Sellers, including dealerships, are legally required to disclose a vehicle's salvage title and history. 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.This form is for requesting a new Certificate of Title to replace the Salvage Certificate. Learn how dealerships need to keep up with titles, registration and smog checks with our lemon law specialist in California. Collect all receipts and bills related to the rebuild project. Yes you can legally drive it! If the vehicle has a 'salvage title' it has already been restored and the salvage designation will remain on the title. How could you possibly endorse the title, file it with your application for a new title and not see it was a "Salvage" title?