Buy a vehicle that has been declared a total loss by an insurance company
Repair the vehicle to meet your state’s safety and roadworthiness requirements
Keep all repair receipts, parts invoices, and documentation of work completed
Obtain a salvage title from the seller or insurance company if required by your state
Apply for a rebuilt or reconstructed title through your state’s motor vehicle agency
Submit the required inspection forms and pass a salvage vehicle inspection
Provide proof of ownership, identification, and any required lien release
Pay the required title, inspection, and registration fees
Receive the salvage title or rebuilt title after approval by the state agency
