There are two options for VIN inspections:

• By appointment Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (with the exception of county holidays). Inspections conducted by appointment are at the Sheriff’s Office in Westmoreland through the Records Division. There is a VIN inspection parking stall for your convenience.
• At a location within Pottawatomie County, depending upon Deputy availability.

Be sure to call (785) 457-1589 to set up your inspection, making sure to specify which option works best for you.

Items needed for an inspection are:

• Vehicle
• Title (No Salvage or Rebuilt titles)
• Driver’s License
• $20 Cash only
• If vehicle is 35 years or older, a bill of sale can be used in place of the title

Pottawatomie County Can NOT do Salvage, Prior Salvage Inspections, or Non-Highway Kansas titles. These can only be completed by a Kansas Highway Patrol Officer. Call them at (785) 296-1346 for more information or visit www.kansashighwaypatrol.gov.

Note: If you have a certificate of origin and the vehicle is new and has never been registered, a VIN inspection is NOT required.