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Salvage & rebuilt title laws for car flippers — updated 2026

Inspection
$60
Rebuilt Impact
-25%
Threshold
80% of ACV
Title Fee
$93

Two VIN inspections add time. But NO SALES TAX is a huge advantage for buying and selling vehicles. Portland market is solid.

Conversion Process

Apply for salvage title with VIN inspection. Rebuild vehicle to state safety standards. Get second VIN inspection. Pass salvage inspection. Receive 'Reconstructed' title.

Inspection Requirements

Type: both

Agency: Oregon DMV or designated law enforcement

Two VIN inspections required: once when getting salvage title, and again when applying for reconstructed title. Safety standards must be met.

Out-of-State Titles

Accepts out-of-state salvage: Yes

Accepts non-repairable: No

Accepts out-of-state salvage. Two VIN inspections required (one when applying for salvage title, one when applying for rebuilt).

Title Branding

Title reads: RECONSTRUCTED

Issues parts-only: No

Issues certificate of destruction: Yes

Non-repairable label: Non-Repairable

Resale Impact

Salvage title-50% from clean valueRebuilt title-25% from clean value

Portland metro has good demand. No sales tax is a major advantage for vehicle sales.

Fees

Salvage title fee: $93

Rebuilt title fee: $93

Special Restrictions

  • Two separate VIN inspections required in the process
  • No sales tax in Oregon (advantage for flippers)
Official Oregon DMV source ↗

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