Kansas
moderateSalvage & rebuilt title laws for car flippers — updated 2026
Reasonable process and fees. Kansas City market helps. Straightforward KHP inspection.
Conversion Process
Repair vehicle. Take to Kansas Highway Patrol motor vehicle inspection station. Get MVE-1 examination certificate. Take salvage title + MVE-1 pink copy + proof of insurance to county treasurer for rebuilt salvage title.
Inspection Requirements
Type: both
Agency: Kansas Highway Patrol motor vehicle inspection station
Motor Vehicle Examination (MVE-1) required. Take to KHP inspection station. Proof of insurance required for rebuilt title application.
Out-of-State Titles
Accepts out-of-state salvage: Yes
Accepts non-repairable: No
Accepts out-of-state salvage. KHP inspection required.
Title Branding
Title reads: REBUILT SALVAGE
Issues parts-only: No
Issues certificate of destruction: Yes
Non-repairable label: Non-Highway / Junk
Resale Impact
Kansas City metro (shared with MO) has decent demand. Wichita market is smaller.
Fees
Salvage title fee: $10
Rebuilt title fee: $10
Special Restrictions
- • MVE-1 form required from KHP
- • Proof of insurance required at application
- • County treasurer handles title application
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