Start by creating a GovPlanet account. You will then receive an email with your temporary password to log into your account, update your contact information, create a new password, and request bidding privileges. Once your contact information has been verified, you will be asked to put a credit card on file. This card will hold a $1 pending charge that grants you $150,000 purchase power. Your card will not be charged unless you default on a payment, or call Customer Service and grant them permission to use the card on file to complete purchase of a won item.

Any citizen of the United States, who is registered with GovPlanet and received bidding privileges, can bid and buy government surplus.

All GovPlanet items are individually evaluated by a certified inspector. These inspection reports are published online and made available for GovPlanet users to review prior to placing a bid. In addition, items backed by our IronClad Assurance – our patented inspection process – will provide you with the confidence that the inspection report is an accurate representation of the item.

For customers who still prefer to view their items in person prior to an auction, GovPlanet may allow onsite inspections. All onsite visits must be scheduled in advance with a GovPlanet representative. Some selling locations may have restrictions or unique requirements that you must comply with as part of the visit. Once an inspection appointment is approved, you will be personally escorted by a member of the GovPlanet inspection team while on site. If you would like to try and schedule personal inspection, please email our Customer Service department at CustomerService@GovPlanet.com. Onsite visits will be kept to 30 min maximum; and you WILL NOT be able to test drive vehicles or equipment.

Tactical Vehicles are not street legal to start with. A Tactical Vehicle from the DLA cannot be taken on the road until you meet your state’s vehicle inspection requirements, and receive a state title and registration from your local DMV or State titling authority. However, some Tactical Vehicles are sold on consignment, where the previous owner may already received proper titling and registration. Not all states will accept out of state titling documents on HMMWVs or other Former Military Vehicles. Please ensure that you contact your state titling/registration authority for your individual state’s requirements.

An EUC (End User Certificate) is required for all surplus Military assets with demilitarization (DEMIL) code of Q or F; all Tactical Vehicles, with the exception of Private Seller Consignments, are issued a DEMIL Q code. The EUC process typically takes 6-10 weeks from submission to be approved by Trade Security Controls (TSC). If you don’t have a history in dealing with entities/ countries whose interests are adverse to the United States, expect to be approved and the proud new owner of a HMMWV! EUC forms can only be completed post-purchase. No storage fees will be charged during the EUC approval process. For more information, visit our EUC page.

For questions on the different demilitarization codes, please visit the Defense Logistics Agency website.
Items marked with demilitarization codes F and Q will be required to receive Trade Security Clearance approval before the item is released for pickup. In order to receive approval, the buyer must complete all required information in the EUC form. Items requiring the EUC can only be purchased by a citizen of the United States and the GovPlanet account has been established within the United States. If the buyer was born outside of the United States, the buyer must submit a copy of their US Passport, US Naturalization Certificate, or US Green Card.

The SF97 is a U.S. government-issued certificate that can be used to obtain a title for a vehicle. All SF97s will be assigned to GovPlanet, and then re-assigned to (you) the buyer, utilizing a standard dealer re-assignment letter. Please check with your appropriate titling agency in your state to ensure that this letter is acceptable. If your state has unique requirements in regards to titling Former Military Vehicles, please contact customer service so that we can work together in ensuring you have the adequate re-assignment paperwork for your state. SF97s will typically arrive via FedEx or USPS within 30 – 60 Business days of EUC approval. For more information, visit our SF97 page.

5 business days.

Once your EUC has been cleared by the government, buyers will receive an email with their Item Release Form. This form contains the items exact location as well as who/ how to contact the person who is responsible for that location. Buyers then have 10 days to reach out to Pick-up Support and arrange a pick-up that fits both the POCs and location’s schedule.