Salvage title — Georgia

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What to know about salvage title sales in Georgia

You must disclose the salvage title status in writing. The bill of sale should state "salvage title" prominently. Some states require a separate salvage disclosure form. Do not represent a salvage vehicle as a rebuilt title unless it has passed the required state inspection and been formally re-branded.

What to include in your bill of sale

  • Full legal names and addresses for both buyer and seller.
  • Side by Side make, model, year, VIN, and current mileage.
  • Agreed sale price, payment method, and transaction date.
  • Any salvage title-specific disclosures required in Georgia.

Seller guidance

You must disclose the salvage title status in writing. The bill of sale should state "salvage title" prominently. Some states require a separate salvage disclosure form. Do not represent a salvage vehicle as a rebuilt title unless it has passed the required state inspection and been formally re-branded.

Buyer guidance

A salvage title vehicle cannot be registered for road use in any state until it passes a state-mandated rebuilt inspection. Lenders rarely finance salvage title vehicles, and insuring them for full value is difficult. Even after a salvage vehicle is re-branded as "rebuilt," it will always carry diminished resale value.

Georgia-Specific Note

Georgia requires salvage vehicles to pass a rebuilt inspection by the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) before a rebuilt title is issued. Complete MV-25 (Rebuilt Motor Vehicle Inspection Form). The inspection includes a VIN check and verification of all replaced parts. TAVT applies at the standard rate. The title carries a "rebuilt" brand.

Legal considerations

Georgia requires salvage vehicles to pass a rebuilt inspection by the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) before a rebuilt title is issued. Complete MV-25 (Rebuilt Motor Vehicle Inspection Form). The inspection includes a VIN check and verification of all replaced parts. TAVT applies at the standard rate. The title carries a "rebuilt" brand.

Checklist for this transaction

  • 1Confirm the title is branded "salvage" and the brand is disclosed on the bill of sale
  • 2Run a NMVTIS or CARFAX report to verify complete title history
  • 3Disclose all known damage, repairs, and any prior insurance total-loss declarations
  • 4Confirm the vehicle cannot be legally driven until rebuilt inspection is complete
  • 5Check insurance availability before purchase — many carriers restrict salvage vehicle coverage
  • 6Complete MV-25 (Rebuilt Motor Vehicle Inspection Form)
  • 7Schedule inspection with the Georgia DOR
  • 8Pay TAVT at the county tag office on the rebuilt vehicle

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Frequently asked questions

When should I use the salvage title page?

Use this page when your side by side sale in Georgia fits a salvage title scenario. It walks you through the specific disclosures and details that apply to this type of transaction.

Why does the salvage title scenario have its own page?

Different sale scenarios — such as private party, dealer, or gifted transfers — have different documentation requirements. This page focuses on what buyers and sellers need for a salvage title transaction specifically.

What should be included in this bill of sale?

Include the buyer and seller details, vehicle identifiers, sale price, date, signatures, and any notes specific to the salvage title transaction.