If your car has been totaled in an accident or declared a salvage vehicle by your insurance company you may think your options for the car are limited. However you may be able to salvage the car and rebuild it yourself. In order to do this you will need to register the car as a salvage vehicle with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
The first step is to fill out an application for a Salvage Certificate. This can be done online or in person at your local DMV office. You will need to provide the following information:
-The vehicle identification number (VIN)
-The date of the accident or loss
-The name and address of the insurance company
-The name and address of the lienholder if applicable
-The name and address of the registered owner
Once you have submitted the application you will need to pay a fee of $50. The DMV will then issue you a Salvage Certificate.
Now that you have a Salvage Certificate you will need to have the car inspected. This can be done at any Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) office. You will need to bring the following items with you:
-The Salvage Certificate
-The vehicle
-Proof of insurance
-Proof of ownership
At the inspection the DPS officer will verify the VIN and make sure the car is not stolen. They will also inspect the car to make sure it is safe to operate on the road.
If the car passes the inspection you will then need to register it with the DMV. You will need to submit the following items:
-The Salvage Certificate
-The inspection report from the DPS
-The application for vehicle registration
-The fee for vehicle registration
Once the car is registered you will be issued a License Plate Certificate and two license plates. One of the plates must be placed on the front of the car and the other on the back.
You are now ready to begin rebuilding your salvage car!
How do I register a salvage car in Texas?
Answer 1: In order to register a salvage car in Texas you’ll need to provide the following: a completed Application for Certificate of Title the vehicle title the vehicle identification number (VIN) proof of insurance and a salvage inspection certificate.
How do I get a salvage inspection certificate?
Answer 2: You’ll need to take your vehicle to a licensed vehicle inspection station and have it inspected.
The inspection certificate will need to include the vehicle’s make model year VIN odometer reading and the inspector’s license number.
How much will it cost to register my salvage car?
Answer 3: The cost to register a salvage car in Texas is $33.
What do I need to do if my vehicle was purchased from out of state?
Answer 4: If your vehicle was purchased from out of state you’ll need to have it inspected by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
You’ll also need to provide a completed Application for Certificate of Title the out-of-state title the vehicle identification number (VIN) and proof of insurance.
How long is a salvage title good for?
Answer 5: A salvage title is good for the life of the vehicle.
What is a salvage car?
Answer 6: A salvage car is a vehicle that has been damaged to the point where the repairs would cost more than the vehicle is worth.
I bought a salvage car from a dealer.
Do I need to get it Inspected?
Answer 7: Yes you’ll need to take your salvage car to a licensed vehicle inspection station to get it inspected.
The inspection certificate will need to include the vehicle’s make model year VIN odometer reading and the inspector’s license number.
I bought a salvage car from a private seller.
Do I need to get it inspected?
Answer 8: No you don’t need to get a salvage car inspected if it was purchased from a private seller.
Do I need to get a salvage car inspected if it was purchased from a salvage yard?
Answer 9: Yes you’ll need to take your salvage car to a licensed vehicle inspection station to get it inspected.
The inspection certificate will need to include the vehicle’s make model year VIN odometer reading and the inspector’s license number.
My vehicle was totaled in an accident.
Can I register it as a salvage car?
Answer 10: Yes you can register your vehicle as a salvage car if it was totaled in an accident.
I bought a salvage car from another state.
Can I register it in Texas?
Answer 11: Yes you can register your salvage car in Texas as long as it meets the requirements for a salvage car in Texas.
What do I need to do to register my salvage car?
Answer 12: In order to register a salvage car in Texas you’ll need to provide the following: a completed Application for Certificate of Title the vehicle title the vehicle identification number (VIN) proof of insurance and a salvage inspection certificate.
How much will it cost to register my salvage car?
Answer 13: The cost to register a salvage car in Texas is $33.
I bought a salvage car from a private seller.
Do I need to get it inspected?
Answer 14: No you don’t need to get a salvage car inspected if it was purchased from a private seller.
I bought a salvage car from a salvage yard.
Do I need to get it inspected?
Answer 15: Yes you’ll need to take your salvage car to a licensed vehicle inspection station to get it inspected.
The inspection certificate will need to include the vehicle’s make model year VIN odometer reading and the inspector’s license number.
