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Salvage & rebuilt title laws for car flippers — updated 2026

Inspection
$75
Rebuilt Impact
-20%
Threshold
75% of ACV
Title Fee
$10

$75 fee is reasonable. The 1 major + 4 minor parts documentation requirement adds paperwork. Moderate market demand.

Conversion Process

Repair or replace one major part and four minor parts. Attach before-repair damage photos per instructions. Pay $75 inspection fee (certified check to Dept of Public Safety). Pass inspection.

Inspection Requirements

Type: both

Agency: Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Salvage Inspection Division

$75 certified check to DPS. Non-refundable whether pass or fail. Same $75 fee for re-inspection. Must document replacement of 1 major part + 4 minor parts. Before-repair photos required per specific instructions.

Out-of-State Titles

Accepts out-of-state salvage: Yes

Accepts non-repairable: No

Accepts out-of-state salvage. MS inspection required.

Title Branding

Title reads: REBUILT

Issues parts-only: No

Issues certificate of destruction: Yes

Non-repairable label: Non-Repairable

Resale Impact

Salvage title-45% from clean valueRebuilt title-20% from clean value

Jackson area has moderate demand. Smaller overall market. Gulf Coast area sees flood vehicle activity.

Fees

Salvage title fee: $10

Rebuilt title fee: $10

Special Restrictions

  • Must replace/repair 1 major + 4 minor parts and document it
  • Certified check only for fees
  • Same fee for re-inspections
  • Before-repair photos with specific requirements
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