A Designee VIN Inspection location is operated by a law enforcement partner and can perform regular (non-salvage) and antique vehicle inspections. Inspections performed at a designee location, such as a Sheriff’s office, will collect payment at the time of inspection. The form of payment accepted, and hours of operation are up to the designee.
No. If the vehicle you purchased has NEVER BEEN TITLED, it does not need a VIN inspection. The signed manufacturer’s statement/certificate of origin (MSO/MCO) you receive from the dealership at the time of purchase will suffice. Be sure to take that with you when you go to the County Treasure to get your license plates.
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.
VIN inspections conducted at the following locations require an appointment: Kansas City Metro: Olathe, Lamar and I-70 Wichita Metro: Douglas and Kechi Lawrence Leavenworth Topeka Use our convenient online scheduler to set up your appointment. Inspection stations operated by a partner, such as a Police or Sheriff's department may have different hours of operation
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.
Contact your local County Treasurers office for their policies on E-titles and titles being held by your lien holder.
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.
VIN Inspection Stations operated by the Kansas Highway Patrol are open Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-3:15 PM and closed on State holidays. Inclement weather, such as major winter storms, may affect hours of operation. The following high-volume locations operate on an appointment only basis. Kansas City metro (Olathe, Lamar and I-70) Wichita metro (Douglas and Kechi)
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Topeka, KS 66603
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