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VIN Verification in Florida — We Come to Your Vehicle
Registering an out-of-state vehicle in Florida usually requires a VIN verification. A Florida notary public is one of the officials authorized to complete it on Form HSMV 82042, and TMF Notary does it at your driveway, office, or dealership.
What a Florida VIN verification is
When a vehicle titled in another state comes to Florida, the state requires a physical inspection of the vehicle identification number before it will issue a Florida title. An authorized official examines the VIN plate on the vehicle, records the odometer reading, and certifies both on Form HSMV 82042. The completed form goes to the tax collector's office with your title paperwork.
When you need one
✅You moved to Florida and are registering a vehicle titled in another state
✅You bought a car, truck, motorcycle, or trailer out of state and are titling it here
✅You spend winters in Florida and are registering a vehicle you keep here
✅Your leased vehicle is being retitled in Florida
✅The tax collector's office asked you for a completed Form 82042
Who can complete Form 82042
Florida law authorizes a short list of officials to certify a VIN: a Florida notary public, a law enforcement officer, a Florida licensed motor vehicle dealer, a DMV compliance examiner, and certain military officers for service members. Most people choose between waiting at an office or having a notary come to the vehicle. TMF Notary is the second option.
How the mobile appointment works
1. Book an appointment and tell us where the vehicle is parked.
2. A commissioned notary comes to the vehicle, inspects the VIN plate, and records the odometer reading.
3. You receive the certified Form 82042, ready to submit with your title paperwork.
The inspection itself takes about ten minutes. Appointments run Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM, with same-day availability in most of the service area.
Bought the vehicle out of state?
Out-of-state purchases and seasonal residents make up most of the VIN verifications we complete. If the vehicle is in Florida but your paperwork mentions another state, plan on needing this inspection; the tax collector's office will not issue a Florida title without it.
Pricing
VIN verifications are from $97, all-inclusive. The price covers travel to the vehicle, the inspection, and the certified Form 82042. There are no add-on fees.
Service area
Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Deerfield Beach, all of Broward County, and areas south of West Palm Beach. The vehicle must be physically present at the appointment.
FAQ
Can a VIN verification be done online? No. Florida requires a physical inspection of the vehicle, so this is an in-person service only.
Do I have to bring the vehicle anywhere? No. The notary comes to the vehicle, at your home, office, or storage location.
What should I have ready? The vehicle itself and your title or registration paperwork showing the VIN. The notary handles the form.
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TMF Notary provides mobile notary and online notary services across portions of South Florida (mobile) — including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, all of Broward County, and nationwide (online). People find us searching for a notary near me, a traveling notary, or a Florida online notary service. However you got here, notarization is fast, secure, and done right.
TMF Notary, LLC
Boca Raton, FL 33433
Monday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
