Vehicle Services

What is a restored salvage vehicle?

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.

What is a salvage title?

A Salvage Certificate of Title is issued to a vehicle that was stolen, wrecked, destroyed, water damaged or otherwise damaged to the extent that the owner, leasing company, financial institution or insurance company considers it to be uneconomical to repair.

What is a salvage vehicle?

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.

What are the fees?

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

  • Level II: $20
  • Level III: $50
  • AZ VIN: $5

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.

What are the types of vehicle inspections and fees?

Level I

Basic inspection to match the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the vehicle ownership documents to determine the identity of the vehicle. Required only for certain vehicles. Most vehicles are successfully inspected and verified at this level. Level I inspections are conducted at MVD and authorized third-party offices, or by designated law enforcement officers. There is no fee for a Level I inspection conducted at an MVD office. Third-party providers may charge a fee.

Level II

Secondary inspection is conducted when unusual circumstances indicate that a secondary VIN should be examined. A Level II inspection is conducted by a certified ADOT Officer. The fee is $20.

Level III

Highest level inspection is conducted by a certified ADOT Officer for restored salvage vehicles. The fee is $50.

Abandoned Vehicle Inspections

Any law-enforcement officer or authorized third-party provider can provide an inspection on a vehicle abandoned on private property. Additional fees may apply depending on the circumstances.

Can I give my credit to another person?

No. However, there are exceptions that allow the transfer of credit to another owner listed on the title of the vehicle that you sold, and from a lessor to a lessee, or in some cases of a trustee, company name, sole proprietor, court order or non-probate estate.