Salvage Inspections

A salvage vehicle is a vehicle that has been classified as a total loss by an insurance company and is now in the process of being repaired by a Rhode Island salvage rebuilder.

Salvage Inspection Instructions

To process the Application for Salvage Inspection you must submit the following paperwork:

Copies of all receipts for replaced parts and labor (VIN numbers must be listed on all receipts for parts, indicating where parts came from)
A certified check or money order for $57.50, made payable to "DMV"
A copy of the Salvage Title
A Certificate of Salvage Repair
Vehicle must be repaired by a Rhode Island licensed salvage rebuilder (no exceptions)
Please return application to Division of Motor Vehicles, Enforcement Office, 600 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920-3024

Salvage Inspection Application PDF file, less than 1

At the time of your inspection, you will need to present the following paperwork:

Original receipts for replaced parts and labor (VIN numbers must be listed on all receipts for parts, indicating where parts came from)
Positive Identification required (R.I. license or ID card)
An insurance company appraisal report
Repair work order
Properly assigned Salvage Title
Vehicle must be completely restored
Photos of vehicle, BEFORE repair
Bill of Sale
To cancel an appointment, please call (401) 462-5736 (we require 24 hours notice)

Missing Paperwork: If any paperwork requested is NOT presented at this time, a new appointment will be necessary, along with another certified check or money order for $57.50