FAQs

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VIN Inspection Costs, Needs, and Requirements

Regular Inspections: $20.00

Salvage Inspections: $25.00

Payment not required at the time of inspection. It will be added to the cost of your tags at the County Treasurer’s office.

2. What forms of payment do you accept?

Check or money order only

If you are at one of our VIN Inspection Locations they are the only ones taking cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards.

If you have any
questions please call the location in which you will be getting your inspection
done before arrival.

3. What do I need to bring for the inspection?

Please remain in your vehicle upon arrival. You will be approached by the first-available VIN Inspector. Basic required items are:

Vehicle
Original Title
Documents associated with the vehicle purchase
A form of identification

All other paperwork, Possessory Liens, Mechanic Liens, Quiet Titles, Bill of Sale, etc. need to be originals with no erasures, white-outs or alterations.

4. Does my vehicle need to be insured at the time of inspection?: No. Insurance is not a requirement for the purpose of a MVE/VIN inspection process.

5. I do not have a Kansas driver's license, can I use one from out of state?: You may use an out-of-state Driver's License.

6. Does the vehicle owner need to be present at the inspection?: No, anyone can act as an agent of the owner and bring the vehicle in for inspection.

7. I am making payments on my vehicle so my lien holder has my title. How do I get a copy for the inspection?

Contact your lien holder and have them fax the front and back of the title to your nearest inspection station. We recommend you call before coming in to make sure we have received the faxed copy and it is correct.

Click here to find a VIN Inspection location.

8. I do not have a license plate for my vehicle. How do I get it there legally for the inspection?: You can place your vehicle on a trailer and tow it to the inspection station, or you can purchase a temporary registration/permit at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

9. My car is not running, can you come to my house to do the inspection?: No. You will have to make arrangements to have your vehicle towed or trailered to the nearest MVE/VIN inspection station. House calls are conducted on rare occasions at the convenience of the Kansas Highway Patrol and require a supervisor's approval.

10. If I bring my car on a trailer or on the back of a truck, will it need to be unloaded?: Yes. Vehicles will need to be unloaded for the MVE/VIN inspection process.

11. Does an inspection form expire?: No. the MVE/VIN inspection form (MVE-1) does not expire however, your title does. Contact your local Department of Motor Vehicle office for guidance regarding your title.

12. What do I do once the inspection is complete?: After you have received a completed MVE/VIN inspection form (MVE-1) your next step in the registration or titling process is conducted at your local Department of Motor Vehicles office.