How Do I Get Started?

Becoming a Member – Please ensure you are aware that Copart UK is a trade organisation, and you are agreeing to Trade Terms & Conditions. To allow Members to bid and buy with confidence all sales are underpinned with our Member Protection Pledge. 

Getting started is easy. Simply create an account, by registering your name and e-mail address with us on our registration form. This gives you access to a “Watcher Account”.  

With a “Watcher Account”, you can view vehicles, keep track of your favourites, request e-mail ‘Vehicle Alerts’, use our bid fee and delivery calculator, and watch our auctions.   

Should you wish to become a bidder, you will need to upload some identification documents and pay your annual membership fee. These include one of the following:  

Please note – it can take up to 48 hours for us to activate your account for online bidding on receipt of the correct documents.

List A – If you are an Individual Buyer based in the UK  
Showing full name, photograph and DOB.  
 
● Valid passport  
● Valid photocard driving licence (full or provisional)  
● EU member state ID card  
● Northern Ireland Electoral ID card  
● Shotgun/firearms licence  
List B – If you are a Business or Overseas Buyer  
This is in addition to the document from list A – showing full name and a full postal address. These should be dated within the last 3 months.  
 
● Bank/building society/insurance company statement  
● Mortgage statement  
● Council tax statement  
● Utility bill  
● Telephone bill  

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