Frequently Asked Questions

A Salvage Vehicle is a vehicle to be titled and registered that had been stolen, wrecked, destroyed by water or otherwise damaged to the extent that the insurance company considered it to be uneconomical to repair and was therefore issued a certificate of title branded/marked as Salvage.

Restored salvage is a vehicle that was previously issued a certificate of title branded as Salvage, but has now been repaired/restored, then inspected for roadworthiness and issued a title branded as Restored Salvage.

All equipment to meet the requirements of the road must be in good condition and in good working order.

• Proof of ownership, usually a title
• Valid driver license
• Receipts or invoices for all component parts that have been repaired or replaced.

To help reduce auto theft, restored salvage vehicles require the more comprehensive Level III inspection that is conducted by specially certified officers. Level III is necessary to verify all major component parts which include front end assembly, engine, transmission, as well as rear end assembly for trucks and truck-type vehicles.

Arizona law requires that any person who sells a vehicle for which a salvage title has been issued, must disclose to the buyer, before the completion of the sale, that it is a salvage vehicle.

The cost of the inspection depends on the level of detail required:

Level II $20.00
Level III $50.00
AZ VIN $5.00

In some cases where a Level II inspection is conducted, a review at a later date may determine that a Level III inspection is required. You will then be required to pay an additional $30.

Enforcement Services vehicle inspection locations are located statewide for your convenience.