VIN Inspection

ALL VEHICLES coming into Rhode Island from out of state, regardless of model year, require a VIN Inspection from a local municipal police department.
If an out of state vehicle is being registered in Rhode Island, and the state from which the vehicle is coming is a state that required a title for that vehicle, that title MUST be in the name of the seller, properly assigned to the buyer, and be presented, along with VIN Inspection at the time of sales tax payment or registration at the RI DMV.
If an out of state vehicle is being registered in Rhode Island, and the state from which the vehicle is coming is a state that did not require a title for that vehicle, a valid proof of ownership (e.g. old registration, or paid sales tax form) in the name of the seller must be presented, along with a VIN Inspection, at the time of sales tax payment or registration at the RI DMV.
ALL VEHICLES, regardless of model year will now be issued a Rhode Island Certificate of Title upon payment of Sales Tax and/or Registration.

The Westerly Police Department performs Vehicle Identification Number checks for Westerly residents.

There is no appointment necessary
There is a $15.00 fee payable by check or money order made out to the Town of Westerly (NO CASH)

In order to have your VIN check completed You Must Bring

Proof of residency – RI operator’s license, utility bill, mail with local address
The Vehicle
Title – Original title or copy if title is held by bank
Bill of Sale – Proper bill of sale for the motor vehicle
Registration

Inspections are conducted at police headquarters on the following scheduled days:
(Excluding Holidays)

Tuesday 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.