Form DR 2698 at a glance
What it is: Form DR 2698 (04/26/24), Verification of Vehicle Identification Number, is from the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Services Section.
Who signs: The inspector signs on Signature of Inspector.
A filled-in Form DR 2698 example: a dealer verifies a car from another state
How to fill out Form DR 2698, box by box
Type of Vehicle
Under Type of Vehicle, mark one of Passenger, Tractor, Motor Home, Motorcycle, SUV, Bus, Special Mobile Machinery, Off-Highway Vehicle, Truck, Trailer or Manufactured Home.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Enter the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the boxes from the 1st character of VIN to the 17th character of VIN.
Vehicle Information: Year, Make, Body, Model, Width, Length, Color, CWT, GVWR and Fuel Type
Under Vehicle Information, enter the Year, Make, Body, Model, Width and Length, then the Color, CWT, GVWR and Print Fuel Type.
License Plate and Temporary Tag
Enter the License Plate Number, State and Expiration Date, and the Temporary Tag Number, State and Expiration Date.
Additional Vehicle Identification Number, Motor Number and Coach Number
Enter the Additional Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the boxes from the 1st character of VIN to the 17th character of VIN.
Enter the Motor Number and the Coach Number.
Reason for Inspection
Under Reason for Inspection, mark Out of State, Title Correction or Other (Explain).
Verified by
Under Verified by, mark Manufactured Home Dealer, Licensed Colorado Dealer, County Clerk (at their discretion), Licensed Colorado Emission Station, County Assessor (at their discretion), Colorado Law Enforcement or Other* (Explain), and enter the Dealer Number or the Station Number. Other*: Certified Law Enforcement, Military Police or authorized DMV Personnel in the State in which the vehicle is currently located.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on page 2
On page 2, enter the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the boxes from the 1st character of VIN to the 17th character of VIN.
Name of Business or Agency, Street Address, City, State and ZIP Code
Enter the Name of Business or Agency, the Street Address, and the City, State and ZIP Code.
Inspector: certification, name, date, signature and title
The inspector certifies, under penalty of perjury in the second degree, that a physical inspection of the vehicle/manufactured home described on the form has been completed and that the information is true and accurate to the best of the inspector's knowledge.
The inspector signs on Signature of Inspector.
Enter the Printed First and Last Name of Inspector, the Date (MM/DD/YY) and the Title.
Colorado Dealer Statement Concerning An Out Of State Vehicle
Colorado Dealer Statement Concerning An Out Of State Vehicle, C.R.S. 42-6-119(3): the dealer certifies, under penalty of perjury in the second degree, that the vehicle as described met the following conditions at the time of sale: it was free and clear of all liens and encumbrances, it was not stolen, the dealership has a sure and adequate title to the vehicle, and the dealership has the right and authority to sell and transfer this vehicle.
Enter the Dealer and the Dealer Number, then the Dealer Agent (Printed Name), the Dealer Agent Signature and the Date (MM/DD/YY).
Common questions about Form DR 2698
What are the instructions for completing the Colorado DR 2698 form?
Mark the Type of Vehicle, enter the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and the Vehicle Information, mark the Reason for Inspection and Verified by, and on the second page enter the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and the Name of Business or Agency; the inspector certifies a physical inspection of the vehicle/manufactured home and signs on Signature of Inspector. Any Alteration or Erasure MAY Void This Document.
Sources
[1] Form DR 2698 (04/26/24), Verification of Vehicle Identification Number, Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).
