GEORGIA CERTIFIED SALVAGE INSPECTION STATION

If you have a vehicle that has been deemed a ‘total loss’ and now has a ‘salvage’ title; you are required to have it inspected by a state certified inspector before you can be issued a ‘rebuilt’ title and before your vehicle is legal to drive on the roads in Georgia.

When you buy a vehicle with a salvage title; or you retain ownership of your ‘totaled’ vehicle; there are a few things you should know about getting your vehicle inspected and legally back on the road.

The first thing you will need to do is take pictures of the vehicle before repairs begin; you will need at least 2 pre-repair pictures.  Once you begin repairs, make sure to keep invoices for all parts replaced on your vehicle.  If you have someone else repair your vehicle, make sure that they do not do any paint work on the vehicle until after it is inspected.

You will need to fill out the 2 forms listed below from the Department of Revenue.  Click on the links to download the forms needed.

MV-1

T-129

 Our salvage/rebuilt vehicle inspections are now performed by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call our main office line (404-363-9030) and follow the prompts (Option 1 then Option 5) to leave your name and number on our voicemail. Someone from our office will reach back out to you typically within 24-48 business hours to schedule you a salvage/rebuilt vehicle inspection appointment. Please note, it is illegal to drive a salvage vehicle on the road. All salvage vehicles must be towed to any inspection station.