New York DMV | Contact the Division of Field Investigation-Auto Theft & Salvage Unit

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Contact the Division of Field Investigation-Auto Theft & Salvage Unit

As of September 13, 2023:

The Junk and Salvage Unit is reviewing applications that were received by mail on or before September 1, 2023.

Mailing Address

Auto Theft & Salvage, DFI
P.O. Box 2105
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12220-0105

Phone numbers

Schedule a Salvage Exam and transport permit questions

8:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.

1-518-486-6560

Cancel a Salvage exam

1-518- 474-0955

Salvage paperwork and salvage titles

Tuesdays - Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

1-518-473-0399