A VIN verification is a physical inspection of a vehicle that is required by the DMV in certain situations. During the inspection, a licensed verifier or DMV employee checks the vehicles VIN number, odometer, body type model, year, make, model, and emissions label to confirm that they match the information in the DMV database. The verification is documented on the VIN verification form REG 31.

There are several reasons why someone would need a VIN verification, including registering an out-of-state vehicle or trailer, changing a vehicle or trailers configuration, changing the fuel type, or verifying possession of a vehicle or trailer after a lien sale.

Private VIN verifiers charge a fee for their service, but they are the most convenient and fast option. DMV employees and CHP officers can also perform VIN verifications, but they do not travel. AAA can perform VIN verifications, but only for members and they stay away from complicated ones.

It is important to note that a VIN verification is not a history report, but rather an inspection of the vehicles year, make, model, body type, and configuration. When writing out a VIN verification, it is important to write the VIN number with perfection and no errors are allowed.

In summary, a VIN verification is a physical inspection of a vehicles VIN number, odometer, body type model, year, make, model, and emissions label to confirm that they match the information in the DMV database. It is required by the DMV in certain situations and is documented on the VIN verification form REG 31. Private VIN verifiers charge a fee for their service, but they are the most convenient and fast option.