Notarization is not required on a salvage title nor power of attorney when reassigning the vehicle over to the insurance company's name. I purchased a vehicle and it had a salvage title.Can I sue the person who sold me this vehicle in North Carolina? A person or dealer who sells a rebuilt salvage vehicle must provide the new owner with a disclosure statement regardless of the vehicle's age. This tutorial will provide a step-by-step guide to completing form mvr 317 the affidavit of authority to assign title.