Buyers Guide
Escrow Resources
Escrow lets a neutral, licensed third party hold the money while the car and title change hands — the standard way to de-risk a long-distance private sale.
How escrow works
- Buyer and seller agree on price and terms, and open an escrow transaction.
- The buyer sends funds to the escrow company — not to the seller.
- The seller ships the car and transfers the title.
- The buyer inspects the car on arrival and accepts it.
- The escrow company releases the funds to the seller.
Verify before you trust
- Confirm the company is licensed — in the US, escrow providers are licensed at the state level. Look the license up yourself on the state regulator's website.
- Find the company's phone number independently and call it. Fake escrow sites are one of the most common vehicle-sale scams.
- Be wary if the other party insists on a specific escrow service you've never heard of, or pressures you to pay by gift card, cryptocurrency, or wire to an individual.
A widely used starting point
Escrow.com is a long-established, licensed online escrow service commonly used for vehicle transactions. SupraMarket has no affiliate relationship with them — always do your own verification before sending money to anyone.
Visit Escrow.comThis page is educational information, not legal or financial advice. Escrow rules vary by state — verify requirements with your state regulator or a qualified professional.
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