Re-Imprinting Vehicle Identification Number: Information

Information 

• After replacing the body or sheet metal parts in the area of the vehicle identification number, the original vehicle identification number must be re-imprinted on the new body or new sheet metal part. 
• An incorrectly imprinted vehicle identification number must be permanently crossed through with an X so that it remains legible. In such cases, the applicable vehicle identification number must be imprinted above the crossed out number in the replacement field. 
• For information on procedures for documenting a newly imprinted vehicle identification number in the vehicle documents or in the case of questions concerning homologation, contact the importer of the respective country. 
• In Germany, the newly imprinted vehicle identification number must be reported in writing to the vehicle registration office immediately. We recommend cutting out the area containing the original vehicle identification number and submitting it to the registration office as proof.