OREGON Definitions - BIPAC
OREGON Definitions - BIPAC
OREGON Definitions - BIPAC
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VIN Inspections<br />
Overview<br />
This page provides information about vehicle identification number inspections.<br />
Definition<br />
VIN stands for "vehicle identification number." Most newer cars have a metal plate stamped with its own<br />
unique VIN somewhere on the dashboard. This number is recognized nationwide as a way to identify a<br />
vehicle.<br />
A VIN inspection is a physical examination of your vehicle to determine whether the VIN on your vehicle<br />
matches the VIN on the title or primary ownership document. The inspection is performed by a DMV<br />
employee or in some cases by an Oregon vehicle dealer when the vehicle is being purchased from the<br />
dealer. If necessary, DMV may refer you to an Oregon law enforcement agency to have them perform the<br />
inspection. A fee of $7 is charged for the inspection.<br />
A VIN Inspection is required for the following:<br />
• Out-of-state titled vehicles being titled in Oregon.<br />
• Vehicles being titled for the first time as totaled and/or assembled, reconstructed or replica, except<br />
manufactured structures.<br />
• Any vehicle that had a title surrendered under ORS 819.010, 819.012, 819.014 or 819.030. This<br />
includes recovered stolen vehicles that are not totaled due to damage.<br />
• Oregon salvage-titled vehicles with an application for a regular Oregon title. This applies even if the<br />
vehicle is a recovered stolen vehicle that is not totaled due to damage.<br />
• Any vehicle that DMV has reason to believe was not certified by the manufacturer as conforming to<br />
US Federal vehicle standards.<br />
Temporarily Out-of-State Vehicles<br />
If the vehicle is out of state (because the owner is in the military or lives in another jurisdiction but is<br />
domiciled in Oregon) and needs a VIN inspection, it can be done by the other state's DMV or a law<br />
enforcement officer there. Military personnel who are domiciled in Oregon and stationed outside Oregon<br />
may have a VIN inspection done by military police, a commanding officer or a provost marshal.<br />
There is no charge by Oregon for inspections done out of state. You may submit the inspection on DMV's<br />
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Inspection (Form 735-11).<br />
New-to-Oregon<br />
New-to-Oregon vehicles that are subject to DEQ emissions testing may have the VIN inspection performed<br />
at any DEQ Testing Station if they are not from out-of-country. The $7 fee will be collected by DMV. If a<br />
vehicle is located outside the DEQ boundaries or is not required to be tested for emissions (for example,<br />
motorcycles, trailers, or diesel-powered vehicles over 8,500 pounds GVWR), or if it is a salvaged,<br />
reconstructed or out-of-country vehicle, a VIN inspection cannot be conducted by DEQ.