Welcome Jeff!
I think they're looking to see if there's an X-?? code present which, being a Norwood car, could be helpful in finding if you have something special on your hands.
My condolences on your loss. I'm recently split from 2 kids (7 & 12) to whom I was "dad" to for the past 5 years and it hurts like hell...I can only try to imagine what you're going through.
Glad your aboard with us!