How to Clear a Salvage Car Title in Alabama
If a vehicle that is titled in the state of Alabama sustains accident or flood damage that makes it inoperable on the highway, and the insurance company declares it a total loss, a salvage title is issued. However, in Alabama you have the option to repair the vehicle yourself, if you have a rebuilder's license issued by the state, or take the vehicle to someone with such a license for repair. You can then apply for a rebuilt title. Upon approval from an inspector, the salvage title is cleared and a new Alabama rebuilt title is issued.
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Things You'll Need
- Repair receipts
- Inspection certification
- Title application
- Identification
- Check or money order
Instructions
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Complete the repairs on the salvaged vehicle. In Alabama, the repairs must be completed by an individual with a rebuilder's license. That can be you, if you have the necessary expertise and obtain the license, or someone else in the state. The licensed repairer determines what needs to be done and the parts that need to be obtained, according to the Alabama Department of Revenue. This helps ensure no stolen parts are used.
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Schedule an appointment with the Alabama Department of Motor Vehicle Division in your area for an inspection. An inspector must determine the vehicle is safe for highway operation before a rebuilt title is issued.
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Carry the salvage title and inspector's certification to the clerk in the DMV's title office. Provide her with a copy of your identification, such as your Alabama driver's license.
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Sign the Alabama Application for a Rebuilt Title provided by the clerk. Surrender the salvage title and pay the $15 title fee with a check or money order. This, along with your copy of the vehicle registration, provides proof you applied for the title.
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Allow six weeks for your Alabama Rebuilt Title to arrive in the mail. If you do not receive your title in a reasonable time frame, visit the Alabama Department of Revenue's website and check the status of your application.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep all receipts for the repairs done to the vehicle.
