Utah
moderateSalvage & rebuilt title laws for car flippers — updated 2026
Reasonable $50 fee. Safety inspection focus. Growing SLC market. Straightforward process.
Conversion Process
Repair vehicle. Safety inspection by state-certified vehicle inspector. Provide bills of sale with seller info and donor VINs. Contact UT Highway Patrol for inspection stations. Apply for rebuilt title.
Inspection Requirements
Type: safety
Agency: Utah Highway Patrol / state-certified vehicle inspector
Safety inspection only required when changing salvage to rebuilt status. Must provide all bills of sale, receipts, and invoices with seller name, contact, and donor vehicle VIN.
Out-of-State Titles
Accepts out-of-state salvage: Yes
Accepts non-repairable: No
Accepts out-of-state salvage. UT safety inspection required.
Title Branding
Title reads: REBUILT / RESTORED SALVAGE
Issues parts-only: No
Issues certificate of destruction: Yes
Non-repairable label: Non-Repairable
Resale Impact
Salt Lake City metro has growing demand. Lower cost market but growing population.
Fees
Salvage title fee: $6
Rebuilt title fee: $6
Special Restrictions
- • Parts receipts must include seller contact info and donor VIN
- • Call UT Highway Patrol at (801) 965-4889 for station locations
Ready to find your next flip in Utah?
Try sendit scan free