Before You Get Started

To make registration quick and easy, have the following information available: 

• A valid government-issued ID

• Business license information (if applicable)

• Your preferred payment method

You can register using either a mobile device or a desktop computer. For the best experience, we recommend completing registration on a desktop or laptop with a reliable internet connection. 

A mobile phone will be required to complete the identity verification step. Once your identity has been verified, you can return to your desktop and continue registration where you left off.

To help avoid interruptions, we recommend staying connected to a stable network throughout the process. Changes in connectivity, such as switching networks or moving between cell towers, may cause your session to time out and require you to restart registration.  

1. Create your Account

IAA offers three membership tiers, allowing you to choose the option that fits your needs. Compare the benefits of each tier in the chart below and select your preferred IAA membership.  

Enter your primary business type, first name, last name, e-mail, your location, phone number and a password to start the online registration process.  Don’t worry, your primary business type can be changed during the registration process.

Select Your Access

Choose the inventory that best fits your needs:

• IAA Inventory: Access a wide range of vehicles, including used and damaged former rental units, EVs, specialty equipment, and more. 

• GSA Inventory Only: Bid on retired government fleet vehicles and equipment available through IAA Gov Auctions. To participate in Gov Auctions on IAAI.com you must pre-register with GSAFleet.gov and obtain a 6-character GSA Account number before finalizing your registration.

• Both: Register for access to both IAA and GSA inventory.

2. Payment

A $225 registration fee is required to bid on all IAA inventory.

The registration fee can be paid by credit card or PayPal. Please note that debit cards are not accepted for registration payments. Once your registration is active, you'll have access to additional payment options for vehicle purchases. Learn more on our How to Pay page. 

Registration for IAA Gov Auctions (GSA inventory), however, is completely free. We do require a credit card to be put on file for any ancillary services that are requested.

Tip: To avoid delays, set up autopay and quickly renew your registration fee every year without having to think about it. You can set up auto-renewal and your preferred payment method from your Auction Center under Profile and Membership Payments. Your account must be active and all required licenses and ID’s must be up to date to use this feature.  

Complete Your Profile

Once you’ve finalized your access and set up payment, you’ll be asked to finalize the business type that best describes you, primary activity, preferred language, location and to confirm your mobile number to make sure you are enabled for future account notifications including negotiation offers, pre-bid outbids, to be paid or to be picked up- and more.

3. Selecting a Business Type

• Individual (Public) Buyers 

Individual Buyers can bid at auctions that are open to the public (varies by state) and on vehicles that can be sold to the public. Visit the IAA Help Center to view a list of public buyer state-by-state eligibility.

If you are in a state that does not permit public buying, you will be prompted to either continue registration confirming you are aware that you cannot bid in your state and must find a broker who can help you purchase inventory, or upgrade to a business account.   

Note: Buyers can check the ‘Who Can Bid’ list found on the drop-down menu in Bid Information on Vehicle Detail Pages to confirm that the vehicle is available for public purchase. GSA inventory is open to all public buyers in all states.

• Licensed Business Buyers 

As a Business Buyer you can bid at auctions on inventory where your business license meets state requirements.

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4. Verify Your Identity

Quickly scan and upload your ID by following the automated prompts. You can select your preferred language at the start of the process at the start of the verification or at any point during the verification. The verification step can take between 15 and 30 seconds.  

Accepted ID’s may vary depending on your country. Please review the list of accepted documents by country if you have any questions regarding approved ID documents.

Please note: If you don’t consent to use the automated identity verification, then you will need to verify your identity another way.

5. Gather Your Documents To register as an individual IAA buyer, you will need to provide the following valid, up-to-date documents:
	A government-issued ID (choose one): Driver’s license State ID Passport/Visa
	If your ID does not include your address, IAA will need proof of address (choose one): Tax payment Utility bill Another official document that includes your name and address

To register as a Licensed Buyer, you will also need:

• A Business License

License Requirements within the United States: 

You can register as a Licensed Business Buyer with an automotive-related business license., other Licensed Business or non-Auto Licensed Business.

A non-automotive-related licensed business is limited to bidding on the same inventory as Individual (public) Buyers in most cases. This business type is not tax-exempt, but benefits from a Licensed Business Buyer fee structure. 

License Requirements from Outside the United States: 

If you are located outside the United States, you can only register as a Licensed Business Buyer if you have a business license for an automotive-related business such as: 

• Dealer

• Dismantler

• Importer

• Exporter

• Rebuilder

• Repair Facility

• Scrapper

• Body Shop

Canadian Business License

• Notarized English Translation of Business License (if original in a different language other than English, and unless the license is already translated in English by the issuing government on the back side or same side as the original language.)

• Routed Export Agreement – Allows for the export of vehicles from the U.S.

• Texas VTR-901 Export Only Form (Optional: enables access to the Texas branches) Additional Optional Forms: Tax License (PST/TVQ) and (GST/HST)

Mexico Business License

• R.F.C. con Tarjeta de Hacienda

• Tarjeta CANACO

• Contrato de Exportación Dirigida

• Texas VTR-901 Certificado de Comprador (Optional: To buy in the state of Texas)

Foreign Business License (Non-Mexican/Non-Canadian)

• Business License (must be automotive-related)

• Notarized English Translation of Business License (Unless the license is already translated into English by the issuing government on the back side or same side as the original language.)

• Routed Export Agreement - Allows for the export of vehicles from the U.S.

• Texas VTR-901 Export Only Form

Resale Certificates (for Sales Tax Exemption)

While some states issue an annual resale certificate, others require us to collect the state-issued tax license, and the resale form approved by the state, for us to allow tax exemption. Those states that do not issue a tax license, but charge sales tax at the point of sale, still require us to collect the state-approved resale form in order to allow tax exemption. 

• Resale Certificates for sales tax exemption can be completed at a later date. Please note, buyer is responsible for providing payment by due date and submitting needed resale certificate to be sales-tax exempt.

eSignature Resale Certificates

The following documents are available to be completed and submitted online.

• CA Resale Certificate

• FL Affidavit – (available to non-US buyers only)

• GA ST-5 (in-state business) GA ST-4 (out-of-state business)

• CRT 61 – IL

• NY ST-120

Note:  eSignature is not available in Florida, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming, and Texas.  

Bid Cards

Some states require that you purchase specific licensing from that state in order to purchase certain titles and/or have access to the salvage pools in that state. To view a listing of these states (where IAA operates), their requirements and who to contact in that state to obtain the necessary licensing, visit the IAA Help Center.

6. Download the Buyer App

Research your next vehicle, view Engine Start videos and 360 View, bid, negotiate and close the deal anywhere, anytime with the IAA Buyer App. You'll get notifications on your mobile device to help you manage your account, Watch List and purchases on the go.

7. What's Comes Next?

You're almost there! Once your IAA registration is submitted, our Customer Support team will review your information and verify your documents. If additional information is needed, we'll contact you directly. 

When your account is approved, you'll receive an email notification so you can start exploring inventory and bidding with confidence. 

If you have questions during the process, IAA Customer Support is available Monday through Saturday via Live Chat or by phone at +1 877-937-4243. You can also find answers and submit inquiries through the IAA Help Center.