A salvage vehicle is a vehicle that: For a complete definition, see RCW 46.04.514. If your vehicle is destroyed or declared a total loss, either you or your insurance company must report that the vehicle has been declared salvage and surrender the title to us. To report a salvage vehicle and surrender the title to us, write “Destroyed” and the date the vehicle was salvaged across the face of the title and mail it to us at: For more details about reporting a salvage vehicle, see RCW 46.12.600 If your vehicle is declared a total loss, you may: To learn more about each of these options, see Insurance Destroyed Vehicle Options. Can a vehicle that is declared salvage still be legally driven?The vehicle can’t legally be driven or parked on public highways or roads until a new title has been issued. Will I receive a rebuilt brand on the car if I salvage it? If we reissue a title on the car, it may be branded as “WA REBUILT” if it: A salvage dealer is engaged in the business of buying, selling, repairing, or rebuilding salvage motor vehicles and nonrepairable motor vehicles.

You must be licensed as a salvage dealer if you: buy or sell more than five salvage or nonrepairable motor vehicles in a calendar year; rebuild more than five salvage motor vehicles in a calendar year.honda xr650l motorcycles for sale You do not need a salvage dealer license if you:bmw s1000rr motorcycle jacket buy five or fewer salvage or nonrepairable motor vehicles in a calendar year; motorcycles for sale vacaville ca rebuild five or fewer salvage motor vehicles in the same calendar year. *However, you may need a used car dealer (GDN) license if you are engaged in the business of selling these rebuilt vehicles. Salvage Dealer License Endorsements While there is only a single salvage dealer license, that license is issued with one or more endorsements depending on the type of business activity.

The most common endorsements are: Used automobile dealer endorsement (2) - This endorsement allows you to buy or sell salvage motor vehicles and nonrepairable motor vehicles that have previously been sold to a customer before being damaged. You may also rebuild no more than 5 salvage motor vehicles in a calendar year if you only have this endorsement. If you wish to rebuild more, then add the Salvage vehicle rebuilder endorsement. You may also sell those rebuilt vehicles if you hold an independent dealer or General Distinguishing Number (GDN) license. Salvage vehicle pool operator endorsement (4) - This endorsement allows a company to conduct auctions where nonrepairable motor vehicles and salvage motor vehicles are sold. Salvage vehicle rebuilder endorsement (6) - This endorsement allows you to buy and then rebuild salvage motor vehicles so that the vehicle can be titled and registered to lawfully operate on public roads. In order to sell these vehicles after they have been rebuilt, you must also hold an independent dealer or General Distinguishing Number (GDN) license.

Selling Salvage Motor Vehicles and Nonrepairable Motor Vehicles If you are selling salvage/nonrepairable motor vehicles without repairing them, then the purchaser submits title paperwork to the county tax office. Selling Rebuilt Salvage Motor Vehicles If you are selling rebuilt motor vehicles, you need a GDN license to properly submit title paperwork to the county tax office on behalf of the purchaser. For more information on title brands, see tab: Title Brands & What They Mean Selling Used Automobile Parts If you are selling used car parts you may need licensing from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). More information about the Used Automotive Parts Recycler license and TDLR is available by calling: 800-803-9202 (toll-free in Texas) or 512-463-6599 (locally) or visit: http://www.tdlr.texas.gov/parts/apr.htm Requirements before Applying for a Salvage Dealer License and Endorsements You must have a business location for your salvage operation that is not a residence or apartment complex.

Salvage dealers can only operate at their licensed business location. You must have a sign and office at your business location where you will maintain the salvage dealer records. You must comply with all city, county, and state laws. Compliance with city, county, and state laws governing the salvage business is not only a requirement to obtain a license, but compliance with these laws is required to maintain the license. Check with your local government to determine if there are any special restrictions for operating a salvage business in that jurisdiction. You must register for the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) program. All salvage dealers are required under federal law to report their vehicle transactions by using NMVTIS. The U.S. Department of Justice is the enforcing agency for the NMVTIS program. TxDMV requires that an applicant provide their NMVTIS number at the time of application and maintain registration during the period of the license.

For more information, please refer to the NMVTIS publication, or visit http://www.vehiclehistory.gov/ You must decide what type of business you will operate and which endorsements you will need to lawfully operate your business. Indicate these on the Salvage Dealer License Application. You must obtain certificates and permits to legally operate in Texas: Assumed Name Certificate: If you plan on using an assumed name, obtain an assumed name certificate from the proper authority, which is the Texas Secretary of State if you are a corporation or from your county clerk if you are a sole proprietor (individual) or partnership. Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit: Photocopy of account status issued by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Certificate of Incorporation, Organization, or Partnership: If you are a Corporation or LLC, attach the Certificate of Filing issued by the Texas Secretary of State (SOS), showing that the entity has been formed and approved. Please do not submit your filing documents.

Or if your business was formed in another state, attach the Certificate of Authority issued by the Texas SOS showing that the entity has the right to conduct business in Texas. Franchise Tax Account Status: If you are a Corporation or LLC, provide a photocopy of current account status issued by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. License Application Fees, Duration & Renewal, and Submission The initial salvage dealer license fee is $95 for each endorsement. TxDMV issues salvage dealer licenses for a one year period. A license and the endorsements may be renewed for one year periods. If unexpired, the cost to renew a license is $85 for each endorsement. A completed application, the required attachments and the licensing fees should be mailed to: Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Motor Vehicle Division, P.O. Box 13176, Austin, TX 78711-3176. Soon you will be able to complete licensing applications and payments online. Click here or visit http://www.TxDMV.gov/onlinelicensing for more information.