In most cases, it is not advised for you to buy a vehicle with only a bill of sale. This includes buying vehicles from family, friends, and strangers. The certificate of title is the official document that proves you own the car, and without it, you will have major problems. In some cases, you won’t […]

When you’re transferring a car title, you may be asked by your state DMV to complete an odometer disclosure statement. This statement is a legal requirement in all states, so it’s important that you understand what exactly it is and why you have to fill it out. Odometer disclosure statement An odometer disclosure statement is […]

A VIN verification is necessary for certain methods of title recovery. However, this can be a tedious task and many people try to skip over the VIN verification, only to end up in trouble with the DMV because of it. What is a VIN verification? A VIN verification is an official inspection of the VIN […]

If you find out that your VIN plate is damaged, missing, or destroyed, how do you get a new one? There are several steps you need to take. Each state may issue the VIN plate differently and have different processes for issuing a replacement. What is a vehicle identification number (VIN)? A VIN (vehicle identification […]