Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles · Nevada state form

VP 223 Certificate of Inspection and Affidavit of Trailer Construction

Use VP 223 for inspection and construction details when seeking Nevada registration or title for a rebuilt, reconstructed, specially constructed, or kit trailer.

What this form is
VP 223 combines a trailer inspection with the owner’s affidavit of construction. An authorized Nevada DMV representative completes Part I, including inspection results and vehicle details. The owner completes Part II when the trailer was assembled by someone other than an established manufacturer. Original signatures are required, photocopies are not accepted, and changes cannot be made after the form is signed and witnessed.
Who needs it
Trailer owners seeking registration or a certificate of title for a rebuilt, reconstructed, specially constructed, or manufactured-kit trailer may need this form.
Why it needs a notary
The owner’s Part II signature must be witnessed by an authorized Nevada DMV representative or notarized. Notarization can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
How to submit it
Part I must be completed by an authorized Nevada DMV representative. The owner completes Part II when applicable; submit it to the Nevada agency named on the form.

Questions

Who completes Part I of VP 223?

Part I is completed by an authorized Nevada DMV representative, who records inspection results and trailer information.

Does the owner’s signature need to be notarized?

The owner’s Part II signature must be witnessed by an authorized Nevada DMV representative or notarized. Notarization can be completed online with a commissioned online notary.

Can I submit a photocopy of VP 223?

No. The form states that signatures must be originals and photocopies are not acceptable. It also says no changes may be made once the form is signed and witnessed.