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How can I find the last registered owner of my car?

How can I find the last registered owner of my car?

Full question:

I bought a car from a "friend", I have the bill of sale, but no title. Now the DMV is telling me that the name on the bill of sale isn't the registered nane for the car. Is there any way I can find out who the car was last registered to, or am I basically beat?

Category: Automobiles
Date: 04/07/2025
State: Connecticut

Answer:

Carfax does not provide the owner's name. I recommend contacting the DMV with the vehicle identification number (VIN) to find out the last registered owner.

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