What document is issued for a salvage vehicle?

A salvage vehicle is one that has been declared a total loss by an insurance company or has suffered significant damage that makes it uneconomical to repair. The appropriate document issued for such a vehicle is a Salvage Certificate. This certificate indicates that the vehicle is classified as salvage and provides important information about its damaged status.

This documentation is critical because it informs potential buyers and future owners that the vehicle has a history of significant damage, which can affect safety, resale value, and insurability. Owning a salvage vehicle also imposes certain responsibilities, such as ensuring that the vehicle meets safety standards if it is to be repaired and re-registered for use on the road.

The other options, such as a regular title or a certificate of restoration, are not appropriate for salvage vehicles. A regular title is for vehicles that have not been declared a total loss, while a certificate of restoration may apply to vehicles that have been repaired and cleared for safe operation, but not to those classified as salvage. A lien sale authorization pertains to circumstances involving the sale of a vehicle with an outstanding lien and is not specifically related to the salvage status.