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A salvaged vehicle is one that has been previously declared an absolute loss due to collision, fire, flood, trespass, or other mishap, but is now being rebuilt.

Salvaged vehicles are perfectly legal. The way in which some of them are falsely sold, however, raises the eyebrows of authorities.

There have been a growing number of cases of shifty car dealers selling salvaged vehicles that are cosmetically sound and internally flawed. The Byzantine nature of today's electrical engines makes it difficult for the average person to detect camouflaged mechanical flaws until it's too late.

To help protect you from such practices, Rhode Island has instituted a stringent registration and title process for all salvaged vehicles.

Registration and Title Requirements

To obtain a title, you must first qualify for a Salvaged Vehicle Inspection. To do so you must appear in person at the Enforcement Section of the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Before arriving, make sure you have:

  • Photos of the vehicle before it was repaired. You will need both side shots of the front and the back.
  • A legitimately ascribed Salvage Title.
  • All original receipts for parts used to repair your vehicle. Photocopied receipts will not be accepted.
  • The work order for your repairs. Photocopies will be rejected as invalid.
  • An insurance company appraisal report.
  • The original salvage repairer's certificate.
  • A $55 fee. Cash and personal checks will not be accepted; please use only certified checks or money orders.
  • Front and back copy of the Salvage Title.

The failure to provide any of the above required documents will automatically cancel your Salvage Inspection Appointment. If you must cancel your appointment after being approved, do this in person or through fax (401) 728-0965 and provide at least 24 hours advanced notice.

If you have questions, you can call Enforcement at (401) 588-3006 or visit at:

  • Enforcement Section
  • 100 Main St.
  • Pawtucket, RI 02860


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