NEW JERSEY SALVAGE TITLE PROCEDURES

 

Attached is a description of salvage title procedures from the New Jersey Special Title Unit,  PO Box 017, Trenton, New Jersey 08666-0017  
Salvage title Information
A. WHAT TO DO AFTER A SALVAGE TITLE IS ISSUED

1. Take color photos before and after repairs. These photos must include:

a. A photo of the entire front and left side of the vehicle (one before and one after).
 
b. A photo showing the entire rear and right side of the vehicle (one before and one after).

A total of four photos should be taken -two before and two after. (In color, clear, well lit showing all 4 sides of the vehicle.)

NOTE: If repairs were started before pictures could be taken, a damage report from your insurance company will suffice. This report can be substituted for the BEFORE photos.

2. Obtain a bill ofsale for each major component part used in the reconstruction, rebuilding or repair of your vehicle.

The bill of sale must include:

 
a. ame and address of the buyer;
 
b. Name and address of the seller; and
 
c. he date and purchase price of the part.

If new parts are used, a description of the part and part number must be included onthe bill ofsale.

If used parts are used, the bill of sale must include:

a.
Description of the part;
b.
The vehicle identification number (if not available, a statement from the seller as to why it is not available), make, model and year of the motor vehicle from which the part was removed.
c.
Date the part was dismantled or removed (if available); and
d.
The name and address ofthe person orbusiness which dismantled orremoved the part.

NOTE: When used parts are used, the listing onthis form must be completed with thefull correct vehicle identification number ofthe motor vehicle from which the parts were removed.

Major component parts are defined as:

a.
Engine h. Each Quarter Panel
b.
Transmission or Transaxle i. Decklid, Tailgate or Hatchback (whichever is present)
c.
Front Bumper j. Roof (including T-Tops)
d.
Rear Bumper k. Cowl
e.
Each Fender I. Frame
f.
Hood or Engine Cover m. Shock Tower or Apron
g.
Each Door

Assembled items:

  1. Nose (fenders, hood, bumper, radiator support)
  2. Front clip (cowl, frame section, shock and apron structure)
  3. Rear clip (rear sheet metal, frame section, roof)
  4. Short clip (rear clip without roof)
Front
OS/SS-4 (R11/04)

3. Apply for anappointment foravehicle identificationinspection. Toapply, please complete form OS-3 “NOTICE OF APPOlNTMENT FOR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION” and return all three copies to the above address with a check or money order (DO NOT SEND CASH) payable to NJ MVC for $200 for cars and trucks, $100 for motorcycles. All portions of the application OS-3 should becompleted, EXCEPTthe right middle portion which reads:

DATE:

TIME:

$200 FEE PAID (Clerk’s Initials) $100 FEE PAID (Motorcycle)

To arrange for anappointment, contact one of the salvage inspection sites at the phone number listed

on the OS-3 “Notice of Appointment for Vehicle Identification.” Also, FAX your New Jersey

Salvage Title for the vehicle noted on your inspection application and the salvage appointment

application(OS-3)to that site. If used parts are used, complete the section below and fax to

the site with the salvage title and application (ISM/SS-3).

An appointment will be arranged at a time as convenient as possible for you. However, once an

appointment is scheduled, you must make every effort to keep the appointment and be on time.

Failure to appear for your scheduled appointment will result inforfeiture of your inspectionfee, unless

you request a new appointmentfive working days before the original appointmentdate. Ifyou are

late for your scheduled appointment, you also forfeit the inspectionfee and must reapply. Inspection

fees are non-refundable.

B. WHAT TBRING TOTWHAT T BRINGTO T
  1. The salvage title issued in your name;
  2. Your copy of form OS-3 attached to the unopenedpink envelope:
  3. Bills of sale for each major component part used;
  4. Before and after color photos; and,
  5. Work order.
IMPORTANT INSPECTION REMINDERS-PLEASE READ

The inspection will take approximately ONE hour. You MAY NOT observe the inspection.

Inspection facilities do not have comfortable waiting areas.

Component Parts Vehicle Identification Number
1. Engine
2. Transmission
3. Frame
4. LF Fender
5. RF Fender
6. Hood
7. LF Door
8. RF Door
9. LR Door
10. RR Door
11. Fr Bumper
12. R Bumper
13. L Quarter Panel
14. R Quarter Panel
15. Decklid. Tailgate/Hatchback
16. Cargo Box/ Pickup Bed
17. Cab of Truck
18. Body-Car
19. Air Bags
20. Misc

Back of OS/SS-4

SALVAGE PHOTOS

Before and After Color Photos must show all four sides completely. The pictures below are correct except for Picture D. Notice that the rear bumper is cut off. This picture would be unacceptable. Vehicle must be free of debris and snow.

A B C D

You can do your pictures in two shots, but must show two complete sides in each picture. Pictures E & F are acceptable. The front driver side is cut off in Picture G, so it would be rejected.

E F G

Polaroid Photos are acceptable, however all photos must be legible. If your picture is blurred, take another one. Pictures must be the size of a standard snapshot or larger. Pictures smaller that a standard Polaroid are not acceptable. (Approx 2 ¼ x 4 ¼ inches) If you do not have before photos, try and contact where you bought the vehicle. If they can not supply you with acceptable pictures, a Property Damage Report, available from the Insurance Company who sold the vehicle as Salvage, is required.

Photo Quality Paper is Recommended!

Any questions, PLEASE feel free to contact the Site Supervisor where your Salvage Inspection is done.

Asbury Park 732-869-8333 Morristown 973 631 6576 Winslow 609 567 0190