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A VIN verification form is a form that individuals must fill out when registering an out-of-state motor vehicle in states that require vehicle identification number (VIN) verification. Most states have a specific form that should be used and require the signature of an authorized third-party inspection agency.
States that Require Out-of-State VIN Verification (23)
- California – Form REG-31
- Colorado – Form DR 2698
- Connecticut – Form AE-81
- Delaware – Form MV573
- Florida – Form HSMV 82042
- Idaho – Form ITD 3403
- Indiana – Form 39530
- Kansas – Form TR-65
- Kentucky – Form TC 96‐229
- Maine – Form MVT-10
- Missouri – Form 5062
- Nebraska – Form NSP 455
- Nevada – Form VP15
- New Mexico – Form MVD-10705
- Ohio – BMV Investigation
- Oklahoma – Form 701-6
- Oregon – Form 735-11
- Pennsylvania – Form MV-41
- Rhode Island – Inspection Station
- Utah – Form TC-661
- Vermont – Form VT-010
- Washington – Inspection Station
- Wyoming – Form MV-300A
Why Out-of-State VIN Verification is Required
The main purpose of VIN verification is to confirm that a vehicle has not been stolen. Motor vehicle thieves often replace or obscure the VIN of a stolen vehicle to eliminate its traceability. By inspecting the VIN and ensuring that all of the vehicle’s parts match, the inspecting agent or officer can ensure that it has not been stolen or tampered with. The inspector will also see if the vehicle has been branded as salvage or junk, which may make it ineligible for registration.
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VIN VERIFICATION FORM
The State of [STATE NAME] permits out-of-state, licensed motor vehicle dealerships and authorized agents to verify motor vehicle identification numbers. The letter must be on dealership letterhead and contain the following content:
VIN VERIFICATION
Verification Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Vehicle Year: [VEHICLE YEAR]
Make: [VEHICLE MAKE]
Model: [VEHICLE MODEL]
VIN: [VIN]
I, the undersigned, certify that I have physically inspected the above-described vehicle and find the vehicle identification number (VIN) to be identical to the number recorded in this letter.
Inspector’s Signature: ___________________________ Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Print Name: [INSPECTOR’S NAME]
Position/Title: [POSITION/TITLE]
Agency or Entity Name: [AGENCY/ENTITY NAME]
Phone Number: [AGENCY/ENTITY PHONE #]
NOTICE: Any erasures or alterations in the content of the letter may void this document.