward: we pick up free anywhere in the state, handle Alabama Department of Revenue title paperwork, and you get a tax-deductible IRS Form 1098-C.

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Quick answer

Yes — we pick up donated vehicles free anywhere in Alabama, handle the title paperwork with the Alabama DMV, and send you an IRS Form 1098-C tax receipt after the vehicle sells. Call or text 770-871-9422 to schedule.

How Alabama car donation works (3 steps)

  1. Submit the form or call us

    Tell us about the vehicle: year, make, model, condition, and your Alabama ZIP. Our intake team confirms by phone within one business day.

  2. We send a flatbed at no cost

    Pickup typically 24–48 hours in Alabama metros, 3–5 business days in rural areas. The driver brings paperwork and a paper receipt.

  3. You receive IRS Form 1098-C

    Within 30 days of the vehicle's sale, we mail or email your official tax receipt. Most vehicles sell within 60 days of pickup.

Alabama title transfer process

Alabama titles vehicles model year 1975 and newer. Older vehicles transfer with a bill of sale plus the previous registration. For titled vehicles, sign the title's 'Assignment' section and complete the odometer disclosure. Lost titles: file Form MVT 12-1 with the Alabama Department of Revenue for $15.

Source: Alabama Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division

Alabama tax deduction notes

Alabama state income tax ranges from 2% to 5% in 2026. Alabama generally follows federal itemization rules with some modifications, so a federal vehicle deduction typically flows to your Alabama return — your tax preparer can confirm the AL-specific calculation.

For full federal rules see IRS Publication 4303 — A Donor's Guide to Vehicle Donations.

Cities and metros we serve in Alabama

Free pickup across the entire state. High-volume metros where pickups are typically scheduled within 24–48 hours:

BirminghamMontgomeryMobileHuntsvilleTuscaloosaHooverAuburnDothanDecaturMadisonFlorenceGadsden

Our towing partner network reaches every Alabama county. Pickups in metro Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile typically happen within 24–48 hours; rural Black Belt and Appalachian counties may take 3–5 business days.

What we accept in Alabama

  • Cars — sedans, hatchbacks, coupes, SUVs, crossovers, hybrids, EVs. Running or not.
  • Trucks, SUVs, vans — light-duty through 1-ton, including work trucks and fleet vehicles.
  • Motorcycles — cruisers, sport bikes, dirt bikes, scooters, mopeds. More on motorcycle donation.
  • Boats — with or without trailer. More on boat donation.
  • RVs and motorhomes — Class A/B/C, travel trailers, fifth wheels, pop-ups.
  • Damaged, non-running, junk vehicles — all welcome. More on non-running donations.

Common Alabama questions

Is car donation legal in Alabama?
Yes. Charitable vehicle donation is legal in every US state. We're registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) under Fainting Goat Foundation and operate in compliance with Alabama title-transfer law.
Do I need a Alabama license plate at pickup?
No. You should remove the license plates before pickup and return them to the Alabama DMV according to Alabama rules. Our driver will remind you at pickup.
How fast can you pick up in Alabama?
Metro Alabama pickups are typically 24–48 hours from form submission. Rural areas may take 3–5 business days as our towing partner runs a route. We give you a realistic window during the intake call.
What if I don't have the title?
In most cases we can still pick up. We'll guide you through the Alabama duplicate-title process or appropriate alternative documentation. See our title-less donation guide for details.

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