Form MVT-10 at a glance
What it is: An inspection of a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is required for all vehicles 25 model years and newer which were previously registered/titled in another country.
Who signs: The form has lines for the Signature of Authorized Person with a Date and the Signature of Current Owner with a Date.
A filled-in Form MVT-10 example: an inspection station checks an imported vehicle
How to fill out Form MVT-10, box by box
Who may inspect, and the date and location of the inspection
Arrangements for inspection of a VIN must be made by the owner of a vehicle at no cost to the State of Maine.
Only the following are authorized by the Secretary of State to inspect VINs: selected employees and agents of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles; law enforcement officers employed full-time; Maine and New Hampshire licensed dealers (only if seller of vehicle); Maine official inspection stations (station number must be given); military provost officers. For abandoned vehicle applications, only law enforcement officers employed full-time are authorized to inspect the VIN. Under penalties of false statement, the undersigned authorized person certifies to the following facts: "I certify that on [Date] I personally viewed the vehicle described on this form at [Location]."
The vehicle, its VIN and its owner
Fill in the boxes Make, Model, Style, State & Plate # Where Last Registered and CTA #.
Common mistake: The VIN must be copied from 2 places on the vehicle, shown as two boxes: Public Vehicle Identification Number and Vehicle Identification Number on the Federal Sticker. If it is a motorcycle, a frame VIN is needed.
Fill in the Owner's Name and Address.
Odometer reading
Common mistake: Odometer Reading (no tenths): enter the reading, then mark one of Actual, In Excess or Not Actual, and mark one of miles, kilometers or hours.
The authorized person's Check One about the VIN
I further certify that: Check One: To the best of my knowledge, information and belief, the Vehicle Identification Number shows no signs of alteration or having been tampered with. OR The Vehicle Identification Number appears altered or tampered with.
Signatures, printed names, and the agency or station
Please clearly print name of person signing, under each signature line ("Signature of Authorized Person" and "Signature of Current Owner"), on this form.
Fill in the Name of Law Enforcement Agency or Inspection Station, the Law Enforcement Officer Badge # or Inspection Station # and the Law Enforcement Agency or Inspection Station Work phone #.
Common questions about Form MVT-10
When is this form not the right one?
This form is NOT to be used to correct the VIN on a registration.
Sources
[1] Form MVT-10 (Rev. 10-2023), Inspection of (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number by Authorized Person, Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).