Field Description - Vehicle Identification Number

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a 17-position number that uniquely identifies a vehicle.  When the vehicle year is 1981 or newer, the manufacturer's VIN must be 17 characters and be formatted to pass a computer check digit calculation, unless the Class Code is CV, MH, RV, WX, TC, SE, CL or TL.  Prior to 1981, there was no standard format for a VIN and a check digit routine is not applicable.

Notes:

• Class Codes TC, SE, CL and TL do not require a VIN.  To override the VIN enter, NONE or 0.

• If the vehicle year is 1981 or newer, the Motor Vehicle Registration software performs a check digit calculation on the VIN if the Class Code is not CV, MH, RV, WX, TC, SE, CL, or TL.  You can enter a non-standard VIN on 1981 or newer vehicles if you enter an override.  

• If the Class Code is MH, RV, or WX enter the VIN of the chassis (for example:  FORD, CHEV, DODG) and should be 17 characters if the chassis is 1981 or newer.

• For Class Code CV, the VIN of the chassis may not determine the year and make of the vehicle.

VIN Structure:

• Example:  2G4WF551XY1126174

• Position 1 - Nation of origin

• Position 2 - Manufacturer (Ford)

• Position 3 - Make (Edge)

• Position 4 - Restraining System

• Position 5 - Series

• Position 6- 7 - Body Style

• Position 8 - Engine Type

• Position 9 - Check Digit

• Position 10 - Model Year (Year Codes)

• Position 11 - Assembly Plant

• Position 12 - 17 - Seq. Production Number

• Note:  If you enter a VIN that does not comply with the VIN structure, the following message displays:
  
  
  
  To override, enter Yes.  Or to re-enter the VIN, click No.

Where-Maintained:  New Registration Wizard - Enter Vehicle Identification Step

Where-Used:  Vehicle Registrations

Format:  up to 17 characters