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Salvage title transfer guide for car flippers

Californiastrict

Inspection: $250

Rebuilt impact: -30%

Oklahomafriendly

Inspection: $25

Rebuilt impact: -15%

Worth the cross-state move

Oklahoma accepts out-of-state salvage titles. Non-repairable titles may NOT be accepted.

Accepts out-of-state salvage. Same age-based rules apply.

The Process

  1. Buy the vehicle at auction in California
  2. Get the California title from the auction
  3. Transport the vehicle to Oklahoma
  4. Apply for a Oklahoma salvage title
  5. Complete repairs
  6. Pass Oklahoma rebuilt inspection (both) — $25
  7. Receive Oklahoma rebuilt title
Oklahoma Age Exemption

Vehicles older than 10 model years: NO inspection required, eligible for REGULAR (non-branded) title

Estimated Costs

Title fee$11Inspection$25Transport$300-$1,200
Title laws change frequently. Always verify with your local DMV before purchasing.

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