Once the credit card transaction is approved a confirmation e-mail will be sent to you with the date, time, location and inspectors name for the salvage inspection appointment. You will then be prompted to continue to a secure credit card entry page where you enter your valid credit card information. If you are unsure of the necessity for a salvage inspection, please e-mail the Salvage Unit to ascertain the need of a salvage inspection. Please ensure that you are able to keep the appointment date and time selected.
MAKE SURE YOU TYPE YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER CORRECTLY AND ENTER THE CORRECT 3 DIGIT SECURITY CODE FROM THE BACK OF THE CREDIT CARD. Payment of the $25.00 salvage inspection fee can only be made through the use of a major credit card. You will then be prompted to enter the following vehicle related information.Īfter the required information is entered you will see the following disclaimer:
Once selected, you will choose an available time for your appointment. You will then select the month and day you wish to create the inspection appointment. Once a site has been selected, two calendars will reveal the days when appointments are available. You will first choose one of the eight appointment inspection sites by selecting the site in the “Appointment Locator” drop down menu. If you choose to schedule an appointment you will be sent to the appointment page. You will then have the option of making an appointment or logging out. You will be advised to contact us at with any questions. Once registered, you will receive an e-mail thanking you for registering and advising you that the web site is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The account information needed will include: To schedule an appointment click here and you will be directed to our salvage appointment scheduling service.įirst time users will be directed to register and create an account prior to the scheduling of an appointment. You must have a salvage certificate in your name or properly endorsed to you. To be considered “roadworthy” it must be operable under its own power and contain all major components. Remember, the fee is non-refundable.īefore making your appointment, consider the fact that your vehicle must be repaired and in “roadworthy” condition at the time of inspection. If this is the case, please email with all details to check on this prior to scheduling an appointment. If your vehicle has already had a salvage inspection in another state, you may not need to have the vehicle inspected again in Maryland. If you have received an MVA form VR-310 stating your vehicle needs to pass a safety inspection within 90 days, you do not need a salvage inspection. If your vehicle was involved in an insurance claim where it was deemed to be a total loss and you elected to keep the vehicle, you may not need a salvage inspection.
Once a vehicle has been declared “Salvage” in any state, it must undergo a comprehensive salvage inspection prior to the issuance of a title or registration in Maryland. Appointments are made on the Salvage Inspection Website. The certification inspections are conducted at 8 locations around the state.
The Maryland Department of State Police(MSP), Automotive Safety Enforcement Division(ASED), Salvage Inspection Unit conducts the certification inspection on an appointment only basics. The Maryland Transportation Article 13-507 requires a salvage vehicle be issued a certificate of inspection before a Maryland Certificate of Title can be issued.