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? 

• The Clerk and Recorder or any of the county's Motor Vehicle clerks.

• Colorado Dealer

• Colorado Law Enforcement Officers:

• Mesa County Sheriff's Office
• City of Grand Junction Police Department 970-242-6707
• City of Fruita Police Department 970-858-3008
• Town of Palisade Police Department 970-464-5601 
• DeBeque Town Marshall 970-283-5146 
• Colorado State Patrol (Certified VIN Inspections)
  
  

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.

• Each agency has a fee associated with performing the VIN inspection.

• 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.