Clean Title

A clean title carries no brands, encumbrances, or special designations. It indicates the vehicle has never been declared a total loss and has no salvage, flood, or rebuilt history. Clean title is the standard expectation for retail used vehicle transactions and a prerequisite for most lender financing.

Verifying clean title status before acquisition protects the dealer from inheriting undisclosed history that affects retail value, financing eligibility, and legal disclosure obligations. NMVTIS checks and vehicle history reports are the standard tools.