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New Jersey → Illinois

Salvage title transfer guide for car flippers

New Jerseymoderate

Inspection: $200

Rebuilt impact: -30%

Illinoisfriendly

Inspection: $94

Rebuilt impact: -25%

Worth the cross-state move

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

Accepts out-of-state salvage titles but CT salvage stamps are not accepted for Massachusetts (relevant for multi-state flippers).

The Process

  1. Buy the vehicle at auction in New Jersey
  2. Get the New Jersey title from the auction
  3. Transport the vehicle to Illinois
  4. Apply for a Illinois salvage title
  5. Complete repairs
  6. Pass Illinois rebuilt inspection (both) — $94
  7. Receive Illinois rebuilt title
Illinois Age Exemption

Vehicles 9+ model years old are exempt from rebuilt inspection

Estimated Costs

Title fee$95Inspection$94Transport$300-$1,200
Title laws change frequently. Always verify with your local DMV before purchasing.

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