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How do I find out when my car was first registered?
I'm trying to pinpoint the model year for a car that my brother gave me. How can I find when my car was first registered with the DMV?
Matthew Macgugan · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Great question. Having your vehicle identification number (VIN) can help you figure out when your car was first registered. All of your vehicle’s history, including make, model,
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, and build information, is linked to this series of letters and numbers.Here’s are some options for finding out when your car was first registered with the DMV:
- Enter the VIN into a validator site like CarFax to verify the year, make, and model of your car.
- Provide your VIN to the nearest dealership of your car’s make
- Bring your current registration and proof of ID to your local DMV
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