If a vehicle has been involved in an accident and declared to be a total loss by the owner or the insurance company, the Mississippi Department of Motor Vehicles will brand it with a salvage title.
Generally, a salvage title car cannot be driven on public roads in Mississippi until it has been adequately repaired, inspected, rebranded as “rebuilt” or “revived”, registered, and insured.
This page will cover the salvage title process in Mississippi, and provide you with tips on how to get a salvage vehicle back on the road.
For official information or questions about your specific situation, please contact your local Mississippi DMV office or visit the official DMV website:
What is a Salvage Title in Mississippi?
Like many other states, a salvage title in Mississippi means that the vehicle has been reported to the DMV to be a total loss, wrecked, or damaged to the point where it is no longer roadworthy.
Mississippi salvage title cars cannot be driven until they have been repaired and inspected.
How to Get a Salvage Title Cleared in Mississippi
To clear a salvage brand in Mississippi, you’ll need to make the necessary repairs and have the vehicle inspected.
Bring the following items to your MS salvage vehicle inspection:
- The salvage title.
- Proof of ownership.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Receipts or bills of sale for all parts used in the reconstruction of the vehicle.
- 4 color photos showing each side of the car before the repairs.
- Payment for the $75 salvage inspection fee.
After the inspection have been passed, submit the following to your local DMV office:
- A completed inspection report. Completion of Vehicle Inspection (Form 78-022)
- A completed Application for Inspection of a Salvage/Rebuilt Vehicle (Form 78-021).
- The salvage title.
- Proof of ownership.
- Receipts or bills of sale for all parts used in the reconstruction of the vehicle.
- 4 color photos showing each side of the car before the repairs.
- Work orders describing the repairs completed.
- Payment for the rebuilt title fee.
Register a Salvage Title Car in Mississippi
With a rebuilt title, you’ll be able to register the vehicle again.
To do so, you’ll need to:
- Complete a registration application.
- Provide the title.
- Provide proof of insurance.
- Pay your registration fees and taxes.
Related Pages:
- What is a Salvage Title?
- What is a Rebuilt Title?
- Salvage Title Insurance
- Buying a Car with a Salvage Title
Next Steps
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