VIN Verifications
ONLINE VIN VERIFICATION APPOINTMENT REQUEST FORM
VIN verifications are performed by appointment only on Wednesdays and Saturdays. VIN verifications will be scheduled during the morning at 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM and in the afternoon at 5:00 PM or 7:00 PM After your request is received you will be contacted to schedule an appointment.
Any Portsmouth resident who has purchased a vehicle out-of-state and is registering the vehicle in Rhode Island, needs to have a VIN check completed prior to registering the vehicle.
If the vehicle is a 2001 model year or newer a VIN check is required.
Please remember to bring:
- The vehicle
- Bill of Sale
- Title certificate or registration
- Your driver's license
- $15.00 check or cash
VIN verifications are available for Portsmouth residents only.
If you are not a Portsmouth resident, VIN checks are available at other police departments.
Note: If you need a VIN check on an emergency basis and you cannot make it to the police station during our regular hours, please call the station for officer availability.