Copart charges five main fees on top of your winning bid: a tiered buyer's premium ($59 to $609 + 5%), a gate/storage fee (~$79), an environmental fee (~$15), a title/admin fee (~$20), and a virtual bid fee (~$79) for online buyers. Use the free Copart fees calculator on this page to see every fee and your true out-the-door cost for any bid amount and state.
This Copart auction fees calculator covers the buyer side: the Copart buyer fees you pay as the winning bidder, the Copart auction fees charged per lot, and the additional Copart fees and charges that appear after the sale. The full fee chart is below, followed by a worked example.
Copart Buyer's Premium Schedule (2026, Member Rates)
| Winning Bid | Buyer's Premium |
|---|
| Under $100 | $59 |
| $100 – $499 | $109 |
| $500 – $999 | $159 |
| $1,000 – $1,499 | $209 |
| $1,500 – $1,999 | $259 |
| $2,000 – $3,999 | $329 |
| $4,000 – $5,999 | $409 |
| $6,000 – $7,999 | $509 |
| $8,000+ | $609 + 5% of the amount over $8,000 |
Copart Fees Chart — Full 2026 List
The complete Copart fees list every buyer should budget for. Amounts marked "varies" are set per yard, per state, or per broker, so the calculator above does not estimate them — confirm them on the lot page before you bid.
| Fee | Amount | When it applies |
|---|
| Buyer's premium | $59 – $609 + 5% | Every winning bid, tiered by bid amount |
| Gate fee | ~$79 | Every lot, standard handling |
| Environmental fee | ~$15 | Every lot |
| Title / admin fee | ~$20 | Every lot |
| Virtual bid fee | ~$79 | Online bidding |
| Copart storage fee | Varies by yard | Daily, once the free pickup window expires |
| Copart relist fee | Varies | Winning bidder fails to pay and the lot is relisted |
| Copart membership fee | $0 Basic / $99 – $249 per year Premier | Annual, by membership tier |
| Copart broker fee | Varies by broker | Dealer-only lots bought through a licensed broker |
| Transport | $450 – $750 typical | Distance and state dependent |
Other Copart Fees and Charges Every Buyer Pays
- Gate / storage fee: ~$79 (standard handling)
- Environmental fee: ~$15
- Title / admin fee: ~$20
- Virtual bid fee: ~$79 (online bidding)
- Transport: typically $450–$750 depending on distance and state
Copart Fees After Winning Bid: Storage, Relist and Late Charges
The Copart fees after winning a bid are the ones buyers most often miss, because they are time-based rather than per-lot. Copart gives you a short free pickup window after payment clears; once it expires, Copart storage fees per day accrue against the lot until it is collected, and the daily rate is set by the individual yard rather than nationally. If a winning bidder never pays, the lot is relisted and a Copart relist fee is charged against the account along with forfeiture of the deposit. Budget pickup within the free window — storage and relist charges are the two that turn a good buy into a bad one.
Worked Example: Copart Fees on a $5,000 Winning Bid
$5,000 bid + $409 buyer's premium + $79 gate fee + $15 environmental fee + $20 title fee + $79 virtual bid fee = $5,602 before transport — about $602 in fees, or 12% on top of the bid. Lower bids carry proportionally higher fee percentages: a $600 car carries ~$352 in fees (59%).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are Copart fees on a $5,000 car?
On a $5,000 winning bid at member rates, expect roughly $602 in Copart fees: $409 buyer's premium, $79 gate fee, $15 environmental fee, $20 title fee, and $79 virtual bid fee. Add transport (typically $450 to $750) for your true out-the-door cost.
How much are Copart fees in 2026?
Copart charges a tiered buyer's premium from $59 (bids under $100) to $609 + 5% (bids over $8,000), plus a gate/storage fee (~$79), environmental fee (~$15), title/admin fee (~$20), and a virtual bid fee (~$79) for online bidders. Total fees typically add $250–$900 on top of the winning bid, before transport.
How much is a Copart membership?
A Copart Basic membership is free to register; a Premier membership costs $99–$249/year and unlocks higher daily bid limits and no deposit requirement. Fee schedules also differ slightly between licensed (dealer) and public buyers.
Do you need a dealer license to buy from Copart?
Not always. In many states anyone can buy with a public membership, but some states and some title types are dealer-only. Copart marks these restrictions on each lot page, and licensed brokers can buy restricted vehicles on your behalf for a fee.
How do I bid on Copart?
Register a membership, place a deposit (usually 10% of your max bid, $600 minimum for public buyers), then bid in the pre-bid window or the live virtual auction. Set your ceiling before the lane starts — winning bids are binding, and fees plus transport are added on top.
What is the total cost of buying a car from Copart?
Total cost = winning bid + buyer's premium + gate fee + environmental fee + title fee + virtual bid fee + transport + repairs. The fee calculator handles everything except repairs — an AutoEstimatePro Damage Report ($14.99) adds line-item repair costs, live parts pricing, and your exact max bid (MFB/MRB/MSB).
How much are Copart storage fees per day?
Copart storage fees per day are set by the individual yard rather than by a national schedule, so the daily rate on a lot in one state will not match another. Every lot gets a short free pickup window after payment clears; the Copart storage fee starts accruing once that window closes and keeps running until the vehicle is collected. Check the storage terms on the lot page before you bid — this is the fee most likely to be different from what you assumed.
What is the Copart relist fee?
A Copart relist fee is charged when a winning bidder does not complete payment and the lot has to be put back into a future sale. The amount varies, and it is charged against your account in addition to losing the deposit on the original bid. Bidding beyond what you can actually fund is the only way to trigger it.
What are Copart member fees and the registration fee?
Copart member fees depend on tier. A Basic membership is free to register, so there is no Copart registration fee at that level; a Premier membership runs $99–$249 per year and raises your daily bid limit while removing the per-bid deposit requirement. Membership tier also affects the buyer's premium schedule — the table above shows member rates.
What is a Copart broker fee?
A Copart broker fee is what a licensed broker charges to bid on a dealer-only lot on your behalf in states where a public membership cannot buy that title type. It is set by the broker, not by Copart, and it stacks on top of every fee in the chart above. If you buy restricted lots regularly, compare the annual cost of broker fees against getting licensed yourself.
Do buyers pay Copart seller fees?
No. Copart seller fees are consignment charges billed to the party selling the vehicle — usually an insurance carrier or a fleet — and they do not appear on a buyer's invoice. Everything you owe as a buyer is in the fee chart above.
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