Salvage Title Rules by State
Damage threshold (as % of vehicle value) triggering a salvage title, availability of a rebuilt title designation, and post-repair inspection requirements.
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| Damage Threshold | Rebuilt Title | Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| No threshold | Yes | Yes |
| 70% | Yes | Yes |
| Total loss declared | Yes | Yes |
| 100% | Yes | Yes |
| No threshold | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| 80% | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| No threshold | Yes | Yes |
| 70% | Yes | Yes |
| 50% | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| No threshold | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| 80% | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| 80% | Yes | Yes |
| No threshold | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| 65% | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| No threshold | Yes | Yes |
| 60% | Yes | Yes |
| 80% | Yes | Yes |
| No threshold | Yes | Yes |
| No threshold | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| No threshold | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| 100% | Yes | Yes |
| No threshold | Yes | Yes |
| No threshold | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| No threshold | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| 70% | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
| 75% | Yes | Yes |
The federal Anti-Car Theft Act and the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) require participating insurers and salvage operators to report total-loss vehicles. Insurance companies typically declare total loss when repair costs exceed 70-80% of actual cash value regardless of the state threshold.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.