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Salvage title transfer guide for car flippers
New Yorkstrict
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
- Buy the vehicle at auction in New York
- Get the New York title from the auction
- Transport the vehicle to Illinois
- Apply for a Illinois salvage title
- Complete repairs
- Pass Illinois rebuilt inspection (both) — $94
- 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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