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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 06:54 PM
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finding current owner of a vehicle?

Is there a way to locate the current owner of a vehicle from the VIN?I just found the vin from my very first thirdgen on an old ins card and was wondering if anyone knew if there was a way to locate by using the vin..Thanks guys
Old Aug 21, 2013 | 08:38 AM
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Re: finding current owner of a vehicle?

About all you can do legally is run a Carfax to see if it's been registered recently or has any records, it will show city and state, but that's about it. Unfortunately VIN/current registered owner information is not available to the public.
Old Aug 21, 2013 | 09:47 AM
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Re: finding current owner of a vehicle?

The legality may vary state to state, but in the past I have been able to obtain a name and address using only a VIN and plate number by hiring a private investigator. They will usually do a DMV search for a flat rate (not hourly).
Old Aug 21, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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Re: finding current owner of a vehicle?

Well I was just wondering.I would really like to locate it.I'll call the DMV and the courthouse just to see what they say,I also have a good friend that's a PI so I may give him a shout too and see what he can come up with.Thanks guys
Old Aug 22, 2013 | 08:59 AM
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Re: finding current owner of a vehicle?

This has been asked so many times and the answers are always the same. Try a search for more results.
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