Salvage Inspection

Salvage inspections are available by calling the Title Bureau at (603) 227-4150 to make an appointment. A $50.00 fee must be paid when scheduling an appointment (Visa or MasterCard only). Please see our list of specific locations and available days and hours. The inspection of the vehicle will include verification of the vehicle identification number (VIN) and verification that the damage listed on the insurance adjusters report has been repaired.

At the salvage inspection location, the vehicle's owner must present the following:

The vehicle needing a salvage inspection.
Proof of ownership (salvage title properly transferred), or a letter from the DMV.
Insurance adjuster's report/appraisal report itemizing damages.
Proof of repair of salvage items.
Any other documentation which shows that the vehicle had been declared a total loss and that the vehicle has been rebuilt and is safe for highway operation.

The vehicle can be either driven to the salvage inspection location using a 20-day temporary plate or carried on a flatbed tow truck.

Once the vehicle is inspected and approved, a salvage decal is permanently attached to the vehicle; the owner is issued a salvage vehicle identification number verification report (DSMV 547). The owner can then go to his or her town/city clerk's office to register the vehicle and apply for a new title. All subsequent titles issued for that vehicle will bear the legend "Rebuilt Vehicle".

Safety Inspection Required

A salvage inspection is not the same as a safety inspection; a salvage vehicle will still need to undergo a separate safety inspection within ten (10) days of being registered. Please review the Salvage Repair requirements to get a complete list of items that are included in the salvage inspection and other important information.