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I owned my vehicle prior to salvage. How do I apply for a rebuilt inspection?

As owner of the vehicle prior to salvage in accordance with Section 32-8-87(k)(3), Code of Alabama 1975, you may apply for rebuilt inspection by submitting the following:
o An application for rebuilt inspection (INV 26-15)
o The current salvage certificate of title;
o All bills of sale for component parts replaced (major components require a notarized bill of sale);
o A copy of your registration receipt evidencing ownership prior to salvage; and
o A remittance advice (INV 31-1) and $90 inspection fee in certified funds or money order.

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Rebuilt Salvage Vehicle Information

As owner of the vehicle prior to salvage, in accordance with §32-8-87(k)(3), Code of Ala. 1975, you may apply for rebuilt inspection by submitting the following:
o A completed application for rebuilt inspection
o The current salvage certificate of title
o All bills of sale for component parts replaced
o A copy of your registration receipt evidencing ownership prior to salvage
o $90 inspection fee in certified funds (cashier’s check or money order)
o Effective April 1, 2024, paper applications will no longer be accepted. Rebuilt applications must be completed electronically through MyDMV, and we will only accept electronic payments.

Related FAQs in Rebuilt Inspection, Salvage vehicles and rebult vehicle inspections
Section 32-8-87, Code of Alabama 1975, requires you to have a master dealer regulatory license to apply for a rebuilt inspection. Licensed motor vehicle dealers are required to become designated agents of the Department. Designated agents are required to utilize the department’s online title system to generate and submit title application data and required fees.

As owner of the vehicle prior to salvage, in accordance with §32-8-87(k)(3), Code of Ala. 1975, you may apply for rebuilt inspection by submitting the following:
o A completed application for rebuilt inspection
o The current salvage certificate of title
o All bills of sale for component parts replaced
o A copy of your registration receipt evidencing ownership prior to salvage
o $90 inspection fee in certified funds (cashier’s check or money order)
o Effective April 1, 2024, paper applications will no longer be accepted. Rebuilt applications must be completed electronically through MyDMV, and we will only accept electronic payments.

The inspector will contact you once the request has been received and coordinate a location for the inspection.
No, the application must be received and processed first prior to having an inspection scheduled and completed. You will then have to wait until the inspector contacts you for an inspection.
Inspections are scheduled by the Motor Vehicle Inspector once your application is processed. The inspector will contact you for inspection once the request for inspection has been received.
An inspection is generally scheduled within 1 to 2 weeks once the application has been received.