MV-908

The NY DMV MV-908 Salvage Vehicle Waiver is a standardized attestation used exclusively by insurance companies to certify that a recovered theft vehicle does not require a full salvage examination or a branded title. Pursuant to Section 430(2) of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, the waiver allows a vehicle to retain its clean title status if the insurance company confirms that no major component parts were replaced, repairs did not exceed $1,000 or one-fourth of the settlement amount, and all manufacturer identifying numbers remain intact.

To complete the form, the insurer must provide vehicle specifications, the recovery agency, the insurance claim number, and a professional appraisal or repair estimate. The document must be signed by an authorized company representative and notarized to serve as a legal substitute for the individual affidavits previously required on company letterhead. This process streamlines the title certification for vehicles with minimal damage, distinguishing them from rebuilt salvage vehicles that must undergo rigorous physical inspections and auto theft prevention screenings.