Donating a vehicle in Virginia involves specific legal and tax-related documentation to ensure a valid transfer of ownership and to maximize your potential tax deduction. 📄 Core Documentation for Donors

Write the word "gift" instead of a dollar amount.

The tow driver usually provides this "temporary" receipt upon pick-up, listing the vehicle's year, make, model, and condition.

Simply handing over the keys does not release your liability. In Virginia, you must notify the DMV that you no longer own the vehicle: Buying/Selling a Vehicle - Virginia DMV

Record the exact current mileage; do not guess. 🏢 Post-Donation Steps (Liability Release)

To legally donate your car, you must provide the following "proper papers" at the time of pick-up:

Enter the charity’s name and address (or their processing agent, such as Advanced Remarketing Services).