A completed Application for Salvage Certificate or Non-repairable Vehicle Certificate (REG 488C) form. Fill out an "Application for Title or Registration" form (REG 343).Below you will find information about the services we offer online, and in-person at our Oakland and Tri-Valley office locations. According to California DMV's website though, to be able to register a salvage title car it has to be rebuilt, brakes and lights inspected, etc. Below you will find information about the services we offer and addresses to our Oakland and Tri-Valley office locations. To register a vehicle with a salvage title in California, you will typically need to: Obtain the salvage certificate or title from the seller.