When is a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Inspection/Verification  (DR 2698) needed?

The following situations will require a VIN Inspection/Verification:   

• If the vehicle is titled in another state or country 
• If your vehicle has a registration from another state  
• A vehicle transferred on an out of state Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO)   
• Any vehicle transferred on Purged Bill of Sale 
• Anytime the vehicle description needs to be corrected 
• Abandoned vehicles 
• Military Registration 

Who can perform and complete the VIN Verification/Inspection?  

Clerk and Recorder or their designated employee 

• Any of the Clerks at the Motor Vehicle Offices  
• The civilian clerks at the Mesa County Sheriff's Office  
• Citizens on Patrol who work under the direction of the Mesa County Sheriff's Office  
• Colorado Law Enforcement Officer 
  • Mesa County Sheriff's Office 
  • City of Grand Junction Police Department 
  • City of Fruita Police Department 
  • Town of Palisade Police Department 
  • DeBeque Town Marshall 
   
• Colorado Dealer 
• Emissions Inspection Station (since Mesa County does not have emissions requirements, we do not have emissions stations) 

Additional Information: 

• If your registration and title are from different states, we will need verification that the vehicle was not titled in the state where the registration was issued.   
• If you need a Certified VIN Inspection/Verification you will need to contact the Colorado State Patrol at (970) 858-2250 to schedule the inspection.