is there a 'missing VIN' option in pennsylvania? i know one can fill out some paperwork in the state of WA when such a thing happens with a boat/utility trailer. a more 'negative' option is semding virginia/pennsylvania to the seller as he sold a 'vehicle' that could not be verified. there may be some legal 'mumbo jumpo' about him being legally bound to sell a 'vehicle' that can be verified by a VIN. this may get his attention so you can get him to assist in getting the states to recognize that the trailer exists and isn't stolen. anyhow, just some thoughts. david scobie M15 #288, not yet named philbarilla <philbarilla@peoplepc.com> wrote: I recently purchased a 1977 M-17 and Shoreline trailer in September from a fellow in Virginia. Pennsylvania (my home state) will not give me a registration because the VIN plate is missing. Hence, I can't prove that the trailer is the same as the one for which the VIN number is shown on the title. Virginia DMV won't talk to me because I am not a resident of Virginia. The previous owner won't talk to me because he has his money. Does anyone know if the VIN number is perhaps stamped somewhere on the frame so that an inspection mechanic can verify that the VIN number on the title and the VIN number on the trailer match. Thanks for any information or suggestions. --------------------------------- Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.