How Much Is a Surplus Humvee? Real Auction Prices, and Can You Register One (2026)

Ex-military Humvees (HMMWVs) sold by state and local agencies at government auctions went for a median of $5,775 over the 12 months to October 2026. Humvees sold directly by the Department of Defense through GovPlanet usually cost more and come with stricter paperwork. Whether you can drive one on the road depends on your state.

What Humvees Sell For

Across 34 whole-vehicle Humvee sales at U.S. government auctions in the 12 months to October 2026:

30 of the 34 were 1985-1994 models, mostly M998-series trucks. They sold in 17 states, with the most in Alabama and Missouri. The top sale was a 1992 utility Humvee in Arkansas.

These Humvees came from fire districts, sheriff's offices and public works departments that received them through federal surplus programs and later retired them. Some come with a state title, which makes them easier to register than a Humvee bought straight from the Department of Defense.

GovPlanet Humvees

The Department of Defense sells Humvees to the public through GovPlanet, run by Ritchie Bros (RB Global). The first public sale, in December 2014, sold 25 Humvees for $21,500 to $41,000, an average of $29,760. GovPlanet does not publish current averages.

What is different about a GovPlanet Humvee:

• Paperwork. It comes with an SF-97 marked "off-road use only," or other document options, each with a fee. See the SF-97 explained.
• End Use Certificate. You must be approved before the vehicle is released. GovPlanet says this takes 6 to 10 weeks.
• Buyer's fee. About 15% on items up to $10,000 and 10% above, plus a card fee if you pay by card. Confirm on the listing.
• Condition reports. Lots marked IronClad Assurance come with an inspection report and a refund or repair remedy if the vehicle differs materially from it.

Our guide to buying surplus military vehicles covers GovPlanet, demilitarization and the End Use Certificate in detail.

Can You Register a Humvee?

Humvees were not built to civilian road standards, so states treat them differently. These are the states with a documented position:

Nebraska, Nevada and Texas are also reported to allow registration with conditions. For any state, call the DMV before you bid and ask what it will do with the exact paperwork on the listing. A Humvee from a city or county that already has a state title is usually the easiest to register.

Before You Bid

• Check the paperwork on the listing: state title, SF-97, "off-road use only," or bill of sale.
• Check that it is demilitarized. Armor, weapons mounts and restricted parts are removed before sale.
• Plan transport. A Humvee is 7 feet wide and about 5,200 pounds empty. Most need a trailer or a tow.
• Parts. Parts are plentiful and many are sold as military surplus themselves.

Live Humvees and other military vehicles are on the military surplus auctions page and in military surplus auctions near you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a surplus Humvee cost?

At state and local government auctions, the median Humvee sold for $5,775 over the 12 months to October 2026, and the middle half sold for $4,130 to $7,525. Humvees sold by the Department of Defense through GovPlanet usually sell for more.

Can a civilian buy a Humvee?

Yes. Demilitarized Humvees are sold to the public through GovPlanet and through state and local government auctions. GovPlanet requires an approved End Use Certificate before release.

Is a Humvee street legal?

It depends on your state. California will not register one for the road. States such as Idaho, North Carolina, Kentucky and Virginia allow road registration with conditions. Check with your DMV before you bid.

Where can I buy a Humvee?

GovPlanet sells Humvees for the Department of Defense. State and local agencies sell retired Humvees on GovDeals, Public Surplus and similar sites. GovAuctions.app lists them in one search.