There are several ways to locate a vehicle owner using either the car's vehicle identification number (VIN) or license plate number. Step 1 Locate the VIN, which is printed along the inside of the car's door frame. If you cannot open the car door, the VIN is also located on the dash...
Locate the title to the car. If you purchased the car from a private seller, the name of the previous owner is often on the title. If the name isn’t specified on the title, ask the seller of the car if he has a record of or knows who the previous owners were. If the car was...
Use online resources. Another option for finding out if a vehicle has a lien is free online resources, such as Carfax (See References). Tips If the vehicle has recently been paid off by the owner, it can take up to 60 days for the title to be released from the bank. This can delay...