Portsmouth Police Department

Vin Checks

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Checks

We have expanded the hours in which we provide VIN inspections!

VIN verifications are performed on Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. There is no appointment needed.

Any Portsmouth resident who has purchased a vehicle out-of-state and is registering the vehicle in Rhode Island, needs to have a VIN check completed prior to registering the vehicle.

If the vehicle is over 10 years old, you do not need a VIN check.

Please remember to bring:

The vehicle
Bill of Sale
Title certificate or registration
Your driver's license
$15.00 check or cash

VIN verifications are available for Portsmouth residents only.

If you are not a Portsmouth resident,VIN checks are available at other police departments. Click here to view their VIN schedules.

NOTE: If you need a VIN check on an emergency basis and you cannot make it to the police station during our regular hours, please call the station for officer availability.