Delaware Administrative Code
Title 2 - Transportation
2000 - Department of Transportation
2200 - Division of Motor Vehicles
Vehicle Services
2283 - Procedures for Owner-Retained Salvage Vehicles
Section 2283-2.0 - Inspection Requirements

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.