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I sold my old truck 2 years ago to a dealership and found out recently that they still have my old tags and title under my name and have been driving it and pulling a huge trailer with my old truck. How do I get my truck back or have them pay for the tickets they've got under my name?

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Contact the police in your area for help.

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Is knowing the license plate number of a vehicle enough to do a title search?

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It depends. It could work if the plate is still registered to the car, but it still may not yield the precise results you're looking for.

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I bought a car from a dealer three months ago and I didn't get my title yet. What can I do?

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Depends on how you paid. If you took out a loan, then you're loan holder has the title until you pay it off. If you paid for it yourself, contact the dealer. If they can't produce a title, you'll have to go to a tag service and pay to have a new one drawn up.

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I bought my car months ago and I still have not received the title. What do I do?

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Go to local tag agency and get one.

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I have a vehicle that I was making payments on, and the finance company went out of business. They gave me no notice or information about another company. What should I do?

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If you weren't notified that another finance company had taken over the loan, you should go to your local tag office to see about getting a clear title.

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How do I find a vehicle identification number without a vehicle?

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The title or registration will have this information, and the insurance cards will as well.

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What do I do if I paid off my loan to the bank and they say they don't have my title?

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Go to the state DMV building and do a title search. This will show who the current title owner is, contact them and ask them for the title, and if they don't have it they can go to the DMV and get a duplicate for $10.

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How do I find the name of the last or current owner of a vehicle?

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Go to the state DMV building and ask for a title search on the VIN. It will show the current owner with their address. Usually, you have to say you are applying for a bonded title for them to give you the information. (Bonded Title: what you apply for when you're auctioning off a car for unpaid fees.)

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How can I get a copy of my title?

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This can be requested through your state's DMV office.

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