The VIN number can be found in a number of spots in a car. Along the door edge, on the dash, etched into the engine block. Specific cars have different locations. Call the car's manufacturer and they can tell you where to look. Don't buy a car with a missing VIN tag, especially the main one under the windshield. If you have already bought it, you may have a serious problem especially if you live in California. If you have already purchased this vehicle, contact your local County Court Clerk or DMV, for advice on what to do. You state laws will apply.
They used the engine numbers.
NO! Not unless it is a vehicle that was produced before the introduction of the VIN system. That would be prior to 60s. Otherwise it is illegal to sell a vehicle with the VIN tag missing.
File for a lost title at your local DMV tag office.
The original VIN is located on a tag on the right front passenger floor right inside the door. It's not uncommon for the tag to be missing. Also, some States used the engine number as the VIN.
No, you cannot get a tag or register a car without the title and proof of ownership. This document is required throughout the U.S.
If you have the title, the VIN is on there. Or, if you have a tag or insurance the DVM or the Insurance company has it on file.
Whoever it is registered to.
I am a car salesman. My experience is yes. You need to call your local tag and title office.
Old tag number, I doubt it, vin number, maybe.
Or, you can take the vin number to your DMV or PD and have them run it that way.
no not if it is not in your name
Visit you local tag office and apply for a replacement title.