Can't remember exactly and it might be different state by state. Did it fairly recently on a '97 4runner we wanted to buy for desert trail runner. Owner was in Taiwan and her nephew was selling it for her, so I just wanted to make sure nothing fishy.
Try this: NICB's (national insurance crime bureau). VINCheck is a free lookup service provided to the public to assist in determining if a vehicle has been reported as stolen, but not recovered, or has been reported as a salvage vehicle by participating NICB member insurance companies. To perform a lookup, a vehicle identification number (VIN) is required.
Try this: NICB's (national insurance crime bureau). VINCheck is a free lookup service provided to the public to assist in determining if a vehicle has been reported as stolen, but not recovered, or has been reported as a salvage vehicle by participating NICB member insurance companies. To perform a lookup, a vehicle identification number (VIN) is required.