What Is a Rebuilt Title in Texas?

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A rebuilt title in the state of Texas is a vehicle title generated by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles that designates a vehicle as rebuilt rather than a factory original.

What Rebuilt Means

A rebuilt vehicle in the state of Texas means that the vehicle is built primarily from parts or pieces that are not the factory originals. If a vehicle meets this standard, a rebuilt title should be obtained.

Getting a Rebuilt Title

Rebuilt titles are administered and generated through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. To receive a rebuilt title, one must complete a Rebuilt Vehicle Statement and submit it to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for approval.

Required Information

The Rebuilt Vehicle Statement requests specific information regarding which parts were used in the rebuilding of the vehicle. A statement indicating that the parts were legally obtained is also required.

References

• Motor Vehicles: Salvage Title in Texas
• Unofficial DMV Guide: Salvaged Vehicles
• Texas Department of Motor Vehicles: Title Your Vehicle

Resources

• Texas Department of Motor Vehicles: Rebuilt Vehicle Statement