Any way to check to see if there is a lien on an ATV?

98Camarod · 05-28-2012, 05:46 PM

I bought a 4 wheeler and was told that it was paid for with cash. I then found the original paperwork bought with the ride and it shows that it was financed. Is there any way to check the vin?

Bradleyrj · 05-28-2012, 06:01 PM

Does it matter as long you paid for it?

ShawnBoyMoody · 05-28-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bradleyrj

Does it matter as long you paid for it?

Yes. If the PO defaulted on the loan and sold it the bank still owns it and could come repo it...

ForceFed4g63 · 05-28-2012, 06:05 PM

Please tell me you got the title when you bought it...

1998ta__1991rs · 05-28-2012, 06:45 PM

a lot of states don't give titles for atv's

LXtasy · 05-28-2012, 07:05 PM

I financed mine and then paid it off with cash. Title is all in my name no lending institute is listed and has never been listed on the title. You can run the vin through the dmv to verify if it is legit though. But i wouldnt worry about it.

csikx · 05-28-2012, 07:57 PM

The Georgia DMV would know.

98Camarod · 05-28-2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by csikx

The Georgia DMV would know.

Is that something they would tell you over the phone or you have to go in person?

GA doesn't give titles for atv's as far as I know. They aren't required to be registered.

csikx · 05-28-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 98Camarod

Is that something they would tell you over the phone or you have to go in person?

GA doesn't give titles for atv's as far as I know. They aren't required to be registered.

Does it have a VIN? If so, PM it to me and I'll see what I can do? With your permission of course.

Not sure, but in SC they would most likely make you come in person so you can show them a bill of sale.

schardbody · 05-28-2012, 10:24 PM

you could say you are wanting to purchase said ATV and provide the vin at the tax office most likely and find out if there is a lien.

i know you can with a boat, so should be the same for an ATV.

bwelch · 05-29-2012, 02:25 AM

check to see if its stolen here

https://www.nicb.org/theft_and_fraud_awareness/vincheck

05-28-2012, 05:46 PM	#1
98Camarod Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 1,525	Any way to check to see if there is a lien on an ATV? I bought a 4 wheeler and was told that it was paid for with cash. I then found the original paperwork bought with the ride and it shows that it was financed. Is there any way to check the vin?

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Bradleyrj Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 2,347	Does it matter as long you paid for it? __________________

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ForceFed4g63 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aiken Posts: 7,002	Please tell me you got the title when you bought it... __________________ 2000 WS6 2005 CTS-V 2004 Titan QC 4x4

05-28-2012, 06:45 PM	#5
1998ta__1991rs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Ash Posts: 4,283	a lot of states don't give titles for atv's __________________ Funny

05-28-2012, 07:05 PM	#6
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	I financed mine and then paid it off with cash. Title is all in my name no lending institute is listed and has never been listed on the title. You can run the vin through the dmv to verify if it is legit though. But i wouldnt worry about it. __________________

05-28-2012, 07:57 PM	#7
csikx Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,398	The Georgia DMV would know.

05-28-2012, 10:24 PM	#10
schardbody Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,158	you could say you are wanting to purchase said ATV and provide the vin at the tax office most likely and find out if there is a lien. i know you can with a boat, so should be the same for an ATV.

05-29-2012, 02:25 AM	#11
bwelch Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,774	check to see if its stolen here https://www.nicb.org/theft_and_fraud_awareness/vincheck __________________