Iowa law requires all vehicles designated “salvage” or vehicles that have a “salvage” title to be physically examined by a peace officer who has been certified by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy to conduct inspections prior to issuance of an Iowa vehicle registration.

Union County Salvage Title Examinations are temporarily unavailable at this time.

You may contact Cass, Madison, Marion or Dallas county to schedule an examination.

Online Application

The following link is where you complete the necessary information and make payment before setting up the exam:
https://salvagetheft.iowadot.gov/SalvageTheftTitle

Forms and Permits

Affidavit of Salvage Vehicle Repair Forms are available along with a Permit to Drive on the Internet at
https://iowadot.gov/mvd/vehicleregistration/salvage

Customers can print the form themselves and make the signature certifying the vehicle is under their liability to operate to an inspection site location and to its return to their residence.