Idaho State Title Processing Procedures
- What form of title must an insurer obtain in connection with the sale of a vehicle that has been acquired through the settlement of a claim?
- What documents must an insurer provide to Copart in order to sell a vehicle on a Certificate of Title?
- What documents must an insurer provide to Copart in order to sell a vehicle on a Salvage Certificate of Title?
- What documents must an insurer provide to Copart in order to sell a recovered theft vehicle recovered substantially intact with no substantial damage, where title is still in the name of the insured?
- What steps must an insurer take in Idaho to process an owner-retained vehicle?
- What legal duties are imposed upon a lienholder following satisfaction of the lien?
- What form of title must an insurer obtain in connection with the sale of
a vehicle that has been acquired through the settlement of a claim?
Pursuant to Idaho Code § 49-524:
(5) Every insurer making payment for a vehicle which has been determined to be a salvage vehicle, shall within thirty
(30) days from receipt of the properly released certificate of origin or certificate of title, issue a salvage certificate to the purchaser and surrender to the department the ownership documents, a copy of the salvage certificate, the salvage certificate fee and other documents as required by the department for processing. The department shall mark its records appropriately.
(9) If an insurer acquires the certificate of title of a vehicle in a settlement of a theft claim, the insurer shall immediately, upon receipt of the properly released certificate of origin or certificate of title, issue a salvage certificate in the name of the insurer and surrender to the department the ownership documents, a copy of the salvage certificate, the salvage certificate fee and other documents as required by the department for processing..
(10) If an insurer has acquired a vehicle in a settlement of a theft claim, has made application to and has been issued a new salvage certificate in the name of the insurer and the vehicle is subsequently recovered and is not a salvage vehicle, the insurer may complete an affidavit indemnifying the department stating the facts of acquisition and disposition of the vehicle in a form prescribed by the department and deliver the salvage certificate of ownership, affidavit and any other documents required by the department to the transferee at the time of delivery of the vehicle. back to top
- What documents must an insurer provide to Copart in order to sell a
vehicle on a Certificate of Title?
The insurer shall provide Copart with a Certificate of Title or a comparable ownership document issued by another state or jurisdiction (either endorsed over to the insurer or accompanied by a power of attorney), an odometer disclosure statement, a release of any liens, and an ACV.
Copart, acting under a power of attorney for the insurer, will then sell the vehicle at auction and reassign the insurer’s Certificate of Title to the purchaser. [See Idaho Code § 49-502] back to top
- What documents must an insurer provide to Copart in order to sell a
vehicle on a Salvage Certificate of Title?
The insurer shall provide Copart with a Certificate of Title or a comparable ownership document issued by another state or jurisdiction (either endorsed over to the insurer or accompanied by a power of attorney), an odometer disclosure statement, a release of any liens, and an ACV.
Upon receipt of the above documents, Copart will fill out a Salvage Certificate of Title. Thereafter, Copart will deliver a copy of the Salvage Certificate of Title along with the above documents and processing fee to the Idaho Transportation Department.
Copart, acting under a power of attorney for the insurer, will then sell the vehicle at auction and reassign the insurer’s Salvage Certificate of Title to the purchaser. [See Idaho Code § 49-524] back to top
- What documents must an insurer provide to Copart in order to sell a
recovered theft vehicle recovered substantially intact with no
substantial damage, where title is still in the name of the insured?
When a vehicle has been stolen, the insurer shall provide Copart with a
Certificate of Title or a comparable ownership document issued by another
state or jurisdiction (either endorsed over to the insurer or accompanied by
a power of attorney), an odometer disclosure statement with last known
mileage, and a release of any liens. - What steps must an insurer take in Idaho to process an owner-retained
vehicle?
Pursuant to Idaho Code § 49-524(8):
If an insurer has allowed the owner to retain ownership of the salvage vehicle, the owner must surrender the certificate of title for such vehicle to the department or the insurance company not later than fifteen (15) days from the date that the claim was satisfied. The insurer must notify the department of a total loss payoff. The insurer or department shall issue a salvage certificate to the owner prior to any sale or disposition of the salvage vehicle. back to top
- What legal duties are imposed upon a lienholder following satisfaction
of the lien?
When a lien or encumbrance is cancelled or discharged, the lienholder shall provide notice of such cancellation or discharge to the department. If the lienholder was holding the paper certificate of title, he shall note the cancellation or discharge on the certificate of title in the space provided, over his signature, or by some other legal document, discharging the encumbrance, and shall deliver the paper certificate of title to the owner. [See Idaho Code § 49-511] back to top
After receipt of these documents, Copart will fill out a Salvage Certificate of Title, and submit a copy of the Salvage Certificate of Title along with the above documents and processing fee to the Idaho Transportation Department. Copart will forward the Salvage Certificate of Title to the insurer for safekeeping.
If the vehicle is recovered, the Salvage Certificate of Title along with an ACV will be returned to Copart by the insurer in order to obtain the appropriate title depending upon the year of the vehicle and the damage to the vehicle.
Copart, acting upon a power of attorney for the insurer, will then sell the vehicle at auction and reassign the insurer’s Certificate of Title to the purchaser. [See Idaho Code §§ 49-502, 49-524] back to top