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VIN VERIFICATION / INSPECTION
A VIN inspection is a physical inspection of the vehicle's unique identification number for title and registration purposes. The Sheriff's Office provides VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) verifications.
VIN Verification inspections in Eagle County are available in person ($10 fee) at the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office main office.
$10 per vehicle at the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, 0885 E. Chambers Ave, Eagle, CO.
VIN VERIFICATION / INSPECTION
A VIN inspection is a physical inspection of the vehicle's unique identification number for title and registration purposes. The Sheriff's Office provides VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) verifications.
- VIN verifications are required when you purchase a vehicle or move from another state to Colorado and need your vehicle registered here.
- The buyer or vehicle owner is required to have a bill of sale or vehicle registration in the vehicle and proof of insurance.
VIN Verification inspections in Eagle County are available in person ($10 fee) at the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office main office.
- Location : inside the Eagle County Justice Center located at 0885 E. Chambers Ave, Eagle, CO 81631.
- Hours : Monday - Fridays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed to observe legal holidays)
- Questions : Call (970) 328-8500 or (970) 479-2201
- Location: 100 W. Beaver Creek Blvd. #107, Avon, CO 81620.
- Hours : Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and on Wednesdays by appointment only.
- For Eagle County Avon Annex location questions, please call: (970) 328-9829
$10 per vehicle at the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, 0885 E. Chambers Ave, Eagle, CO.
- Payments can be made by cash, check, or credit cards.
- Checks are made payable to the Eagle County Sheriff's Office.
- To schedule a VIN inspection call (970) 479-2201.
- Payments will be expected by the Deputy and must be mailed: ECSO, VIN Inspections, PO Box 359, Eagle, CO 81631
- Checks are made payable to the Eagle County Sheriff's Office.
VIN FAQs
(CRS 42-3-126) Registration Upon Transfer, allows operation of a motor vehicle without registering the vehicle only in the following situations:
- The vehicle is exempt from registration
- The vehicle has been temporarily registered
- Purchased on a weekend, legal holiday or between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m.
- Purchased from someone who is not a motor vehicle dealer;
- The vehicle can only be driven from where the seller kept it to where the buyer intends to keep it.
One typically will need a VIN inspection and verification when:
- Moved to Colorado from another state
- Purchased a vehicle from another state
- Purchased a vehicle without a title
- In need of a title corrections
- Other similar or special circumstance
You must have one of the following:
- Title for the Vehicle
- Bill of Sale (or Title)
- Vehicle Registration
VIN inspections can be done at any location within Eagle County as long as the vehicle is present.
- VIN inspections can be completed at the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, 0885 E. Chambers Ave. in Eagle, Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except to observe legal holidays.
- A Deputy can respond to your location for the VIN inspection by calling (970) 479-2201. (Please keep in mind that our deputies base their call response on urgency and will get to you as soon as they can.
- $10 if you come to our main office in Eagle to have your inspection completed
- $20 if you would like a deputy to come to your location.
Yes. Each vehicle requires a separate VIN inspection.
A Certified VIN Inspections may be required in circumstances involving:
- Out of the country vehicles and Canadian vehicles
- Bonded titles
- Salvage titles
- Other similar or special circumstances
- Certified VIN Inspections can be performed by Colorado State Patrol by calling 970-824-6501
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