Out of state purchased vehicle VIN check

[firehawk1]

I just purchased a vehicle (motorcycle) from out of state. I assume I need a police officer to run the VIN number before I can register it. Who/where do I need to contact to get this done? I know several IMPD officers live in my neighborhood, or does it need to be a Sheriff?

 

[Cameramonkey]

Why a LEO AFTER the sale? Why not just take the title to the BMV and register it?

I can understand having the VIN run prior to the sale so you dont buy a stolen vehicle.

Not trying to be difficult. Maybe I am misunderstanding?

 

[sheriff125]

anyone can do it, but generally if you live in a city or town, the city or town police will do it. If you live out of city or town limits the Sheriff's Office will take care of you.

 

[firehawk1]

Why a LEO AFTER the sale? Why not just take the title to the BMV and register it?

I can understand having the VIN run prior to the sale so you dont buy a stolen vehicle.

Not trying to be difficult. Maybe I am misunderstanding?

It has always been my understanding ANY vehicle purchased from out of state HAS to have the VIN number ran to check if it is stolen or not before you can register it in Indiana.

 

[Audie Murphy]

BMV will run the vin,just went through this 2 weeks ago.

 

[pearlman1966]

BMV will run the vin,just went through this 2 weeks ago.

Is this new? I bought a 928 in Louisville, KY. in 2006 had to take it to the local police station and pay $5 to have the VIN run.

 

[1mil-high]

All vehicles purchased from out of state must have a "VIN check" done before it can be registered. That would be done by the sheriff's office or city police depending on where you live. Just give them a call when you will be around for a while since a VIN check is not generally high priority

 

[tv1217]

You don't have to have a cop check it, they can do it when you go to the BMV

 

[firehawk1]

BMV will run the vin,just went through this 2 weeks ago.

After poking around the BMV site I saw this. Wonder how long that would take, I have spent 2 hours at a BMV branch before while they celebrated someone's birthday eating cake in a back room... Although the branch by 465 and Rockville road is pretty efficient.

 

[VUPDblue]

In marion county call 327-3811and tell them what you need.

 

[firehawk1]

In marion county call 327-3811and tell them what you need.

Thanks VUPDblue. After thinking about it I couldn't even ride it to a BMV branch to have them do it. I may have to ride it around the neighborhood a couple of times to "test" it out. Don't run out of the house and arrest me. LOL

 

[ticktwrter]

Why a LEO AFTER the sale? Why not just take the title to the BMV and register it?

I can understand having the VIN run prior to the sale so you dont buy a stolen vehicle.

Not trying to be difficult. Maybe I am misunderstanding?

It's a BMV requirement. Any out of state title has to have a police officer inspect the VIN to make certain it matches the title.

 

[sj kahr k40]

I went to the Speedway police station and payed 4 bucks to have the VIN inspected, they had a form to fill out that the officer signed

 

[firehawk1]

I went to the Speedway police station and payed 4 bucks to have the VIN inspected, they had a form to fill out that the officer signed

With a non registered/unplated vehicle?

 

[ticktwrter]

With a non registered/unplated vehicle?

Could have had a temporary plate.

 

[firehawk1]

Could have had a temporary plate.

True, never thought of that being from out of state. I guess when I finalized everything with them tomorrow I could ask if it will come with a temporary plate.

 

[remauto1187]

It has always been my understanding ANY vehicle purchased from out of state HAS to have the VIN number ran to check if it is stolen or not before you can register it in Indiana.

+1 The BMV will do it. They even insisted on running all of my out of state (IL) titles that were already in my name (use to be an IL resident). This all happened spring of last year.

 

[sj kahr k40]

With a non registered/unplated vehicle?

Had my old car plate on it, bill of sale and the signed tittle, figured it was ok

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

Had my old car plate on it, bill of sale and the signed tittle, figured it was ok

You have 31 days to transfer the plate. Just make sure you keep the bill of sale or properly signed title with you any time you drive a new-to-you vehicle that isn't yet prperly registered.