---
id: faq-0034
title: "What documents do I need to bring for a trade-in appraisal?"
category: faq
subtopic: trade-in
page_type: faq
source_url: "https://www.castlechevycars.com"
tags: ["trade-in", "documentation", "paperwork", "faq"]
questions:
  - "What paperwork do I need for a trade-in?"
  - "What should I bring when I trade in my car?"
  - "Do I need the title and keys?"
related: [trade-in-process]
dealer: Castle Chevrolet of Villa Park
---

Bring your vehicle's title (or loan documents if the car is financed), your keys, and your driver's license. If you have service records or maintenance history, those are helpful too-they show your car has been well cared for, which can support a higher appraisal.

You don't need anything else to get started. If your car is financed, we'll handle contacting your lender and managing the payoff as part of the trade-in process. Our team will guide you through what we need at each step, and everything is straightforward.

Ready to get going? Drive over to Castle Chevrolet of Villa Park at 400 East Roosevelt Road, or call (630) 279-5200 to schedule your appraisal. We're here to make it easy.