OT - lien search on US vehicles

[Incantation]

hey guys.. i'm canadian and i am looking to import another vehicle to Canada but this time i won't know the seller so i wanna be able to do a lien search.. is this possible to do online with the VIN?

in canada there is a site you go to, enter the VIN, and it will give you lien information (negative or positive)..

anything like that for the US?

thanks

[attack eagle]

not that I am aware of.

You might be able to check with the state the car is REGISTERED in...

also leinholders are listed on the state titles normally.

[ryan roopnarine]

usually, yes--you'd need to know the state, and go to their website though.
here's florida's

https://www6.hsmv.state.fl.us/rrdmvcheck/mvcheckinq

and the result running my vin


Vehicle Information CheckVehicle Information


Vehicle Identification Number:WBAHD6
Year/Make:1992 BMW
Previous Title State:FLORIDA
Registration Expiration Date:03/12/2009
Title:83
Title Issue Date:01/06/2003
Odometer Reading/Status:103,100




ACTUAL MILEAGE
Odometer Date:01/02/2003
Color:BLACK
Vehicle Type:AUTO
Title Status:ACTIVE
Owner Information:1 owner
Brands:
Lien Information There is no lien on this vehicle.


If any of the information on this record needs to be corrected, please contact your tax collector (http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/offices) and complete appropriate paperwork to update the record.




If you have lost or misplaced your title and need to apply for a duplicate, click here (http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/forms/duptitle.html) for the form and instructions.

[attack eagle]

I figured he was asking about a NATIONAL one since he didin't specify state

[ryan roopnarine]

i know, but i was curious about whether florida's online one would show lien status, so i went ahead and tried my vin out.

[Incantation]

thanks for the responses