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Salvage & rebuilt title laws for car flippers — updated 2026

Inspection
$25
Rebuilt Impact
-15%
Threshold
75% of retail value
Title Fee
$5

Gets a regular title with just a notation. Simple process. Low fees. Tiny market but good for titling.

Conversion Process

Repair vehicle. Apply for regular certificate of title with 'previously salvaged' notation. Standard process.

Inspection Requirements

Type: VIN only

Agency: North Dakota Highway Patrol or authorized inspector

VIN inspection and verification. 'Previously salvaged' notation on all subsequent titles. Relatively simple process.

Out-of-State Titles

Accepts out-of-state salvage: Yes

Accepts non-repairable: No

Accepts out-of-state salvage.

Title Branding

Title reads: PREVIOUSLY SALVAGED

Issues parts-only: No

Issues certificate of destruction: Yes

Non-repairable label: Non-Repairable

Resale Impact

Salvage title-40% from clean valueRebuilt title-15% from clean value

Small market. Fargo/Bismarck have moderate demand. Oil industry activity can boost vehicle demand.

Fees

Salvage title fee: $5

Rebuilt title fee: $5

Special Restrictions

  • • 'Previously salvaged' on all subsequent titles
  • • Regular certificate of title issued (not a separate brand type)
Official North Dakota DMV source ↗

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