Hello all,

I need a little help.I went to California DMV to get my Vin verified and I am missing the door label.I think it's called a federal label or something.The lady said she couldn't perform the verification because that is what they go by besides the Vin number on the dash.Now I have to take it to the highway patrol office so they can do the check.
My question is,is it possible to get another label or is there anywhere else they can check for serial numbers?(The motor and tranny is in the shop being rebuilt so that's not a option)

Thank you

Sounds to me like someone doesn't know it's the VIN tag on the dash/door jam that counts.

Many cars have had doors replaced.

On a 72 there is a partial vin on the firewall under the heater box near the fan.

The DMV is giving you a hard time. In the cars 40 years the door could have been replaced because of a wreck or the sticker may have just come off.

I went to California DMV to get my Vin verified

Pardon my ignorance, but what the heck does that statement mean?

To answer your question, yes, those blue labels that go on the door are reproduced...as blanks. You have to find a way to fill in your VIN and the date of manufacture. There's nowhere else on the car that the complete VIN is shown. As Johnathan stated, there should be a partial VIN on the firewall under the heater box, but that may not satisfy the DMV.

Will,

Are we talking about your 72 Chevelle? I think the VIN on the dash and your title should be enough to prove whatever the DMV needs.

What has to be verified?

http://www.ecsvin.com/facts.phpour

If your '72 was built in Canada make sure you tell them first, label is slightly different.

Pardon my ignorance, but what the heck does that statement mean?

I was just trying to let you know what state I was dealing with.....

[QUOTE=bcmiller;2661152]Will,

Are we talking about your 72 Chevelle? I think the VIN on the dash and your title should be enough to prove whatever the DMV needs.

What has to be verified?



Yes,I am referring to my 72.I don't have the title for the car.That's why I have to get the VIN verified because it hasn't been in the system for 10+ years. I found the car sitting in a barn in Northern California.

Should never buy a car without a title. Just because you may have possession of the car does not mean you own it.

When you went to the DMV and asked about this it likely threw a red flag and that's why the want you to go to the cops so they can figure out if its stolen property and if you have the legal right to the car.

If the car was abandoned then the property owner has to file for an abandoned title and then he can legally sell the car.

The motor and tranny is in the shop being rebuilt

I think I would call the shop and tell them to stop working until you get legal title to the car :yes:

Don't worry about it.
On the RR of the frame the VIN will be there. (if it's the orig frame).

Put the car on a trailer and take it to the CHP to have them verify.
I would call them first to see if an appointement is needed.
I did this on a 64 years ago in WA state and they needed the car for a while.
It was running, so I drove it there and only worked 1/2 mile away so I just walked back to work.
Expect them to have it for the day.

If you know a CHP officer, you might be able to get him/her to come to where the car is.

With a mirror and a flashlight, you may be able to find the stamp in the frame yourself. It should be on the side or on the top of the RR or possibly LR of the frame rail. (behind the tire). Might need a wire brush.
Just don't deface the numbers with something abrasive

Should never buy a car without a title. Just because you may have possession of the car does not mean you own it.

When you went to the DMV and asked about this it likely threw a red flag and that's why the want you to go to the cops so they can figure out if its stolen property and if you have the legal right to the car.

If the car was abandoned then the property owner has to file for an abandoned title and then he can legally sell the car.



Thats not the way it works in California.I buy cars all the time and you only need the bill of sale to complete a transaction out here.The car has to go to the CHP (the cops) because dmv's jurisdiction stop when the Vin numbers aren't visible.Thats all.Nothing more,Nothing less.... I didn't go to the DMV to ask anything.I went to put the vehicle in my name which it is.If a car isn't in the system thats when the VIN verification comes into play.

I think I would call the shop and tell them to stop working until you get legal title to the car :yes:


Why would I call the shop and tell them to stop working on it??? :confused:

Don't worry about it.
On the RR of the frame the VIN will be there. (if it's the orig frame).

Put the car on a trailer and take it to the CHP to have them verify.
I would call them first to see if an appointment is needed.
I did this on a 64 years ago in WA state and they needed the car for a while.
It was running, so I drove it there and only worked 1/2 mile away so I just walked back to work.
Expect them to have it for the day.

If you know a CHP officer, you might be able to get him/her to come to where the car is.

With a mirror and a flashlight, you may be able to find the stamp in the frame yourself. It should be on the side or on the top of the RR or possibly LR of the frame rail. (behind the tire). Might need a wire brush.
Just don't deface the numbers with something abrasive


That sounds like very good information sir.

Thank you and I'll do that.That was the answer to the question I originally asked.