SALVAGE & SELF-ASSEMBLED VEHICLE INSPECTIONS

Before a self-assembled vehicle or a salvage vehicle can be titled in Ohio, an inspection of the vehicle must be completed by the Ohio State Highway Patrol to verify the ownership of all parts and to review all required documentation. The inspection is not intended to certify the vehicle’s safety or the quality of workmanship.

Each inspection requires a separate $50 fee, which may be paid at any BMV Deputy Registrar location. Anyone needing a vehicle inspection shall:

1. Obtain a receipt for the inspection at any BMV Deputy Registrar location.
2. Schedule a salvage inspection online by using the schedule link at www.statepatrol.ohio.gov or by calling your local inspection location. You must be prompt when reporting for the inspection to avoid being rescheduled.

SALVAGE INSPECTIONS: REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

1. A receipt for the $50 inspection fee.
2. Ohio salvage title in the name of the person applying for title. Assigned titles and out-of-state salvage titles cannot be accepted.
3. Receipts for all replaced “major component parts” (see list on this page). This includes the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the source vehicle. If receipts are from a casual sale by an individual or business that is not a licensed parts dealer, they must be notarized. Photocopies and faxed receipts are not acceptable.
4. The inspection officer may require receipts or documentation for any part of questionable origin (4505.11 ORC). Receipts for parts should include the name, address, and phone number of the seller.

SELF-ASSEMBLED INSPECTIONS: REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

1. A receipt for the $50 inspection fee.
2. Titles, receipts, and documentation of the source for the replaced major component parts, which includes the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the source vehicle. If receipts are from a casual sale from an individual, they must be notarized. Photocopies and faxed receipts are not acceptable.
3. The inspecting officer may require receipts or documentation for any part of questionable origin (4505.11 ORC).
4. When “kits” are used, the manufacturer’s certificate of origin or a complete parts list must be presented.
5. A manufacturer’s certificate of origin is required for most new motorcycle engines, transmissions and frame