IAA buyer fee (non-licensed buyers, standard vehicles)
| Sale price | Buyer fee |
|---|---|
| $0 – $49.99 | $25 |
| $500 – $549.99 | $205 |
| $1,000 – $1,199.99 | $375 |
| $2,000 – $2,399.99 | $535 |
| $2,500 – $2,999.99 | $610 |
| $3,000 – $3,499.99 | $655 |
| $4,000 – $4,499.99 | $725 |
| $4,500 – $4,999.99 | $750 |
| $5,000 – $5,499.99 | $775 |
| $6,000 – $6,499.99 | $825 |
| $8,000 – $8,499.99 | $925 |
| $8,500 – $9,999.99 | $945 |
| $10,000 – $14,999.99 | $1,000 |
| $15,000 and up | 7.5% of sale price |
Schedule effective November 4, 2024, for standard vehicles (Rec Rides and heavy vehicles have their own tables). Licensed business buyers get a lower schedule, and a high-volume schedule applies above 25 units and $75,000 a year.
Internet bid fee
| Sale price | Proxy bid | Live online bid |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $99.99 | $0 | $0 |
| $100 – $499.99 | $40 | $50 |
| $500 – $999.99 | $55 | $65 |
| $1,000 – $1,499.99 | $75 | $85 |
| $1,500 – $1,999.99 | $85 | $95 |
| $6,000 – $7,999.99 | $125 | $145 |
| $8,000 and up | $140 | $160 |
Charged when the vehicle is awarded through a successful internet bid.
Fixed fees on every purchase
- Service fee: $105 per unit for handling, imaging, pull-out and loading (effective October 1, 2026).
- Title-handling fee: $20 on all purchases.
- EH&S and fuel surcharge: a variable surcharge, not a government fee.
- Premium imagery set: $10 on eligible vehicles.
- Storage: per-day rate set by the branch, starting after the payment deadline (2 business days for US buyers, 4 for non-US).
Worked example: a $5,000 car on IAAI
Through BasicMobile add our $200 service fee (price up to $5,000). Deposit on file to bid up to $5,000: $600, including your first $100.
Compare with the Copart fee schedule; the two are close, and the hammer price usually decides which auction is cheaper for a given car.
Fees you pay to BasicMobile
Service fee only when you win: $200 up to $5,000, $300 up to $10,000, $400 up to $30,000, 1.5% above. Plus a one-time $100 for your own bidder account, credited toward your deposit and car. No membership.
Questions about iaai fees
How much are IAAI fees on a $3,000 car?
For a non-licensed buyer: $655 buyer fee, a $100–$110 live bid fee, $105 service fee and $20 title fee, about $880–$890 on top of the bid.
Are IAAI fees lower with a business license?
Yes, IAA publishes a separate licensed-buyer schedule and a high-volume schedule. Through a dealer-license account you also avoid the public-buyer inventory limits.
When do I have to pay IAAI?
Within two business days of the award for US buyers and four for non-US buyers, by 5 p.m. branch time; storage is charged daily after that.
Get your auction account today
Direct access to Copart, IAAI and Manheim with your own bidder account under our Florida dealer license. One-time $100, credited to your car. Account issued within 12 hours, usually within minutes.
Related guides
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.