--- title: How to Check In a Vehicle description: Steps to process a vehicle return and close a rental contract in RentWorks+. --- [Skip to content](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb/how-to-check-in-a-vehicle#main-content) [Contact us](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [Submit a request](https://help.rentworksplus.com/tickets-view?hsLang=en) [![rentworks-bluebird-ars-logo-light](https://help.rentworksplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rentworks-bluebird-ars-logo-light.png?width=249&height=60&name=rentworks-bluebird-ars-logo-light.png)](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb?hsLang=en) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb/kb-tickets/new) - [Submit a request](https://help.rentworksplus.com/tickets-view) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [RentWorks Plus](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb?hsLang=en) 2. [Counter Operations](https://help.rentworksplus.com/kb/counter-operations?hsLang=en) # How to Check In a Vehicle ## Steps to process a vehicle return and close a rental contract in RentWorks+. ##### Navigate to Check In **1.** From the sidebar, select **Counter**, then click **Check In**. ![checkin-01](https://help.rentworksplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/How%20to%20Check%20In%20a%20Vehicle/checkin-01.webp?width=670&height=349&name=checkin-01.webp) ##### Find the open contract **2.** The **Check In** screen lists all open contracts. Search by RA number, customer name, unit number, or Common ID to find the contract, then click it to open the check-in wizard. ![checkin-02](https://help.rentworksplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/How%20to%20Check%20In%20a%20Vehicle/checkin-02.webp?width=670&height=305&name=checkin-02.webp) ##### Confirm return details **3.** On the **Vehicle & Return** step, review the original checkout details at the top. In the **Check-In** section, confirm the **Return Location**, **Return Date**, and **Return Time**. The number of days calculates automatically. ![checkin-03](https://help.rentworksplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/How%20to%20Check%20In%20a%20Vehicle/checkin-03.webp?width=670&height=398&name=checkin-03.webp) ##### Enter vehicle readings **4.** In the **Vehicle & Readings** section, enter the **Odometer Reading** at check-in and set the **Fuel Level** slider to match the current fuel level. If the fuel returned is below the checkout level, a **Fuel Shortage Charge** will calculate automatically. Click **Rate & Charges** to continue. ![checkin-04](https://help.rentworksplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/How%20to%20Check%20In%20a%20Vehicle/checkin-04.webp?width=670&height=426&name=checkin-04.webp) ![checkin-05](https://help.rentworksplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/How%20to%20Check%20In%20a%20Vehicle/checkin-05.webp?width=670&height=357&name=checkin-05.webp) ##### Review charges and collect payment **5.** Review the **Charges Summary** — Time & Mileage, Misc. Charges, Fuel Charges, Taxes, and Payments are all shown. To collect payment, click **Add Deposit**, select a **Payment Type**, enter the **Amount**, and click **Add Deposit**. Click **Go to Review** when the balance is settled. ![checkin-06](https://help.rentworksplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/How%20to%20Check%20In%20a%20Vehicle/checkin-06.webp?width=341&height=764&name=checkin-06.webp) ![checkin-07](https://help.rentworksplus.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KB%20Images/How%20to%20Check%20In%20a%20Vehicle/checkin-07.webp?width=486&height=512&name=checkin-07.webp) ##### Submit the check-in **6.** Review the contract summary — driver, vehicle, dates, and charges. 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