Where is the VIN located on a boat trailer? I have tried looking but can't find it. it's an older trailer 1989

Question

I need to find it so I can register it or sell it.

Answer 1

most trailers use a sticker that falls off for the info you are looking for. try looking on the inside(between rails) of the trailer its sometimes there not on the outside. many states DO NOT REQUIRE TRAILER TITLES. check with your deputy registrar or license bureau. if you have an old registration cert. you can try those numbers, or the original mso or paperwork if not titled. as NOT ALL STATES REQUIRE TITLES check with your local license people. as said before most states allow home made titles to be issued. since most boat trailers reach the dealer un-assembled that is why they use the sticker system, as the tounge or rails could be used on any one of the trailers the dealer orderd. If you sell the trailer I would definately go thru the paper work as a form of protection for yourself to prove legal ownership.

Answer 2

Isn't it on your title?

Answer 3

most do not have a number in my state the term (homade) works

Answer 4

The trailor does not have a vin number. You should go to the RMV in your state and you will have to apply for a title number. It takes about 2 weeks to get it. The sticker that came with the trailor falls of the first time it hits the water, but by law you can't register it or sell it without a title and if you buy or sell a boat and a trailor they both have to have a seperate bill of sale.

Answer 5

the vin is located most of the time on the tounge of the trailer or i know on some cases on the axel of some why this is beats me but i know.good luck.

Answer 6

The VIN number on most smaller boat trailers ( 12-15 foot single axle trailers) Was on an aluminum foil type sticker, usually on the upright section of the trailer( the part that holds the winch and bow roller) on the left side.(drivers side of towing vehicle) If the trailer is more than 10 years old, it's probably not legable any more.

If it's not legable or is not there anymore, your DMV office can give you a form that has to be filled out by a law enforcement officer. Then they assign it a number. Most state police do not charge anything to come out and fill out the paper, most city or county police departments charge $10-$20 to come out and fill out the form.

Answer 7

you need a title certificate to do either. try looking around the tongue-- thats the front part

Answer 8

Down here in Fl. they are located on the bottom of the rail.

Usually on the right side as your looking from the back of the trailer.Sometimes its a sticker or stamped. You'll have to crawl underneath to find it.

                            Good Luck!

Answer 9

It's stamped into the frame rail, usually on top, sometimes on the side, within about 18" of the hitch area.

Sometimes, if the thing has been painted more than once, the paint hides the #.