Texas salvage license requirements

Instead of renewing an individual endorsement, existing license holders will apply for one new comprehensive Salvage license at expiration of the first endorsement. If you do not submit a renewal application by the end of the grace period, you will have to apply for a new license to resume operations.

Disclosure of Non-repairable Motor Vehicle. Disclosure of Salvage Motor Vehicle. Notice of Non-repairable Titled Motor Vehicle. Notice of Salvage Titled Vehicle. If you are selling rebuilt motor vehicles, you need a GDN license to properly submit title paperwork to the county tax office on behalf of the purchaser.

If you have questions regarding the titling of salvage vehicles, please call us at To file a complaint against a salvage dealer or a person operating as a salvage dealer without a license please submit a complaint form found on the Contact Us page under complaints. However, the Department of Justice is the enforcing agency for this program. For questions regarding Used Auto Parts Recycler licensing, please visit the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's website or call toll-free in Texas : or locally: Salvage Dealer License.

Salvage Vehicles A salvage motor vehicle has been damaged or is missing a major part causing the cost to repair the vehicle to be higher than the actual cash value of the vehicle before it was damaged. With access to a broad range of surety markets, our expert agents are ready to assist with all of your Texas salvage dealer license bond needs. View the Texas salvage dealer license requirements, below.

The terms of the surety bond agreement make the principal legally responsible for paying all valid claims against the bond. So instead of paying the claimant directly, the principal repays the surety. Must provide a bond. Independent Motorcycle - May buy, sell, or exchange any type of used motorcycles, motor scooters or ATVs. May use dealer's temporary tags, buyer's temporary tags, and metal dealer license plates on motorcycles, motor scooters or ATVs only.

Travel Trailer - May buy, sell, or exchange used travel trailers. May use dealer's temporary tags, buyer's temporary tags, and metal dealer license plates on travel trailers only. Exempt from the security requirement.