West Virginia

moderate

Salvage & rebuilt title laws for car flippers — updated 2026

Inspection

$50

Rebuilt Impact

-20%

Threshold

75% of ACV

Title Fee

$23

Low combined fees (~$50). Two inspections add time. Small market but central location for cross-border sales.

Conversion Process

Take pre-repair photos (all 4 sides). Repair vehicle. Pass safety inspection at WVSP-licensed station ($14.66 max). Then pass DMV reconstructed vehicle inspection ($35). Apply for rebuilt title at same DMV office.

Inspection Requirements

Type: both

Agency: WV State Police safety station + WV DMV

Two inspections required: safety inspection ($14.66 max) then DMV reconstructed vehicle inspection ($35). Pre-repair photos required from all 4 sides. Title application at same DMV office as inspection.

Out-of-State Titles

Accepts out-of-state salvage: Yes

Accepts non-repairable: No

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

Title Branding

Title reads: RECONSTRUCTED

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

Charleston area has moderate demand. Smaller market overall. Cross-border sales to VA/PA/OH are common.

Fees

Salvage title fee: $23

Rebuilt title fee: $23

Special Restrictions

• Two-stage inspection (safety + reconstructed vehicle)
• Pre-repair photos from all 4 sides required
• Flood and fire damage separately branded

Official West Virginia DMV source ↗

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