VIN Inspections
Out of State Vehicles:
Form DR 2698 must be filled out for vehicles that were either:
• Purchased in another state and are being registered in Colorado or
• Vehicles that need Colorado plates but were previously registered in another state.
You can bring your vehicle to the Elbert County Sheriff's Office at 751 Ute Ave in Kiowa Monday through Friday between 8 am and 5 pm. The cost is $10 for this type of inspection. You will need to bring either title or registration with you for the inspection.
If you are unable to bring your vehicle to the Sheriff's Office you can set up an appointment to have a Deputy come to your location by contacting dispatch at (303)660-7500. We charge $25 for this service. You will need to have either title or registration with you when the Deputy arrives to perform the inspection.
Certified VIN Inspection:
If your VIN Inspection needs meets any of the below listed items you must request a Certified VIN inspection. The only way to do this is to contact the Sheriff's Office for an appointment or contact the Colorado State Patrol.
• Vehicles requiring a surety bond to establish ownership.
• Vehicles that are homemade, rebuilt and/or reconstructed. Vehicles built from kits.
• Vehicles where VIN has been removed, changed, altered, obliterated and must obtain a Colorado assigned ID number.
• Trailers over 2000 pounds requiring an assigned trailer I.D.
• Salvage vehicles being made roadworthy.
• Private / public tow bills. Model year - less than five (5) years when no Colorado record found.
If you have any additional questions please contact the Colorado Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles.