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Copart “export only”: what the title means and who can buy it

Lots marked export only cannot be registered in the United States and must leave the country. For an exporter that is often the best price on the yard. Here is what you get, what you cannot do, and how the purchase works.

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What “export only” means

The vehicle is sold with a document that does not allow US titling or registration (a certificate of destruction, a non-repairable certificate or a bill of sale in some states).
It can be driven only outside the US after import in the destination country, under that country’s rules.
Because US buyers cannot register it, bidding is thinner and prices are lower than for a comparable salvage title.

Who can buy it

On both Copart and IAA these lots are typically restricted to licensed buyers: dealers, dismantlers and exporters. IAA’s state table notes that in most states vehicles sold under a bill of sale will not be sold to exporters directly, and that foreign-sale documents go to exporters only. In practice a private foreign buyer purchases through a licensed account. BasicMobile’s dealer account covers these lots; tell us the destination country first.

One-time $100 opens your own bidder account on Copart, IAAI and Manheim under our Florida dealer license; it is credited toward your deposit and your car.
Deposit to bid: 10% of your bid limit, $600 minimum (Copart, IAAI); 50% for Manheim.
Service fee only when you win: $200 up to $5,000, $300 up to $10,000, $400 up to $30,000, 1.5% above (Manheim from $300).
You bid yourself from our app; we pay the auction, handle the title and coordinate transport.

Check the destination before you bid

Mexico: import rules depend on age, origin and the regularization program in force; confirm with a customs broker.
Nigeria, Ghana, West Africa: salvage and export-only cars are common imports; check age limits and duty by engine size.
Europe, Middle East, Caucasus: many countries require a title for registration; an export-only document may not be enough. Ask before bidding.
Dominican Republic, Central America: age limits apply; salvage is usually accepted.

Documents and shipping

We collect whatever document the auction issues (certificate, bill of sale), hand it to the shipper with the dock receipt, and coordinate the tow to the port. Container or RoRo is quoted per destination; send the lot link and port. See buying for export and salvage titles explained.

Questions about copart export only

Can I register an export-only car in the US?

No. That is the definition of export only: the document does not allow US titling. The car must be exported.

Why are export-only lots cheaper?

US buyers cannot register them, so fewer bidders compete. For an exporter the discount is real, as long as the destination country accepts the document.

Can BasicMobile buy export-only lots for me?

Yes, through your own access under our dealer license. Tell us the destination so we can confirm the document works there before you bid.

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Copart and IAA fee and licensing details are taken from copart.com and iaai.com as of October 2026 and can change; the auction’s own page is the final word. BasicMobile fees and deposits are as published on this site.