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Delaware Administrative Code
Title 2 - TransportationDepartment of TransportationDivision of Motor VehiclesVehicle Services
Procedures for Owner-Retained Salvage Vehicles
Section 2283-2.0 - Inspection Requirements

2 Del. Admin. Code § 2283-2.0

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Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 2283-2.0 - Inspection Requirements

The following procedures must be followed in order for you to title and register a vehicle with a salvage certificate. You must ensure that you comply with the following procedures and present the required items when you bring the vehicle to the Delaware State Police Auto Theft Unit for inspection:

2.1 The salvage title must be in your name.
2.2 Provide a bill of sale or total loss insurance settlement letter from your insurance company.
2.3 You must take color photographs of the vehicle prior to performing any repairs. Two photographs are normally sufficient. (Photographs must show the rear and entire left side of the vehicle and the front and entire right side of the vehicle.)
2.4 All repairs performed must be documented, and receipts for all parts must be saved. Receipts must have the name, address and zip code of the purchaser and the name, address and zip code of the seller. Receipt must also be dated. Receipts for used parts must have the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the vehicle from which the parts were taken.
2.5 The Delaware State Police Auto Theft Unit will require you to provide proof of identity at the time of their inspection.
2.6 The salvage title, receipts for all parts and repairs and the bill of sale or total loss insurance settlement letter must be in the same name, whether it's a dealer or individual.
2.7 The Delaware State Police Auto Theft Unit will no longer approve salvage vehicles repaired by a previous salvage owner.
2.8 The Delaware State Police Auto Theft Unit's schedule for inspections is listed below. No appointment is necessary.

DateOffice LocationTime
2nd Thursday of each month Dover Inspection Lane 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
3rd Thursday of each month Georgetown Inspection Lane 8:30 a.m. to 12:00p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30.m.
1st & 4st Thursday of each month New Castle Inspection 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00.m.

2 Del. Admin. Code § 2283-2.0