The undeliverable brand will not be reflected on the certificate of title, but is recorded in the title record database. This is known as a title only transaction.Make changes to a car title, learn how to request a replacement title, add a lien holder, and request a title search in CT. I have a branded (salvage) title the previous dealer didn't disclose to me the title so my purchase is about half of what i paid for it. To lawfully own a vehicle in Alabama, you must obtain a certificate of title for it. The state's Department of Revenue issues certificates of title to owners.