DID YOU KNOW?

• In 2000, a new stolen and wrecked vehicle national program was started to help make roads safer and to reduce auto theft.
• Police must report the theft to the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) the database is updated accordingly.
• A vehicle that is identified as stolen on this database can only be changed when the vehicle is recovered by police.
• Potential buyers will now know from the vehicle registration if the vehicle has been in a major accident.
• Consumers can also be certain that it is only after inspection requirements are met that rebuilt vehicles are permitted back on the road.
•A vehicle can be branded “stolen”, “salvage”, “non-repairable”, or “rebuilt” on a national database after police report the status of the car to the RMV.
• To find out if the used car you are thinking of buying is branded, you should check the certificate of registration and permit, it should include branding information.
• In order to get rid of an old vehicle you need to complete a Damaged Vehicle Report and file it with an RMV location.
The vehicle will be branded according to the information you provide on the report.
• To get more information visit an RMV office near you call 1-800-898-7668.

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