Salvage Inspection Fee
Application
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Special Title Unit
P.O. Box 017
Trenton, NJ 08666
609-292-6500 ext. 5063
PLEASE PRINT
Proper delivery depends on a complete address.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT FOR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION INSPECTION
Your vehicle must be physically inspected to determine if it conforms to the vehicle description and identification as noted on the salvage title
presently held by you in your name before a valid negotiable title can be issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission.
NOTE: To comply with the Motor Vehicle and Traffic law (Title 39) of the State of New Jersey, YOU MUST tow your vehicle to the inspection site or
obtain a 5-day temporary registration at your local Motor Vehicle Agency. If you are a dealer, dealer plates may be used.
CHECK INSPECTION SITE BLOCK: Date: _________________________ Time: _________________________
2.
The inspection will take approximately one hour. You may NOT observe the inspection of your vehicle.
3.
Do NOT bring children with you.
4.
Failure to appear for your scheduled appointment will result in forfeiture of your inspection fee unless you request a rescheduling at least 5
working days prior to the above date. If you are late for the scheduled appointment, you also forfeit the inspection fee and must reapply.
COMPLETE THE INFORMATION BELOW AND BRING TO INSPECTION SITE
Previous Owner’s Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
VEHICLE CONDITION – CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
Vehicle Identification Plate Missing, Altered, or Defaced
MAJOR COMPONENT PARTS REPLACED
Frame – Must Surrender Title if Available
Engine
Transmission
Roof
Decklid Tailgate or Hatchback
Cowl
Hood or Front End Assy.
Door(s)
Front or Rear Fender(s) or Panel(s)
Shock Tower or Apron
Front or Rear Bumper(s)
Other (specify)
Assembled Items: Nose (Fenders, Hood, Bumper, Radiator)
Short Clip (Rear Clip Without Roof)
Front Clip (Cowl, Frame Section, Shock & Apron Structure)
Rear Clip (Rear Sheet Metal, Frame, Section, Roof)
Receipts for parts replaced must accompany the salvage title when emailing documents for an inspection appointment. The identification
number of the vehicle they were removed from must be on the receipt. Also required: before & after color pictures and work order.
CONSENT FOR INSPECTION OF VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
I certify the information on this application is true and consent to have the identification of my motor vehicle verified by employees or authorized
representatives of the State of New Jersey. This verification may include the removal of parts.
Signature of Owner: _____________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________
For the regulations pertaining to Salvage Certificate of Title (N.J.A.C. 13:21-22.1. et seq.), please visit our website at www.njmvc.gov/biz
Date
RE: Vehicle I.D. No.
Year, Make, Model
Salvage Title Control No.
Business Phone
Phone (Home and Cell)
Email
Owner Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Eatontown, 109
Rte. 36W
Secaucus, County Ave. and
Secaucus Rd.
Winslow, 550 Spring Garden Rd.
IMPORTANT
Phone Numbers Email Addresses
732-217-2560
551-220-2241
609-567-0190
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$200.00 ($100.00 Motorcycles ONLY)
(NON-REFUNDABLE AND EXPIRES IN ONE
YEAR.)
NO CASH – CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY
Fee Paid (clerk’s initials): ______________________
All paperwork must be emailed to the inspection site and reviewed/approved before an appointment for inspection can be made.
1.
Salvage Inspection
Information and Instructions
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Inspection Services
Enhanced I/M Unit
P.O. Box 680
Trenton, NJ 08666
Below is a detailed list of requirements for a salvage inspection. All documents must be emailed to your preferred inspection site
and reviewed/approved before an appointment for inspection can be made. If you have any questions, please visit our website
at www.njmvc.gov or contact the inspection site directly (specialty site information listed on Page 1).
1. Photographs before and after repairs are required. After a new owner of a salvage motor vehicle takes possession of the vehicle, the
first step is to take color photographs of the vehicle. The photos must be clear and cannot cut off any portion of the vehicle. These photos
must include the following:
At least 1 photo of the entire front and left side of the vehicle (before and after repairs).
At least 1 photo of the entire rear and right side of the vehicle (before and after repairs).
2. Bill of sale is required for each *major component part used in the reconstruction, rebuilding, or repair of the vehicle. Each bill of sale
must include the name and address of the buyer and seller, the date of purchase, and the sale price of the part. Whether New or Used,
part(s) must contain the following:
If new parts are used, the bill of sale must contain a description of the part and the part number.
If used parts are used, the bill of sale must contain the following:
A description of the part.
The date the part was dismantled or removed (if applicable).
The name and address of the person or business that removed the part.
The year, make, model, and the vehicle identification number (VIN) from the vehicle the part was removed from. If the VIN is not
available, you must supply a statement from the part(s) seller as to why the VIN is not available.
3.
If used, *major component parts, the full and correct VIN from the vehicle(s) which parts were removed is required. All VIN’s must
be listed on the next page of this form.
Note: The inspection may take one hour. You may not observe the inspection. DO NOT bring children.
Note: If repairs were started before pictures could be taken, a damage report from your insurance
company is required. This report will substitute only for the before photos. It is the responsibility of
the current owner to obtain a damage report. The NJMVC cannot provide this information to
Salvage Inspection customers.
*MAJOR COMPONENTS ARE DEFINED AS:
• Engine
• Transmission/Transaxle
• Front Bumper
• Rear Bumper
• Each Front Fender
• Hood/Engine Cover
• All Doors – Front, Side and Rear
• Each Quarter Panel
• Decklid, Tailgate, Hatchback
• Roof (Including T-Tops)
• Cowl
• Frame
ASSEMBLED ITEMS ARE DEFINED AS:
• Nose (Fenders, Hood, bumper,
Radiator Support)
• Front Clip (Cowl, Frame Section,
Shock and Apron Structure)
• Rear Clip (Rear Sheet Metal, Frame
Section)
• Short Clip (Rear clip without Roof)
**ALL required documents listed in this packet MUST be emailed to your preferred inspection site for review and approval
BEFORE an appointment for inspection can be made.**
Westfield: MVC.SalvageWestfield@mvc.nj.gov Eatontown: MVC.SalvageAsbury@mvc.nj.gov
WWinslow: MVC.SalvageWinslow@mvc.nj.gov
IMPORTANT: Follow salvage inspection instructions below AFTER a New Jersey
Salvage Certificate of Ownership has been issued and you wish to have the vehicle
repaired and subsequently inspected.
If the salvage inspection is passed and all requirements are met, the vehicle will be eligible to
be converted to an operable salvage title.
Salvage Inspection
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4.
Email your preferred inspection site attaching copies of your NJ Salvage Title, OS/SS-3 "Salvage Inspection Fee
Application", and all other required documents listed below. You will receive a confirmation email containing a record
ID number. Upon review and approval of your documentation, you will be notified that you may call the inspection site to
make your appointment. When you call for your appointment, you will need to provide the record ID number as a
reference. You may be requested to bring documents to your appointment as well. In accordance with NJAC
13:21-22.10(f), cancelling an appointment must be done at least five days prior to the appointment. If you are late or miss
your scheduled appointment, your inspection and fee will be forfeited, and you must reschedule the inspection. The
inspection fee is non-refundable and expires in one (1) year.
5.
Required documents for your inspection:
The NJ Salvage Title issued in your name.
Your copy of the OS/SS-3 attached to the NJ Salvage Title.
Bills of sale for each major component part used.
Before and after color photographs (Damage report if no before photos).
Work order showing all repairs made.
VIN numbers of new and used parts, with detailed description of work performed on work order.
If flood vehicle, a damage report from the insurance company is required.
If theft recovery vehicle, a theft report from the law enforcement agency which recovered the stolen vehicle is
required (NJAC 13:21-22.15(b)3).
COMPONENT PARTS Vehicle Identification Number (17 Digits)
Engine
Transmission
Frame
LF Fender
RF Fender
Hood
LF Door
RF Door
LR Door
RR Door
FR Bumper
R Bumper
L Quarter Panel
R Quarter Panel
Decklid/Hatchback Tailgate
Cargo Box/Pickup Bed
Truck Cab
Body-Car
Air Bags
Misc.
Salvage Photos
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
The Motor Vehicle Commission requires before and after photos of the vehicle. These photos must clearly show all four sides of the vehicle. The
requirements and restrictions of the photos are as follows:
• The vehicle must be clean and free of any debris or snow.
• Color photos are required.
• Photos must be clear.
• Photos cannot cut off any portion of the vehicle.
• Photos must be standard size or larger (2 ¼ X 4 ¼).
• Polaroid photos are acceptable.
• Photo quality paper is required if pictures are self-printed.
A, B, & C are all acceptable photos
D is an unacceptable photo and will be rejected because the rear bumper is cut off.
E & F are acceptable photos. This is an example of taking a photo that captures two sides of the vehicle in a single picture.
G is an unacceptable photo because it does not show the entire vehicle (top is down).
If you have any questions, feel free to contact any one of the following Salvage Inspection sites:
Eatontown: (732) 217-2560
109 Rte. 36W, Eatontown 07724
Secaucus: (551) 220-2241
County Ave. and Secaucus Rd., Secaucus 07094
Winslow: (609) 567-0190
550 Spring Garden Rd., Winslow 08095
NOTE: If you do not have before photos, you must contact the previous owner. If you are unsuccessful in obtaining acceptable before
photos, a damage report from the insurance company is required. It is the responsibility of the current owner to obtain the damage
report. This will only substitute for the before photos.
