Users' questions 

How do I find the lien holder on a VIN number?

Leia Doyle

How do I find the lien holder on a VIN number?

Go to your state DMV site and see if they have a title checker feature. It varies by state but most have this feature. It allows you to put in the VIN number of any vehicles you are considering and it will pull up the title information on record. You should be able to determine if the car has a lien against it.

How do I find the lien holder on my motorcycle?

To find out for sure, you can conduct a lien search with your state’s department of motor vehicles online or via telephone. You will need the vehicle identification number (VIN) and the title number.

How can I check a motorcycle VIN number for free?

Typically, motorcycle vin will be located near the steering head of the motorcycle on a metal plate, either printed or engraved. Once you obtain those 17 digits, you can check the information on your vin for free at VinFreeCheck.

What is lienholder information?

A lienholder is a lender that legally has an interest in your property until you pay it off in full. The lender — which can be a bank, financial institution or private party — holds a lien, or legal claim, on the property because they lent you the money to purchase it.

How can I check my motorcycle history?

How to Search for a Motorcycle’s Title History

  1. Obtain the vehicle identification number (VIN) for the motorcycle.
  2. Call your local police department or Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and ask them to run a check on the title status of the motorcycle.
  3. Visit add123.com.

What does a motorcycle VIN number tell you?

The VIN is 17 characters long and is more or less a code to the motorcycle’s background. The VIN contains information on the manufacture, model year and where it was built. In many respects, the VIN is the ID for your motorcycle, dirt bike or ATV.

Where is a motorcycle VIN number located?

Where can I find my Motorcycle VIN? Motorcycle VINs are usually stamped into the steering neck of the motorcycle. This is located just behind the front forks, behind the headlight (if equipped).