Fillable Form VTR-270

What is Form VTR-270?

Form VTR-270, Vehicle Identification Number Certification, is a Texas Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) form used by Texas residents for a Vehicle Inspection Report to obtain a vehicle safety inspection station to self-certify a vehicle identification number (VIN).

The Texas Form VTR-270, also known as Statement of Physical Inspection, may be used in lieu of a Vehicle Inspection Report (obtained from a Texas vehicle safety inspection station) to self-certify a vehicle identification number (VIN) when a vehicle is not subject to Texas safety inspection requirements because the vehicle is exempt under state law, located out of state, or will not operate on Texas public roads.

A vehicle’s record will include a “VIN CERTIFICATION WAIVED” remark when the VTR-270 Form Texas is used in lieu of Form VTR-68-A, Vehicle Inspection Report (law enforcement VIN inspection form issued by the auto theft investigator completing the inspection). The “VIN CERTIFICATION WAIVED” remark remains on the record until a new application for Texas title is submitted with Form VTR-68-A, Vehicle Inspection Report.

Moreover, the vehicle’s record will include a “VERIFY INSPECTION” remark if the vehicle is registered and subject to a Texas vehicle safety inspection, but is located out of state. This vehicle must obtain a passing vehicle inspection upon entry into Texas followed by a visit to the county tax assessor-collector’s office to remove the “VERIFY INSPECTION” remark (a Vehicle Inspection Report is required if the inspection cannot be verified electronically).

A Texas VIN verification is required from owners of vehicles that have been titled or registered in a different state. A vehicle identification number validation, often known as a VIN inspection, is carried out to confirm the identity of a vehicle. It is important to note that certified identification inspections are different from generic VIN lookups that are performed prior to the purchase of a used vehicle by checking public records. Instead, these official car verification procedures must be carried out by an authorized inspector in order to be valid.

Exemptions from Texas vehicle safety inspection are limited to (including vehicles currently meeting or registering as the following):

VIN number validation procedures are carried out by state-approved safety inspection stations located across Texas. You can have your vehicle inspected at any Texas-certified Safety Inspection Station. While many private companies may offer new vehicle inspection services, car owners must make sure that they are conducting these procedures with a certified representative of the DMV, so that they receive the correct validation documentation. The inspection station will provide you with an original Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR) signed by the inspector. 

A vehicle inspection is required in the case of cars that are brought into Texas, so that the DMV can make sure that they are safe for operation on public roads in the state. As such, completing a vehicle inspection form typically requires an authorized representative to physically locate the VIN on the car, often in more than one location.

How to fill out Form VTR-270?

Filling out Form VTR-270 is quick and simple. You can download and print a PDF copy of the form from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website that you can manually complete. But for your convenience, you can also fill out Form VTR-270 electronically here on PDFQuick. By following the instructions below, you can accomplish the form in minutes.

Note: Attach a pencil tracing or photograph of the vehicle identification number to this form when possible.

Vehicle Information

Vehicle Identification Number

Enter your vehicle identification number (VIN).

Year

Enter the model year of your vehicle.

Make

Enter the brand of your vehicle.

Body Style

Enter the body style of your vehicle.

Model

Enter the model of your vehicle.

Is the vehicle located out of state?

Mark the appropriate box if your vehicle is located out of state. You may select:

If yes, jurisdiction or state where the vehicle is currently located

If you answered yes on the preceding line, enter the jurisdiction or state where your vehicle is currently located.

Applicant/Owner Information

First Name (or Entity Name)

Enter your first name.

Middle Name

Enter your middle name.

Last Name

Enter your last name.

Suffix

Enter your suffix, if any.

Additional Applicant First Name

Enter the first name of your co-owner.

Middle Name

Enter the middle name of your co-owner.

Last Name

Enter the last name of your co-owner.

Suffix

Enter the suffix of your co-owner, if any.

Address

Enter your residential address.

City

Enter your residential city.

State

Enter your residential state.

ZIP Code

Enter your residential ZIP code.

Certification

Mark the appropriate box if you have made a physical inspection of your vehicle and found the permanent identification number as indicated above and your vehicle will be:

Signature of Owner/Applicant

Affix your signature.

Printed Name (Same as Signature)

Enter your full name.

Date

Enter the date you signed the form.

Signature of Additional Owner/Applicant

Affix your co-owner’s signature.

Printed Name (Same as Signature)

Enter your co-owner’s full name.

Date

Enter the date your co-owner signed the form.