Chapter 1-13 Salvage Vehicle Process Application for a Salvage Title without a Certificate of Title Insurance companies and Massachusetts dealers (Class 2 or Class 3) applying for a salvage title may use the new Affidavit in Lieu of Certificate of Title for Salvage Vehicle to certify that a valid Certificate of Title is not available for the vehicle (as detailed in M.G.L. Chapter 90D, Section 20 (e)(1) or 20 (e)(2), which is included on the back of the affidavit). The standard $50 Salvage Title fee must be paid for this transaction. If the vehicle is a passenger vehicle ten or more years old, the insurance company or dealer may use this new affidavit to apply for a Certificate of title. Note that this affidavit can be used as a substitute for the former vehicle owner's Certificate of Title if, and only if, the Certificate of Title is not available and the insurance company or dealer has met all the requirements listed below. Here is a link Affidavit in Lieu of Certificate of Title for Salvage Vehicle 01/13 1:108http://www.massrmv.com/Portals/30/docs/21896.pdf http://www.massrmv.com/Portals/30/docs/21896.pdf