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5 Best Car Donation Charities - San Jose, CA

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Donating a car is an easy way to support your favorite charity. Your car donation is tax deductible, which means you can do good for others while receiving a tax break. It’s a win-win for everyone! The process is simple: fill out a form, schedule a free car pick up, and receive a tax receipt.

Top Car Donation Programs to Charity Near San Jose, CA

Here are the best charities near San Jose that accept car donations:

  • Car Talk Vehicle Donation Program
    Donate a car to your local California public radio station! The Car Talk Vehicle Donation Program lets you fund your favorite NPR station with a car donation. Start your San Jose NPR car donation online or by calling 877-215-0227!
  • Habitat for Humanity
    Donate a car to your local Habitat for Humanity! The proceeds from the sale of your vehicle will help buy materials that will be used to build a home for a family in the Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley community. Start your Habitat for Humanity car donation online or by calling 877-277-4344!
  • San Francisco SPCA
    Donate a car to the SF SPCA and help provide life-saving care to pets in need! Your SF SPCA car donation will provide the funds needed to provide medical treatment to pets and help them find loving homes. Start your San Francisco SPCA car donation online or by calling 877-957-2277!
  • UNICEF USA
    Donate a car to UNICEF USA! Your car donation will support UNICEF’s work to deliver the essentials that every child needs for a healthy, happy, and hopeful childhood. Start your UNICEF USA car donation online or by calling 855-487-3863!
  • American Cancer Society
    Join the fight against cancer when you donate a car to the American Cancer Society! Your car donation will help fund cancer research, programs, and services for cancer patients and their families. Start your American Cancer Society car donation online or by calling 888-227-5500!
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How do I release the liability of my donated vehicle in San Jose, CA?

  • The state of California DOES require a Certificate of Title in order to transfer ownership of your vehicle. If your vehicle was last titled in the state of CA we can accept a Reg 262 and Reg 227 form in place of the title. These are secure forms that can be obtained at any local DMV office. We ask that your license plates remain on the vehicle at the time of pick-up UNLESS they are personalized. All CA donors are required to complete Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (document link below)
  • In order to complete your California car donation, transfer your title by entering the name of our authorized agent, ADVANCED REMARKETING SERVICES in the buyer/purchaser field. Please PRINT and SIGN your name in the seller/owner field EXACTLY as it appears at the top of the title.
  • Please see the following link: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/titles/title-transfers-and-changes/notice-of-transfer-and-release-of-liability-nrl/. This Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability is required by the state and should be completed as soon as the vehicle is picked up. Keep in mind the purchaser is Advanced Remarketing Services.
  • License plates can remain with the vehicle unless personalized.
  • Remember to remove your electronic toll collection system from your vehicle as well as removing the vehicle from the account when the vehicle is picked up.

How do I sign my title to donate a car in San Jose, CA?

For detailed instructions on how to properly fill out your title click on one of the pictures below to see an example title