Procedure for Participating Dealers in the Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 (CARS) Program

Conversion of Certificate of Title into a Salvage Certificate

• Submit Maryland Certificate of Title (properly assigned to the dealership).  Each title must be stamped both front and back with  "CARS".  If the vehicle's title reflects a lien, a Security Interest Filing or lien release must be included.
• Complete an Application for Salvage Certificate/Owner Retention Form (VR-28).
• Check the first box stating that you are applying for a Salvage Certificate.
• Complete Name & Address of Dealership.
• If more than one title is attached to the form, under Description of Salvage Vehicles, write "see attached".  (The titles will have all the necessary information).
• In the applicant box, check off the Vehicle Owner box.  In the next section, check the box that states you are applying for an Original.
• Submit  $20.00 fee for each Salvage Certificate. 
• A Salvage Certificate bearing the notation “Cars Program –Not Rebuildable – Parts Only" will be issued in the name of dealership.
• The dealership must use the Salvage Certificate to transfer ownership.

NOTE:  Transactions will be processed within 24 HOURS upon receipt