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Title Inquiry and Salvage Title Process
If you need assistance with a title inquiry or changing a title to a salvage title, follow the guidelines outlined below.
Checking Current Record Status
To verify the current status of your vehicle's title:
- Run a Key Status Report (KSR).
- Submit a Force New Request.
If a paper title was issued, it would have been mailed to the legal owner listed on the record. Note that California does not issue title numbers; only the date of issue is available in records. If you haven't received your title, you can e-file for a duplicate by submitting a signed REG 227 form from an authorized representative of the legal owner. This will enable electronic issuance using their current ELT number.
Changing to Salvage Title
To change your vehicle’s title to salvage, complete these steps:
- Obtain Form REG 489: This form must be issued by your insurance company and notifies the DMV that the vehicle is being retained as salvage.
- Gather Required Documents:
- REG 343 - Application for Title or Registration
- VIN Verification Documentation
- REG 256 - Statement of Facts
- Submit Documents: Once all forms are completed, submit them along with any applicable fees to