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What should I do if I'm trying to find the title for a car?

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Contact 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.

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Can you get personal information from a VIN number?

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No, you cannot get any personal information of the car's owner just from a VIN number.

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How can I find the owner of a car with just the license plate number?

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You can use the state DMV and submit a formal request, or use sites like recordsfinder.com/plate for a fee.

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How do I find the registered owner of a vehicle in British Columbia?

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Contact a Service Canada office in the province that issued the license plate.

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How do I find out how many cars are registered in my name?

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Contact 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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How do I find the owner of an abandoned car on my property with expired tags?

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Look 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.

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How to find out how many cars are registered to a person?

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In 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.

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How do I find a person using their license plate?

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Through 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.

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Can I find out the year and model of a vehicle from the license plate number?

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Yes, 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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How do I get the address of a vehicle's owner by the plate number for free?

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Go to the police. If you have a legitimate reason for doing this, the police will help you.

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What should I do if a vehicle almost hits me?

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If 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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File 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.

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How do I find out if a car I sold is no longer in my name?

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Your local Department of Motor Vehicles will be able to tell you if the vehicle has a new title.

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