How to Find a Salvage Flood Title for a Jeep in Michigan
A salvage title denotes that a vehicle is damaged to the point at which necessary repairs cost more than the value of the vehicle. In Michigan, you must locate the vehicle identification number (VIN) and contact the Michigan Department of State to obtain a vehicle history report to determine if a vehicle has a salvage title. If the car has been rebuilt with spare parts, it is possible to replace a salvage title with a rebuilt title.
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Locate the vehicle's VIN. It will be on the driver's side door jamb or the dashboard of the automobile. An insurance card or title will also have the VIN. You cannot obtain a vehicle history report without a VIN.
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Complete a Record Lookup Request form (BDVR-154). See Resources for the form. Sections 4 and 6 require disclosure of why you want the record. The request for a title search must be for a reason deemed permissible under Michigan law.
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Pay the fee to obtain the report. As of 2010, an unofficial copy of the vehicle history report cost $7.00. A certified copy cost $8.00. The fee must be paid by credit card, money order or check. Complete your payment information in Section 5 of the Record Lookup Request form.
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Submit the form to the Michigan Department of State, Record Lookup Unit. Mail your completed request to:
Michigan Department of State
Record Lookup Unit
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, Michigan 48918
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Tips & Warnings
The fee for a vehicle's history report is nonrefundable.
Under Michigan law, it is a felony to misrepresent the reason for obtaining the vehicle history report .
