All fees are flat and disclosed up front. There is no commission, no percentage of value, and no compensation contingent on the appraised figure — a requirement of independent, USPAP-compliant valuation.
Invoices can be issued to the requesting attorney, the estate, or a corporate fiduciary, and paid from estate funds once a personal representative is appointed.
Which service do I need?
Start with what the number is for. If you want a realistic figure to price, buy, sell or decide on, the $199 quick valuation is usually enough. If the document will be filed with a court, used for tax, or submitted to an insurer or lender that requires a certified appraisal, order the standard appraisal at $350, or $595 for classic, exotic and collector vehicles that need specialty auction research.
If you are unsure, send the details through the request form and we will tell you which one fits, including when the answer is the cheaper one. Our guide, valuation or certified appraisal, explains the difference.
What every report includes
Vehicle identification and specification check, condition findings with photographs, sourced comparable sales, the adjustment reasoning, the final value, and a signed statement of independence. See a full example on the sample report page.
Banks, credit unions and fleets
Lenders that need independent support for hard-to-value collateral can use bulk pricing per vehicle, and a free Collateral Check to screen vehicles first. When a borrower is asked to pay for the valuation, the borrower can order directly. See appraisal for an auto loan.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a vehicle appraisal cost?
Veride's quick valuation is $199, a standard certified appraisal is $350, and a classic, exotic or collector appraisal is $595. Fees are flat and do not depend on the vehicle's value.
Do you charge a percentage of the value?
No. There is no commission, no percentage and no fee that depends on the reported figure.
Is there a free option?
Yes. We give a free preliminary range from a few photos for planning only. It is not an appraisal or valuation.
Who can be invoiced?
The requesting attorney, the estate, a corporate fiduciary, the owner, or in some cases a lender or the borrower.