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.
Important Message Regarding Consumers and Owner Retained Vehicles After a Total Loss
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 $58.50, 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)
- Original application completely filled out
- Photos of the vehicle showing all damages
- Copy of insurance appraisal
- Used parts list
- Please return application to Division of Motor Vehicles, Enforcement Office, 600 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920-3024
At the time of your inspection, you will need to present the following paperwork:
- Positive Identification required (R.I. license or ID card)
- Properly assigned salvage title
- Vehicle must be completely restored
- All vehicles must bear a new RI State Inspection sticker
- All original paperwork and photos for the copies that were submitted with the application
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