VIN Inspection Costs, Needs, and Requirements

It is not legal to drive a car without a permit or license plate. You can place your vehicle on a trailer and tow it to the inspection station, or you may be able to purchase a temporary registration/permit from your County Treasurer.

No. You will need to make arrangements to have your vehicle towed or trailered to the nearest VIN inspection station.  House calls are conducted on rare occasions at the convenience of the Kansas Highway Patrol and require a supervisor's approval.

Yes.  Vehicles will need to be unloaded for the MVE/VIN inspection process.

Yes. The form you receive at the time of inspection expires 120 days after the date the inspection takes place.

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.

Fees for inspections performed at a  KHP Inspection station will be collected by your County Treasurer at the time title/registration work is completed.Inspections performed at a designee location, such as a Sheriff's office, will collect payment at the time of inspection.  The form of payment is up to the designee location.If you have any questions, please

Basic required items are: Vehicle needing inspection Original signed title Documents associated with the vehicle purchase A form of Government issued id All other paperwork, Possessory Liens, Mechanic Liens, Quiet Titles, Bill of Sale, etc. need to be originals with no erasures, white-outs or alterations.

No. Insurance is not a requirement for the purpose of a MVE/VIN inspection process.