When may an inspection sticker number be recorded on the MVI-2 form?

An inspection sticker number should be recorded on the MVI-2 form only after a complete and proper inspection has been conducted. This ensures that the vehicle has passed all necessary checks and meets the safety and emissions standards required by the state of Missouri. Recording the sticker number at this point reflects that the inspection process was thoroughly completed, and the vehicle is deemed fit for the road.

Recording the sticker number prior to the inspection, for example, would not be appropriate as it could lead to the issuance of a sticker without a proper evaluation of the vehicle's condition, potentially allowing unsafe vehicles to be on the road. Similarly, noting the sticker number after the vehicle leaves the facility would undermine the integrity of the inspection process, as it would no longer be verifiable that the inspection was conducted. Therefore, post-inspection recording is vital for accountability and compliance with state regulations regarding vehicle safety inspections.