Frequently Asked Questions

Level I – Basic inspection to match the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the vehicle ownership documents to determine the identity of the vehicle. Required only for certain vehicles. Most vehicles are successfully inspected and verified at this level.

Level I inspections are conducted at MVD and authorized Third Party offices, or by designated law enforcement officers. There is no fee for a Level I inspection conducted at an MVD office. Third Party providers may charge a fee.

Level II – Secondary inspection is conducted when unusual circumstances indicate that a secondary VIN should be examined. A Level II inspection is conducted by a specially certified ADOT agent. The fee is $20.

Level III – Highest level inspection is conducted by specially certified ADOT agents for restored salvage vehicles, by appointment only. The fee is $50.

Abandoned Vehicle Inspections – Any law enforcement officer or authorized third party provider can provide an inspection on a vehicle abandoned on private property.

Additional fees may apply depending on the circumstances.

Complete a title application, make an appointment to have a Level III inspection conducted, obtain an emissions compliance certificate (if applicable), surrender the salvage title with the application and pay a $4.00 title fee – plus registration fees (if applicable).

Level I inspections can be done at any MVD or authorized Third Party office. Level II/III inspections are conducted at specific vehicle inspection locations.

Abandoned Vehicle Inspections – Any law enforcement officer or authorized third party provider can provide an inspection on a vehicle abandoned on private property.

Cash or check only.

Yes, only if they have a valid driver license.

A Salvage Certificate of Title is issued to a vehicle that was stolen, wrecked, destroyed, water damaged or otherwise damaged to the extent that the owner, leasing company, financial institution or insurance company considers it to be uneconomical to repair.

A Restored Salvage Certificate of Title is issued to a vehicle that has been rebuilt or restored to operation.

In addition to the title, you must show receipts, invoices, bills of sale or other ownership documents for component parts used in the vehicle repair process.

Each receipt must include: Description of the vehicle from which the parts were removed, including vehicle identification number (VIN), year, make and model. Name, address and signature of the company or person who sold the part. Driver license number of the seller (if private party) or the tax identification number (if a company). And, the Title Number for the Certificate of Title.

Yes. Per Arizona Revised Statutes 28-2091-I the seller must tell the buyer that they are purchasing a salvage vehicle. Make sure that when you do buy a salvage vehicle that you get to keep the proof of ownership of replacement component parts used in the repair or restoration.

Any law enforcement officer or authorized third party provider can provide an inspection on a vehicle abandoned on private property.