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Titling a Salvage Vehicle
Salvage Title - When to Apply
If you have a vehicle from out of state that has been totaled and not rebuilt, you may apply for an Oregon salvage title. See information about damaged vehicles.
 
If your Oregon-titled vehicle has been declared totaled and you have kept the vehicle, you have 30 days to apply for either a salvage title or a reconstructed title.
 
If you have a vehicle from out of state that has been rebuilt, you may apply for a new title. The new title will show there was previous damage. Follow procedures for Titling an Out-of-State Vehicle if You Have the Title.
 
If an out-of-state vehicle has terms like "junked" on the title, DMV will not issue a title. See information on junked vehicles.

Salvage Title - How to Apply
  • The seller must give you the title or primary ownership document.
  • Previous owners must release their interest. Releases may be on:
    • Back of title; or
    • Bill of Sale; or
    • Lien Release; or
    • Secure Odometer Disclosure/Reassignment form (see odometer discosure, below)
  • Fill out an Application for Salvage Title.
  • Include odometer disclosure, if applicable.
    • Back of title; or
    • On a Secure Odometer Disclosure/Reassignment form. Contact DMV if you need a form.
  • Salvage title fee: $17 (make check or money order payable to Oregon DMV)

Mail in your title, documents, and fees to:
Oregon DMV
Salvage Titles
1905 Lana Ave NE
Salem, OR 97314


 
Page updated: May 07, 2008

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