Minnesota
moderateSalvage & rebuilt title laws for car flippers — updated 2026
Low $35 inspection fee. 'Prior Salvage' branding. Must keep declaration form during repairs. Decent Twin Cities market.
Conversion Process
Rebuild vehicle. Complete Declaration of Reconstruction/Special Assembly (Form PS2015A) during repairs. Provide original bills of sale, receipts, and invoices. Pass motor vehicle inspection. Pay $35 inspection fee.
Inspection Requirements
Type: both
Agency: Minnesota motor vehicle inspection station
$35 inspection fee. Declaration form must be filled out during repair process. All original bills of sale and receipts required.
Out-of-State Titles
Accepts out-of-state salvage: Yes
Accepts non-repairable: No
Accepts out-of-state salvage. MN inspection required.
Title Branding
Title reads: PRIOR SALVAGE
Issues parts-only: No
Issues certificate of destruction: Yes
Non-repairable label: Non-Repairable
Resale Impact
Minneapolis-St. Paul metro has good demand. 'Prior Salvage' is lighter branding. Rust concerns from salt increase demand for southern vehicle imports.
Fees
Salvage title fee: $10
Rebuilt title fee: $10
Special Restrictions
- • Declaration form must be completed DURING repair (not after)
- • Original receipts required (not copies)
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