Section 39.02.05.202 - VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) INSPECTIONS01.Authorized Inspectors. The following individuals, agents or agencies are authorized to complete Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) inspections: (3-21-22) a. Peace Officers and Special Agencies Inspections. As part of their regular assigned duties, any city, county, state or federal peace officer, or specified agent of the Department, may complete a VIN inspection. (3-21-22)b. Vehicle Dealer Inspections. Licensed Idaho vehicle dealers may complete VIN inspections. (3-21-22)c. Financial Institution Inspections. An employee of any bank that is authorized to do business in Idaho or an employee of any other financial institution registered with the Department of Finance, may complete VIN inspections as a part of normal business activity. (3-21-22)d. Special Agent Inspections. Other special designated agents of the Department may complete VIN inspections, as stipulated in a formal agreement between the Department and the special agent, i.e. vehicle rental companies allocating portions of their fleets to Idaho. (3-21-22)e. Out-of-state Inspectors. For a vehicle located in another state, a VIN inspection is acceptable when completed by any city, county, state or federal peace officer, or any employee of the state's vehicle titling and registration agency. (3-21-22)02.VIN Inspections. A VIN inspection is necessary whenever the current certificate of title was not issued for the vehicle by this state or whenever the Department is dissatisfied with the authenticity or accuracy of the vehicle identification number. (3-21-22)Idaho Admin. Code r. 39.02.05.202