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QuestionWhat should I do if I'm trying to find the title for a car?
Bryan HambyBryan Hamby is the owner of Auto Broker Club, a trusted auto brokerage in Los Angeles, California. He founded Auto Broker Club in 2014 out of a passion for cars and a unique talent for customizing the car dealership process to be on the buyer’s side. With 1,400+ deals closed, and a 90% customer retention rate, Bryan’s focus is to simplify the car buying experience through transparency, fair pricing, and world class customer service.
Professional Auto BrokerContact the DMV in your area. You'll need to fill out a title request form and pay a fee, and they'll let you know about any additional documentation you may need. -
QuestionCan you get personal information from a VIN number?
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wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerNo, you cannot get any personal information of the car's owner just from a VIN number. -
QuestionHow can I find the owner of a car with just the license plate number?
Community AnswerYou can use the state DMV and submit a formal request, or use sites like recordsfinder.com/plate for a fee. -
QuestionHow do I find the registered owner of a vehicle in British Columbia?
Community AnswerContact a Service Canada office in the province that issued the license plate.
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QuestionHow do I find out how many cars are registered in my name?
Community AnswerContact your state or province's department of motor vehicles. Typically you can get your own information for free, although you may have to pay a small fee to cover the cost of copying and mailing the report.
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QuestionHow do I find the owner of an abandoned car on my property with expired tags?
Community AnswerLook for the car's VIN (you should be able to see it through the dash, just above the hood of the car). With the VIN and the plate number, you should be able to locate the registered owner. Contact local police if you want to have the car removed from your property. -
QuestionHow to find out how many cars are registered to a person?
Community AnswerIn most states, a subpoena is required. Prior to the 1990s you could simply ask the registry. First class citizens such as most federal and state government workers can still access this information without the need to obtain court approval. -
QuestionHow do I find a person using their license plate?
Community AnswerThrough your insurance company. Opening a claim will help start the process; provide them with as much information, descriptions, and details. They will not say who it is, but they can find out. If you're found not at fault, your costs will be waived for repairs on a hit and run. -
QuestionCan I find out the year and model of a vehicle from the license plate number?
Community AnswerYes, go to findbyplate.com and search the plate number. It will provide you with a make, model, year and maybe other information about the car as well
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QuestionHow do I get the address of a vehicle's owner by the plate number for free?
Community AnswerGo to the police. If you have a legitimate reason for doing this, the police will help you.
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QuestionWhat should I do if a vehicle almost hits me?
Community AnswerIf you managed to get the license plate number, take it to the police station. If not, tell the police everything you remember about the car and driver.
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QuestionHow can I report a driving assault?
ElinetrialCommunity AnswerFile a police report in the jurisdiction where the assault took place. Give the police as much information as you can, such as the plate number and description of the driver. -
QuestionHow do I find out if a car I sold is no longer in my name?
Community AnswerYour local Department of Motor Vehicles will be able to tell you if the vehicle has a new title.
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