VIN Compliance Manual

This resource can help ensure compliance with Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) requirements for 2010 model year and newer vehicles.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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Under National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regulations, each motor vehicle must contain a vehicle identification number (VIN), which is a 17-character number that encodes specific information about the particular vehicle. Learn compliance responsibilities for those who develop and attach VINs to 2010 model year and newer vehicles.

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