Titles for Rebuilt or Restored Vehicles

A salvage-titled vehicle must go through the rebuilt inspection process before a rebuilt title can be issued on vehicles that require titles. Vehicles must go through the rebuilt process if:

  • Branded “Salvage” in Georgia.
  • Out-of-state branded “Salvage,” “Flood,” “Water,” “Fire,” or “Total Loss.”
  • Tractor cab restored with a glider kit.

Obtain a rebuilt title from a salvage title

  • Be a Licensed Rebuilder

    Anyone who purchases a salvage or wrecked vehicle for the purpose of restoring or rebuilding must be licensed as a rebuilder. 

  • Pass Inspection

    When the vehicle is restored, but before it is painted, it must pass inspection by one of the Department’s state inspectors or approved private inspectors.

  • Apply for a rebuilt title, if vehicle passed inspection by an approved private inspector

    Once the vehicle has passed inspection, gather the following documentation:

    1. One or more photographs of the vehicle in its salvage/wrecked condition before any repairs are made.
    2. Completed and signed Form MV-1 Title/Tag Application.
    3. Original valid salvage title issued in the vehicle owner’s name or properly assigned to the owner.
    4. Completed and signed Form T-129 Labor and Parts Certification.
    5. Provide receipts for new or used parts used to restore/rebuild the vehicle including:
      • Part names and stock numbers
      • Show the vehicle owner or rebuilder as the purchaser of the parts. (The rebuilder’s name, as shown on the parts receipts, must be shown on Form T-129.)
      • For used parts, show the part name and the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle from which the part was taken.
        • Parts vehicle must have a title on file with the Department or the parts vehicle's title must be submitted at the time of the application.
        • If the parts are from another state, provide a letter of certification from the other state.
    6. Copy of rebuilder’s license.
    7. Check, money order, or certified funds made payable to the Department of Revenue in the amount of $18 for the title fee.

    Mail the documentation to:

    DOR/Motor Vehicle Division
    Attn: Salvage Unit
    P. O. Box 740384
    Atlanta, Georgia 30374-0384

  • Apply for a rebuilt title if using a state inspector

    If using a state inspector, gather the following documentation:

    1. One or more photographs of the vehicle in its salvage/wrecked condition before any repairs are made.
    2. Completed and signed Form MV-1 Title/Tag Application.
    3. Original valid salvage title issued in the vehicle owner’s name or properly assigned to the owner.
    4. Completed and signed Form T-22R Request for Inspection of a Rebuilt Motor Vehicle.
    5. Completed and signed Form T-129 Labor and Parts Certification.
    6. Provide receipts for new or used parts used to restore/rebuild the vehicle including:
      • Part names and stock numbers
      • Show the vehicle owner or rebuilder as the purchaser of the parts. (The rebuilder’s name, as shown on the parts receipts, must be shown on Form T-129.)
      • For used parts, show the part name and the vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle from which the part was taken.
        • Parts vehicle must have a title on file with the Department or the parts vehicle’s title must be submitted at the time of the application.
        • If the parts are from another state, provide a letter of certification from the other state.
    7. Copy of rebuilder’s license.
    8. Check, money order, or certified funds made payable to the Department of Revenue in the amount of $118 for the inspection and title fees.

    Note: All of the above items must be available at inspection. The vehicle must be towed, not driven, to the inspection site.

    Mail the documentation to:

    DOR/Motor Vehicle Division
    Attn: Salvage Unit
    P. O. Box 740384
    Atlanta, Georgia 30374-0384

Obtain a rebuilt title from an out-of-state title that is already branded as rebuilt

  • Pass Inspection

    Pass Inspection by one of the Department’s state inspectors or approved private inspectors

    If using an approved private inspector, provide these documents to the inspector:

  • Apply for a rebuilt title if the vehicle passed inspection by an approved private inspector

    Apply for rebuilt title if using a private inspector – if you have an out-of-state title branded as rebuilt.  Once the vehicle has passed inspection, gather the following documentation:

    1. Completed and signed Form MV-1 Title/Tag Application.
    2. Original valid rebuilt title from the other state issued in the vehicle owner’s name or properly assigned to the owner.
    3. Check, money order, or certified funds made payable to the Department of Revenue in the amount of $18 for the title fee.

    Submit the documentation to either the local county tag office or:

    DOR/Motor Vehicle Division
    Attn: Salvage Unit
    P. O. Box 740384
    Atlanta, Georgia 30374-0384

  • Apply for a rebuilt title if using a state inspector

    Apply for rebuilt title if using a state inspector – if you currently have an out-of-state title branded as rebuilt. Gather the following documentation:

    1. Completed and signed Form MV-1 Title/Tag Application.
    2. Original valid rebuilt title from the other state issued in the vehicle owner’s name or properly assigned to the owner.
    3. Completed and signed Form T-22R Request for Inspection of a Rebuilt Motor Vehicle.
    4. Check, money order, or certified funds made payable to the Department of Revenue in the amount of $118 for the inspection and title fees.

    Note: All of the above items must be available at inspection.  If the vehicle has a valid out-of-state registration, it may be driven to the inspection site.  Otherwise, it must be towed.

    Mail the documentation to:

    DOR/Motor Vehicle Division
    Attn: Salvage Unit
    P. O. Box 740384
    Atlanta, Georgia 30374-0384