VIN verification
Mobile VIN verification at the vehicle's location
When the applicable Florida form allows a commissioned notary to verify the vehicle identification number, the inspection can be performed where the vehicle is safely parked and accessible.
Physical inspection
The vehicle and paperwork must be together
The verifier must physically examine the vehicle identification number and compare it with the form. Park the vehicle in a safe, well-lit place and make the dashboard plate, door label, frame, or other requested VIN location accessible.
- Have the correct Florida form ready
- Bring the title or ownership paperwork requested by the agency
- Make sure the vehicle can be opened and inspected
- Do not cover or alter any VIN plate or label
Eligibility
Not every VIN situation can be handled by a notary
Florida forms identify who may perform a particular verification. Some vehicles or circumstances may require a law-enforcement officer, licensed dealer, compliance examiner, or another authorized person instead of a notary.
Before travel, share the form number and a general description of the vehicle. The tax collector, FLHSMV, or receiving agency should answer registration, title, rebuilt-vehicle, and form-selection questions.
Pricing
Quote the visit separately from the act
A VIN visit normally combines a mobile appointment fee with any authorized notarial act. Distance, vehicle access, after-hours timing, tolls, or ferry travel may affect the mobile portion.
Questions for this topic
Know what to expect before the visit
These answers are specific to this page. For broader questions, use the complete mobile notary FAQ.
Visit all FAQsCan a notary verify every type of vehicle?
No. The applicable Florida form and the vehicle's circumstances control who is authorized. Some inspections must be completed by law enforcement, a dealer, an examiner, or another designated verifier.
Can the verification be done from a photo of the VIN?
No. A mobile VIN verification involves a physical inspection of the vehicle identification number at the vehicle's location.
Will the notary decide which title or registration form I need?
No. Ask FLHSMV, the county tax collector, or the receiving agency for the correct form and instructions before the appointment.
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