Rebuilt Vehicles

 

ATTENTION: REBUILT VEHICLES ARE A 2-STEP PROCESS! SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS.

1. Rebuilt Inspection

Motor vehicles, motorcycles, and mobile homes that have been branded as salvage or junk must be physically inspected and deemed as "rebuilt" prior to being registered in the State of Florida. You have the following options to have the inspection completed:

DMV Regional Office: Inspections are done by appointment only at the DMV Regional Office. Appointments can be made by contacting DMV Regional at the number below.

DMV Regional Office
323 10th Avenue West, Suite #200
Palmetto, FL 34221
Telephone: [phone]
(option 6, then option 2)

 

Private Rebuilt Inspection Providers: The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has expanded to allow private rebuilt inspections through the Private Rebuilt Vehicle Inspection Program (PRVIP). The following are approved PRVIPs in Manatee County:

• DMV Rebuilt Inspections of FL - 7621 15th St E Unit 1D Sarasota, FL 34243 / 941.500.1341 or 941.374.2766
• Lightning Rebuilt Inspections, LLC - 4443 30th St W Bradenton, FL 34207 / 239.677.0051
• Manatee Rebuilt Inspections LLC - 2909 62nd Ave E Bradenton, FL 34203 / 941.727.9190

Visit the FLHSMV's PRVIP page (flhsmv.gov/motor-vehicles-tags-titles/dealers-installers-manufacturers-distributors-importers/prvip) for a complete list of providers approved to conduct your rebuilt inspection.

2. Rebuilt Paperwork

Once your rebuilt motor vehicle, motorcycle, or mobile home has been inspected and the DMS Compliance Examiner (or PRVIP) has approved for your title to be branded as "rebuilt," the inspector will provide you with a sealed envelope containing all of the required paperwork to complete your title transaction. DO NOT open the sealed envelope! If the envelope has been opened or tampered with in any way, the paperwork inside will not be looked at.

To process your transaction, you must visit the First Manatee South County Tag Agency. This office is a privately owned business, operating under the authority granted by the Manatee County Tax Collector's Office.

This is the only office in Manatee County that can process your transaction. 

First Manatee South County Tag Agency
Southwood Shoppes
5756 14^th Street W
Bradenton, FL 34207
Telephone: [phone]

The First Manatee South County Tag Agency is open extended hours - Monday thru Friday (9am-6pm) and Saturdays (9am-2pm) - for your convenience. Please note that this office accepts cash, check, and debit. A 3.5% fee will be charged on all checks to guarantee funds and on all debit transactions as a processing fee. An additional $20 fast title fee applies to titles printed on-site. If you have any questions, you can contact them at 941.782.6050. Appointments are available, but not required. Schedule an appointment at www.autotagagency.net.