How to Check If a Car Is Registered
by Kahlea Pendleton
It is possible to find out if your car is registered. When you buy a car from a dealer, you are required to register your vehicle to have full ownership of your car along with your title. You may have to pay additional fees to register your car in the state where you live. It only takes a couple of steps to find out if your vehicle is officially registered.
Step 1
Write down the vehicle identification number (VIN) on a piece of paper. You will need these items on hand before dialing your state's Department of Motor Vehicle office.
Step 2
Call your state's DMV office. You may be prompted to press a number to reach the department for title and registration.
Step 3
Tell the customer service representative the VIN number you want checked for registration. The representative will inform you whether the car is registered.
References
Things You'll Need
- VIN number
- License plate
Writer Bio
Kahlea Pendleton has worked as a freelance editor since 2008. She has edited content for ChaCha.com a well-known, fast-moving texting company as an expeditor and has served as a homeschool teacher assistant for the past two years. She also has her degree in music education.
