VIN Verifications

Vin verifications are required on all vehicles that are titled out of another state other than Colorado except those vehicles that are brand new.

The Bayfield DMV performs VIN inspections Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00am-5:30pm

The Durango DMV performs VIN inspections Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

The Bayfield Police Department performs VIN verifications on a walk in basis Monday-Thursday. We do not perform VIN inspections on Fridays.

Other police departments and places such as pawn shops can also sometimes perform VIN inspections.

There is a fee of $20.00 which can be paid using cash, card or check. Please bring title or bill of sale and a picture ID. Vehicle must be present.

If your vehicle is not drivable please call our 24 hour police dispatch at 970-385-2900 to make arrangements for a police officer to perform the VIN verification at your home. Bayfield town limits only.

We cannot verify VINs that cannot be read because of fading or that cannot be found on vehicle or perform verifications on vehicles with lost titles. For these vehicles contact La Plata County Sheriff's Office, Durango Police Department or Colorado State Patrol.