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Salvage title transfer guide for car flippers

Illinoisfriendly

Inspection: $94

Rebuilt impact: -25%

Floridafriendly

Inspection: $40

Rebuilt impact: -25%

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

Accepts out-of-state salvage titles. Vehicles with certificate of destruction from any state cannot be titled in FL.

The Process

  1. Buy the vehicle at auction in Illinois
  2. Get the Illinois title from the auction
  3. Transport the vehicle to Florida
  4. Apply for a Florida salvage title
  5. Complete repairs
  6. Pass Florida rebuilt inspection (both) — $40
  7. Receive Florida rebuilt title

Estimated Costs

Title fee$75Inspection$40Transport$300-$1,200
Title laws change frequently. Always verify with your local DMV before purchasing.

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