Once a vehicle has been declared “Salvage” in any state, it must undergo a comprehensive salvage inspection prior to the issuance of a title or registration in Maryland. 

If your vehicle was involved an insurance claim where it was deemed to be a total loss and you elected to keep the vehicle, you may not need a salvage inspection.  If you have received an MVA form VR-310 stating your vehicle needs to pass a safety inspection within 90 days, you do not need a salvage inspection. If your vehicle has already had a salvage inspection in another state, you may not need to have the vehicle inspected again in Maryland. If this is the case, please email salvage@mdsp.org with all details to check on this prior to scheduling an appointment. Remember, the fee is non-refundable. 

Before making your appointment, consider the fact that your vehicle must be repaired and in “roadworthy” condition at the time of inspection.  To be considered “roadworthy” it must operable under its own power and contain all major components.  You must have a salvage certificate in your name or properly endorsed to you. 

To schedule an appointment go to www.mdsp.org/ased (click here) where you will be directed to our salvage appointment scheduling service. 

 First time users will be directed to register and create an account prior to the scheduling of an appointment.  The account information needed will include:

• Name of person or business
• Complete address
• Contact telephone
• E-Mail address
• Drivers license and State
• Evening telephone
• Login name and password
• Birth date
• Gender

Once registered, you will receive an e-mail thanking you for registering and advising you that the web site is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  You will be advised to contact us at salvage@mdsp.org with any questions and are given a copy of this following checklist; 

INSPECTION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR INSPECTION 

___Valid driver’s license or I. D. Card

 ___Salvage Title (properly assigned)

  ___Bill of Sale/Reassignment

METHODS OF TRANSPORTING A SALVAGE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION

___Use of a tow truck

___Use of a tow dolly

___Use of the vehicle owners Maryland dealer tag (A dealer tag can only be used when the dealer currently owns the vehicle)

___Use of the vehicle owners Maryland recyclers tag

CONDITION OF VEHICLES TO BE INSPECTED

___The vehicle must be in roadworthy condition and must be capable of being driven into the garage under its own power.

___Have all parts securely attached to the vehicle i.e.:

___Bumpers

___Fenders

___Engine Hood

___Trunk Hood

___All glass on the vehicle must be in place and free of extensive damage, No missing or  cracked windshields.

MISCELLANEOUS

___Only the vehicle that was initially scheduled will be inspected.

___Appointment will be voided thirty minutes (30) after the initial time scheduled.

___Titles branded parts only or non rebuildable will not be inspected. Titles must be properly assigned, no open titles allowed.

___New York Salvage Certificates (form 907a) requires an inspection by the New York MVA and cannot be inspected in MD.

INSPECTION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE

You will then have the option of making an appointment or logging out.  If you choose to schedule an appointment you will be sent to the appointment page.  You will first choose one of the eight appointment inspection sites by selecting the site in the “Appointment Locator” drop down menu.  Once a site has been selected, two calendars will reveal the days when appointments are available.  You will then select the month and day you wish to create the inspection appointment.  Once selected, you will choose an available time for their appointment.  You will then be prompted to enter the following vehicle related information.

 ·        Year

·        Make

·        Model

·        Certificate Number and State

·        VIN

·        Dealer Name

·        Dealer Address

·        Odometer Reading

·       Salvage Reason