Vermont

moderate

Salvage & rebuilt title laws for car flippers — updated 2026

Inspection

$50

Rebuilt Impact

-20%

Threshold

TLF (repair + salvage value > ACV)

Title Fee

$35

Famous for flexible registration on older vehicles (no title needed for 15+ year vehicles). Useful as a registration state but tiny local market.

Conversion Process

Apply for salvage title within 15 days of total loss settlement. Repair vehicle. Schedule anti-theft and safety inspections with VT DMV. Pass both. Apply for prior salvage title.

Inspection Requirements

Type: both

Agency: Vermont DMV authorized representatives

Anti-theft and safety inspections performed by VT DMV authorized representatives. Call (802) 828-2000 for scheduling.

Out-of-State Titles

Accepts out-of-state salvage: Yes

Accepts non-repairable: No

Accepts out-of-state salvage. VT inspections required.

Title Branding

Title reads: PRIOR SALVAGE

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

Very small market but VT registration is popular for out-of-state vehicles due to flexible rules for older vehicles.

Fees

Salvage title fee: $35

Rebuilt title fee: $35

Special Restrictions

• Must apply for salvage title within 15 days of total loss settlement
• Vermont is known for flexible vehicle registration (no title for 15+ year vehicles)
• VT registration loophole popular with out-of-state buyers

Official Vermont DMV source ↗

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