VIN Verifications and Certified Inspections

Call Officer Nguyen at 720‑535‑5328. You can also call 303-455-1980 and enter extension 360.

Yes! You can have your inspection completed in any county. While the DMV requires you to register your vehicle in your county of residence, the inspection can be performed in any county as long as it is conducted by a Certified VIN Inspector.

Yes, part of the inspection process includes determining if the vehicle is roadworthy

A Certified VIN Inspection is for vehicles with titling issues. Common reasons for certified VIN inspections include salvage vehicles, vehicles purchased without a title, lost titles or titles signed incorrectly, vehicles or trailer assembled from kits, vehicles or trailers that are missing VIN numbers or you are trying to title on off-road dirt bike that you’ve made street legal.

VIN Verifications are for vehicles without those issues. You own a vehicle (and there are no issues with the title) that has been registered to you or purchased in another state and you are simply trying to switch the registration and title to Colorado. See the VIN Verification section for more info.

Bring ALL ownership documents (this includes titles, bill of sale, power of attorney if applicable, etc.) 

For vehicles rebuilt from salvage – You must complete the Rebuilt from Salvage Title Statement of Facts (DR 2424) prior to your appointment, listing all parts and repairs made. You must also bring receipts to support those parts and repairs. Vehicles without receipts for major components will not pass inspection. 

The inspector has the forms the DMV requires they fill out for each case. It is not necessary to print them and handwrite your information. 

Yes, it is possible. The DMV can issue temporary tags for vehicles that need an inspection. Contact your local DMV for more information. Be aware that any law enforcement officer can stop and issue a citation for driving an unregistered vehicle, even when you are traveling to or from your inspection appointment.

If you purchased a vehicle without a title (bill of sale only) or lost the title before titling it in your name, you must follow the Title Established by Surety Bond process. This requirement also applies to large trailers (over 2,000 lbs) purchased without titles. For small trailers, see the sections on In Lieu of Bond and Trailers.

You can download all required forms for vehicle and trailer titling, VIN inspections, and related processes from the Colorado DMV Forms page. The page includes forms for registration, title transfers, bonded titles, and more.