Florida requires VIN Verification for certain vehicle title and registration transactions.

The verification involves physically inspecting the vehicle's identification number and confirming that the VIN displayed on the vehicle matches the VIN recorded on the applicable paperwork. Florida Form HSMV 82042 requires inspection of the VIN under the windshield and in the door jamb. Florida Highway Safety

VIN Verification is commonly required when a used vehicle is being titled in Florida for the first time, including many vehicles previously titled in another state. Certain vehicles and transactions may be exempt. Florida Highway Safety

The VIN Verification is one part of the title or registration process. Your local tax collector or motor vehicle office determines the complete documentation required for your specific transaction.