How to Get a Rebuilt Title in Michigan
You can get a rebuilt title in Michigan after passing a repair inspection and paying $115 in accumulated fees.
Written by Cassandra Hamilton
Edited by Pat Roache
To replace a salvage title with a rebuilt title in
Michigan
, you’ll need to pay a $100 fee for a certified law enforcement officer to inspect the vehicle and another $15 fee to file the appropriate paperwork.- A car that’s been declared a total loss in Michigan will first be issued a salvage title.
- It is illegal to operate a salvage title vehicle on public roadways in Michigan without a rebuilt title.
- A salvage vehicle must be repaired by a licensed mechanic and pass a state inspection to get a rebuilt title.
- A car that’s been declared a total loss in Michigan will first be issued a salvage title.
- It is illegal to operate a salvage title vehicle on public roadways in Michigan without a rebuilt title.
- A salvage vehicle must be repaired by a licensed mechanic and pass a state inspection to get a rebuilt title.
Rebuilt title car: What you need to know
A
rebuilt title
certifies that a car has been repaired to meet safety standards after an insurance company has declared it a total loss. Here’s what you can expect:- Salvage title: A total loss car will first be issued a Michigan salvage title, which makes the car illegal to operate on public roadways in Michigan.
- Rebuilt salvage title: Asalvage title can be replacedwith a rebuilt title after the necessary repairs, making it legal to drive on the streets again.
A rebuilt title is not considered a
clean title
. However, it certifies that the necessary repairs have been made and a licensed inspector has declared the salvage car safe to drive again.How to get a rebuilt title in Michigan
There are a few steps to make a totaled car street legal again with a Michigan rebuilt title. Expect the process to cost around $115 and to take 30 to 60 days—not including any
car repairs
!Step 1: Apply for the salvage title
You’ll need to submit an application for a salvage title if you want to
keep your totaled car
. Submit the application at your local branch of the Michigan Secretary of State.Step 2: Make the necessary repairs to your vehicle
It’s best to get a certified mechanic to repair a totaled vehicle. Once the vehicle is repaired, the mechanic who performed the repairs must fill out Part 4 of the
TR-13A form
to certify the repairs.Step 3: Have the repaired vehicle inspected
After you’ve got the form from your mechanic, bring the rebuilt salvage vehicle to a certified salvage inspector with payment for a $100 fee. The inspector will:
- Check the ownership of all the parts used to repair the vehicle
- Check vehicle compliance with the requirements of the Michigan Vehicle Code
- Complete and issue you a TR-13B Salvage Vehicle Recertification form.
Step 4: Essential documents for a rebuilt Michigan title
You will need to bring the following to your local Secretary of State branch office:
- Completed Application for Salvage Vehicle Inspection (TR13-A)
- Completed Salvage Vehicle Recertification (TR13-B)
- The salvage title
You’ll also have to pay a $15 Michigan title fee. Note that the title fee changes to $16 if you’re adding or removing
a car lien
.Once you've obtained your rebuilt title, it's time to head back to the Michigan SOS office to register your car.
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