DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Division of Motor Vehicles – Title and Registration Section
1 CCR 204-10
RULE 26. PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Basis:   The statutory bases for this regulation are 42-1-204, 42-3-105(1)(c)(I), and 42-6-107(1)(b), C.R.S.
Purpose:   The purpose of this regulation is to establish criteria for the performance of physical inspections on motor vehicles.
1.0  Definitions
1.1  “Department” means the Colorado Department of Revenue, Title and Registration Sections.
1.2  “Inspection and Physical Inspection” means the physical verification of the vehicles: 
a.    Vehicle identification number or numbers; and,
b.    Make; and,
c.    Model; and,
d.   Type of vehicle; and,
e.    Year of manufacturer; and,
f.    Primary body color; and,
g.    Type of fuel used by the vehicle; and,
h.    Odometer reading; and,
i.    Other information required by the Department.
i.	Reason for the inspection
ii.	Who completed the inspection
a.	Business or agency
b.	Address of business or agency
c.	Printed name of person completing the inspection
d.	Signature and title of the person completing the inspection
iii.	Date of the inspection
1.3   “Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin” means the document provided by the manufacturer which sets forth the manufacturer’s vehicle description and 17 digit vehicle identification number and chain of ownership.  This document must accompany the first retail customer’s title application to establish a Colorado Certificate of Title.  
1.4   “Motor Vehicle” means any self-propelled vehicle that is designed primarily for travel on the public highways and is generally and commonly used to transport persons and property over the public highways, including trailers, semitrailers, and trailer coaches, without motive power.  “Motor vehicle” does not include the following:
a.    A low-power scooter, as defined in section 42-1-102, C.R.S.; or,
b.    A vehicle that operates only upon rails or tracks laid in place on the ground or that travels through the air or that derives its motive power from overhead electric lines; or,
c.    A farm tractor, farm trailer, and any other machines and tools used in the production, harvesting, and care of farm products; or,
d.    Special mobile machinery or industrial machinery not designed primarily for highway transportation.
1.5   “Vehicle” means any motor vehicle as defined in 42-6-102(10), C.R.S.
2.0   Requirements
2.1   Vehicles required to be titled or registered in Colorado shall be required to provide proof of vehicle inspection prior to issuance of a Colorado certificate of title and/or registration pursuant to C.R.S 42-6-119 (4) if:      
a.    The vehicle was previously titled and/or registered in another state or country; or,
b.    The vehicle has a Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin assigned to an out-of-state dealer.
2.2   Inspections shall be completed on forms approved by the Department.
2.3   Inspection of vehicles shall be completed by:
a.    Colorado law enforcement officers; or,
b.    Licensed new or used Colorado motor vehicle dealer; or,
c.    Licensed Colorado inspection and readjustment station; or
d.    Licensed Colorado diesel inspection station; or,
e.    Colorado County Clerk and Recorder or their designated employee; or,
f.     Any other vehicle related entity designated by the Department.
i.	Out of state law enforcement
ii.	Military police
iii.	Military commanding officer
2.4   Inspection fees may be assessed at the discretion of the inspecting entity listed in 2.3 above.  If fees are assessed the inspecting entity shall post in full view of the customer a sign disclosing the hours of operation and the fees for performing the inspection.

Basis:  The statutory bases for this regulation are 42-1-204, 42-3-105(1)(c)(I) and 42-6-107(1)(b) CRS. Eff. 03/02/2007
Purpose:  The purpose of this regulation is to establish criteria for the performance of physical inspections on motor vehicles.
Requirements
Every vehicle owner required to title or register in this state who presents as proof of ownership a title or registration issued by another state or4 country and all vehicles presenting a Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin assigned to an out-of-state dealer shall be required to be inspected prior to titling or registering the vehicle in Colorado.
The inspection of the vehicle may be performed by any Colorado law enforcement officer, licensed new or used Colorado motor vehicle dealer, any licensed Colorado inspection and readjustment station, any licensed Colorado diesel inspection station, any County Clerk, or any other vehicle related entity designated by the Department.
All licensed new and used Colorado motor vehicle dealers, licensed Colorado inspections and readjustment, licensed Colorado diesel station or approved vehicle related entity must post in full view of the customer a sign disclosing the hours of operation and fees for performing the inspection.
All inspections shall be complete and recorded on the form supplied or approved by the Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Business Group.