Copart fee calculator
Your winning bid is only part of the price. Copart adds a buyer fee that depends on the bid, the title and how you pay, plus a virtual bid fee, a gate fee and, for salvage titles, an environmental fee.
Fees checked October 17, 2026
- Winning bid
- $3,000.00
- Buyer feesalvage or other non-clean title, secured payment
- $655.00
- Virtual bid feepre-bid
- $100.00
- Gate fee
- $95.00
- Environmental fee
- $15.00
- Title shippingFedEx; $15 by USPS
- $20.00
- Copart fees
- $885.00 29.5% of the bid
- You pay in total
- $3,885.00
Fees for public (non-licensed) buyers of standard cars, trucks and SUVs in the US. Storage starts after the free days at each yard; sales tax depends on your state.
Copart fees at common bids
All Copart fees together, with a pre-bid and no title shipping. Secured means wire, cash or cashier's check; unsecured means card, PayPal, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
| Bid | Salvage, secured | Salvage, unsecured | Clean, secured | Clean, unsecured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500.00 | $370.00 | $400.00 | $313.00 | $340.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $560.00 | $625.00 | $473.00 | $533.00 |
| $2,000.00 | $745.00 | $872.50 | $638.00 | $758.00 |
| $3,000.00 | $865.00 | $1,040.00 | $768.00 | $943.00 |
| $5,000.00 | $995.00 | $1,245.00 | $928.00 | $1,178.00 |
| $8,000.00 | $1,175.00 | $1,450.00 | $1,048.00 | $1,298.00 |
| $12,000.00 | $1,250.00 | $1,650.00 | $1,058.00 | $1,408.00 |
| $20,000.00 | $1,750.00 | $2,750.00 | $1,658.00 | $2,658.00 |
How Copart's fees work
| Fee | Clean title | Non-clean title |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer fee, secured | $25 to $850; 7.25% from $15,000 | $25 to $1,000; 7.5% from $15,000 |
| Buyer fee, unsecured | $27.50 to $1,200; 12.25% from $15,000 | $27.50 to $1,400; 12.5% from $15,000 |
| Virtual bid fee | Free under $100; $39–$129 pre-bid, $49–$149 live | Free under $100; $40–$140 pre-bid, $50–$160 live |
| Gate fee | $79 | $95 |
| Environmental fee | None | $15 |
| Title shipping | $15 USPS or $20 FedEx | |
| Late payment | $50 after 3 business days | |
These are the US fees for public buyers (no dealer license) of standard vehicles. Heavy vehicles, motorcycles and powersports, licensed dealers and Canadian yards use other tables. Storage charges vary by yard.
Source: Copart member fees.
Questions
How much are Copart fees on a $1,000 car?
On a salvage title paid by wire with a pre-bid, $560.00: a $375 buyer fee, $75 virtual bid fee, $95 gate fee and $15 environmental fee. Paying by card raises the buyer fee to $440.
Why is the Copart buyer fee higher when I pay by card?
Copart has two fee tables. Wire transfers, cash and cashier's checks use the lower secured table; credit and debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay use the unsecured table, which runs roughly 10% to 40% higher.
What is the Copart virtual bid fee?
A charge for bidding online, either as a pre-bid or live in the auction. It's free under $100 and rises to $129–$160 for bids of $8,000 or more. Live bids cost $10–$20 more than pre-bids.
Does Copart charge more for salvage titles?
Yes. Non-clean titles have a $95 gate fee instead of $79, a $15 environmental fee, and a higher buyer fee at most bid levels.
What other costs should I expect?
Storage once the free days at the yard run out, a $50 late fee if you don't pay within 3 business days, transport, and your state's sales tax and registration. Copart doesn't set transport or tax, so add them in the calculator.