Typical Location of Trailer VIN  

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A trailer's VIN can be found in more than one location. Usually it will be toward the front of the trailer frame on an inside-facing surface. Most often it will be placed in a location where it is protected from damage. But depending on the nature of the trailer it could be elsewhere. In some instances it can be near the axles. It may even be stamped into the frame but is most often on a sticker or plaque.

Any trailer's VIN will be a 17-character combination of letters and numbers, like what is shown in the sample image I attached for you.

In cases of trailers that have no VIN, your local state police or highway patrol can assign a VIN number for you.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Jess E.

3/16/2020

Hello. I recently bought a used car trailer but noticed that the vin number on the title and the 17 character numbers do notquite match. In slot #10 is a 2 which should be a 3 forthe manufacture date. Will this be a problem when I go toget it licensed? Thank you.

Chris R.

3/17/2020

Obviously the ideal scenario is that the VINs match, but considering just one digit is off it's likely just a clerical error. This might create a longer trip to the DMV but they should be able to get everything sorted out when you go to get it licensed.