Donate a Car in
Louisiana

Louisiana cities we serve

New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Kenner, Bossier City — plus rural and small-town addresses statewide. Pickup is coordinated through our nationwide towing partner network; specific timing varies by location.

Pickup timeline: Louisiana pickup 3-5 business days. Hurricane-damaged vehicles routinely accepted.

Louisiana title transfer

Louisiana titles are processed through the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV). To donate, sign the title in the "transfer of title by seller" section and hand it to our towing partner at pickup. Each state has specific paperwork requirements which our intake specialist walks through when you call.

If you've lost your Louisiana title, contact the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) for a duplicate before scheduling pickup. Most states issue duplicates within 7-15 business days for a small fee.

Tax deduction for Louisiana donors

Louisiana state income tax 1.85-4.25%. Your federal tax deduction equals the actual sale price of the vehicle at auction. Cars Helping Kids is a Georgia 501(c)(3) charity (program of Fainting Goat Foundation); donations from any US state qualify for the federal charitable deduction if you itemize.

If you itemize federally and Louisiana has an income tax, the deduction typically flows to your state return as well. Consult a tax preparer for state-specific details.

What vehicles we accept in Louisiana

Cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, RVs, boats, jet skis, ATVs, trailers, and select commercial equipment — running or not, with or without clean title (varies by state). Even damaged vehicles (flood, fire, accident) are accepted; they sell at salvage auction.