The Washington State Patrol is required to complete a vehicle identification number (VIN) inspection when a vehicle:
A VIN inspection is also required when certain kinds of vehicles are being titled in the state for the first time, including a kit vehicle, a homemade vehicle, a street rod, a custom vehicle, or a vehicle where there is question about the VIN documentation on the vehicle.
The VIN inspection is required by the Department of Licensing before the vehicle owner can receive a certificate of title. The VIN inspection fee is $65 which is deposited into the State Patrol Highway Account.
All-terrain vehicles, wheeled all-terrain vehicles, and utility-type vehicles that have been declared a total loss or salvaged are exempt from the VIN inspection requirements.