Donate a Car in
New Jersey
Cars Helping Kids accepts vehicle donations from New Jersey residents. Free pickup statewide via our towing partner network. New Jersey state income tax 1.4-10.75%. IRS Form 1098-C tax receipt issued after sale.
New Jersey cities we serve
Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Edison, Toms River, Trenton, Camden — plus rural and small-town addresses statewide. Pickup is coordinated through our nationwide towing partner network; specific timing varies by location.
Pickup timeline: NJ pickup 3-4 business days. Dense metro coverage.
New Jersey title transfer
New Jersey titles are processed through the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). 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 New Jersey title, contact the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) for a duplicate before scheduling pickup. Most states issue duplicates within 7-15 business days for a small fee.
Tax deduction for New Jersey donors
New Jersey state income tax 1.4-10.75%. 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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.
Ready to donate in New Jersey?
60-second form, free pickup, IRS tax receipt after sale.