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If the VIN cannot be determined based on a visual inspection and title documents are not available, how does a salvage yard report the vehicle?

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If the VIN cannot be determined based on a visual inspection and title documents are not available, how does a salvage yard report the vehicle?

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Per the NMVTIS Regulation, a salvage yard has an obligation to perform a visual inspection of the vehicle and to review the title documents to determine the VIN. A salvage yard is encouraged to make a good faith effort to obtain the VIN prior to not reporting the vehicle.