District of Columbia · D.C. Code — Title 50, Motor and Non-Motor Vehicles and Traffic
D.C. Code Title 50 § 50-1331.02: Duty to apply for Salvage Vehicle Title, Non-repairable Vehicle Certificate
What this law says, in plain English
Vehicle owners, lessors, lessees, and insurance companies must apply for a Salvage Title or Non-repairable Vehicle Certificate within 30 days of damage or acquisition, depending on their role.
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