International Buyers

As an international buyer what documents will I need to start bidding?

Individuals: Individuals will need to upload a government issued-photo ID. Without a business license Individuals will be restricted on the vehicles that will be available for them to bid on. Individuals will have access to vehicles in the No License Required category. In Canada these vehicles will be located only in the province of Alberta. If you’d like to buy vehicles in other categories, you will need to contact a broker or register as a business.

Business buyers: Business buyers will initially need to upload a government-issued ID to complete their registration, however Business members may also upload their business licenses in the registration stage as well. If a business buyer decides to upload their documents after registration, the following documents will be required for all business buyers:

• Master Business license or sole proprietorship certificate

• Taxpayer ID Certificate

  • Notarized English translation of the above mentioned licenses and certificates (if not issued in English)

• Affidavit for Purchase (filled out in English)
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• Multi-State Tax Form (filled out in English) – please contact any of our locations for assistance if needed.
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Documents may be uploaded using our online License Uploader. After being uploaded the documents will be reviewed (within 1-3 business days), once your documents have been processed you will receive an email notification confirming your eligibility to bid.

As a business buyer, you will be able to bid on vehicles that are available to both individuals and businesses. Dealers have may have access to even more inventory. Dealers licenses will qualify you to bid on items that require a business license as well. See details >>

What fees are international buyers charged?

In Canada all buyers are charged the same auction fees in addition to the final sale price. Once you are logged into your account you will be able to view a list of our auction fees.

As an international buyer, how can I pay?

For international buyers the most reliable payment method is a wire transfer. Wire transfers are typically received within 3 days (including the auction date). It is recommended that international buyers send funds in advance in order to avoid a late payment fee ($50 per vehicle).

Buyers should follow the following 2-step payment process carefully in order to ensure that the funds are located and applied to the intended invoices in a timely manner:

• Members should first read the wire transfer instructions. These instructions will help you to send the wire transfer. When sending your wire transfer, please note what you are paying for (deposit, upgrade amount, annual fee, lot #s etc), this will help our team to correctly apply your funds once they are received.

• Once you have sent your wire transfer, it is essential that you then send a wire transfer notification form to Canada.wirepayments@copart.com. Please note that the payment will ONLY be applied to your account when we have received a wire transfer notification from you.

**For those wishing to pay in USD for vehicles purchased in the United States please refer to the instructions on Copart.com

How do I arrange international shipping for my purchase?

At this time Copart does not offer international shipping services. Buyers may arrange international shipping for their purchases through any shipping company of their choice or through one of our Copart authorized representatives in or near your country. A more detailed list of instructions can be found on our International Shipping page.

How can I get a sales tax refund?

Our Canadian locations all charge sales tax which will be included in your invoice. International buyers may request a sales tax refund from the CRA if they are able to prove that the vehicle has left Canada.

How much are the customs fees in my country?

Customs fees will vary from country to country, depending on your country’s customs legislation. You are advised to contact your local customs authority to get more information and details about the customs process.