A "Salvage Certificate" must be obtained for any vehicle that meets the California Vehicle Code definition shown below for a total loss salvage vehicle. If you need assistance in completing this form, call (909) 3878307.A vehicle with a "Salvage," "Junk," or "Rebuilt" title ("Salvage certificate" in California) means an insurance company deemed the vehicle a "total loss." A salvage title signals significant past damage, while a reconstructed title means the car has been repaired and deemed roadworthy. The Building Official may require a pre-permit inspection be conducted prior to the issuance of permits for the rehabilitation, repair, or reconstruction of a.