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VTR-68-A VIN Inspections

Downtown Administration
Records Building – 500 Elm Street, Suite 3300, Dallas, TX 75202
Telephone: (214) 653-7811 • Fax: (214) 653-7888
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The Dallas County Sheriff’s Department North Texas Auto Theft Task Force performs VTR-68-A VIN Inspections. A VTR-68-A is required for the following transactions:

  • A vehicle is missing the VIN plate
  • Assembled vehicles
  • Homemade or Shop-made trailers
  • An application for a bonded title on an out of state vehicle that does not have a Texas record
  • Vehicles imported from another country
  • Any other transaction as specifically requested by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

Inspections are performed by appointment only, and a $40.00 fee may be applicable. For questions regarding making an appointment or the applicable fee, please contact the Auto Theft Task Unit at 214-653-3430.