Get GA DOR MV-1S 2019

You should expect to pay a fee to the inspection station, as well as an inspection fee and title fee to the Georgia Department of Driver Services. Once your salvage title vehicle has been given a 'rebuilt' title, it is legally considered safe to drive.

What Happens When Your Car Is Totaled in Georgia? It is more common than you might think for accident victims to want to keep their totaled vehicle. However, it is up to the insurance company whether it allows you to keep your car after the insurer declares it a total loss.

Title Application (MV-1) This form is used to apply for a Georgia title and should be completed by the buyer of a motor vehicle, trailer (over 2,000 lbs) or mobile home. Download MV-1.

A vehicle having a rebuilt title will likely have a lower market value because it underwent significant damage. Compared to similar models with clean titles, a car with a rebuilt title could have 20% to 40% less value, amounting to potentially thousands of dollars.

A salvage titled vehicle must go through the Rebuilt Inspection process before a rebuilt title can be issued on vehicles that require titles. To obtain a rebuilt 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.

MV-1 Application for Certificate of Title/Application for Registration.

When the vehicle has a salvage title, it is not possible to register or drive the vehicle. However, some owners and those who buy salvage vehicles want to get the vehicles into drivable condition. You can begin registration and apply for a new title once this is done.

As mentioned above, it is not legal to drive a salvage vehicle on Georgia roadways. Because you will not be able to get a tag or license plate, you cannot get insurance coverage for a salvage vehicle.