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Q: I bought a vehicle and the seller has not sent me a title. What can I do?

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Q: Does the vehicle owner need to be present at the inspection?

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I purchased a homemade trailer on a bill of sale. How do I get a VIN number and title for it?

You will have to file a Quiet Title action in your local District Court. Then bring your trailer and the final court order to the nearest Kansas Highway Patrol VIN Inspection station for an inspection.

I purchased a homemade trailer on a bill of sale. How do I get a VIN number and title for it?High Touch2022-10-28T08:55:13-05:00

I bought a vehicle and the title was signed over to the person I bought it from and he signed it over to me. Can I get it inspected?

If the person you purchased the vehicle from did not title the vehicle in his/her name, you have a "jumped title". This will need to be corrected before the MVE/VIN process can be completed. You will need to: Return to the person who sold you the vehicle Contact the Kansas Department of Revenue for guidance

I bought a vehicle and the title was signed over to the person I bought it from and he signed it over to me. Can I get it inspected?High Touch2022-10-27T13:47:05-05:00

I bought a vehicle and the seller has not sent me a title. What can I do?

The title is required for the MVE/VIN inspection process to be completed. You may need to seek legal advice to resolve your issue.

I bought a vehicle and the seller has not sent me a title. What can I do?High Touch2022-10-27T13:37:14-05:00

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.

Does the vehicle owner need to be present at the inspection?High Touch2022-10-27T13:31:57-05:00

Where can I find the VIN on my RV?

VIN locations vary from model to model. Contact the manufacturer of your RV for assistance.

Where can I find the VIN on my RV?High Touch2022-05-26T10:18:57-05:00

I purchased an antique vehicle on a bill of sale. How do I get a title for it?

A vehicle is considered antique if the body is identifiable and 35 years old or older. You will need an MVE-1 or MVE-1D inspection. If the vehicle sold on a bill of sale is 60 years old or older, it will not need a VIN Inspection.MVE/VIN inspections are performed by the Kansas Highway Patrol. Once

I purchased an antique vehicle on a bill of sale. How do I get a title for it?High Touch2022-12-05T11:54:18-06:00

I have a vehicle that was “abandoned” on my property. How do I get a title for it?

You will need to file a Quiet Title action with your local District Court. Once this is completed, bring your vehicle and the final court order to your nearest Kansas Highway Patrol VIN inspection station for inspection.

I have a vehicle that was “abandoned” on my property. How do I get a title for it?High Touch2022-10-28T13:43:11-05:00

Do I need to fix my cracked windshield?

A cracked windshield will not prohibit the MVE/VIN inspection process from being completed.

Do I need to fix my cracked windshield?High Touch2022-05-26T09:57:22-05:00

I have a new windshield and the black glue covers part of the VIN. Can you just use the sticker on the door to complete the inspection?

No. The VIN is required to to be visible through the windshield.

I have a new windshield and the black glue covers part of the VIN. Can you just use the sticker on the door to complete the inspection?High Touch2022-05-26T10:18:37-05:00

Does anyone there speak Spanish?

Spanish speaking employees come and go. If needed, we have translation services available to assist the inspector and the customer work through the MVE/VIN inspection process.

Does anyone there speak Spanish?High Touch2022-05-26T09:57:22-05:00

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