Please review the following information and distribute as appropriate.
The latest update to the Salvage/Nonrepairable Motor Vehicle Manual (attached) is now available via Registration and Title System (RTS) workstations and at www.txdmv.gov.
We welcome your feedback and encourage you to email any comments or suggestions to VTR_Title_Reg-Manual-Update@txdmv.gov (please note the underscores between VTR and Title and between Title and Reg).
Updates for this release are marked with red change bars in the text.
Chapter 5 – Salvage Vehicle Dealers and Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers
Section 5.5, “Vehicles Acquired without Evidence of Ownership by Used Automotive Parts Recyclers,” was added as a result of House Bill 5436 to include the required reporting process for used auto parts recyclers who obtain a vehicle without a title solely for parts, dismantling, or scrapping.
Thank you,
Annette Quintero, Director
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
Salvage_Nonrepairable Manual - January 2026
If you have any questions concerning this communication, please contact your local Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Regional Service Center.
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