Rant about the DMV and vin discrepancy

[Nditiz1]

So I recently purchased a Euro 911. Before buying I matched the title vin to the trunk vin and found a discrepancy. 1 digit was off (7th). This is a filler and "Z" signifies euro/row. The trunk shows Z, the title a 6. The A pillar was missing, but im certain it would have also had a Z. I did read about US cars have ZZZ in the trunk but the vin on the A pillar being APO. This made me wonder at first if this car was US, but the rest of the digits matched a Euro vin.

So I can register it as normal in MD and never think about it again. I mean I have a 60 beetle riding around on a 64 title. This bothers me though as it is something someone screwed up. So it should be a simple fix in 2022 right? Wrong, DMVs are so archaic in nature they probably run on cobol.

In order to get it corrected I need to send in the signed title from NJ with a pencil transfer of the vin and $60. They will then send me a new title. Great except the guy that sold it lives in FL. I could just forge the back like so many others probably do. So then I have to wait for all that to be able to legally drive the car.

Option 2 is a better option. I register it in MD as planned. Then when I get the title I call up MVA and say "hey, you all screwed up one of the digits." Then get it corrected here and not have to worry about all that red tape.

Not sure why, in this technological world, there is not a simplistic way to correct it. Take a picture with my phone, send it to DMV NJ and then they issue a title or some amendment that MVA (MD DMV) could understand and issue the correct vin on the new MD title.

Ok rant over.

[asphaltgambler]

I dunno man, but Va DMV is the modern Nazi's. You are by default,, wrong until they say you're right. From your post you don't have legal rights as the title is not yet in your name. Very risky situation, as I have unfortunately been in similar circumstances and wisely choose to get the paper on my name, then work out the kinks.

[BlueWing]

I feel your pain, if you have time read thru my thread here:

https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/1075005-north-carolina-want-change-my-vin-help.html

It was all over an vintage car from out of state needing a visual inspection for title. If the car was titled here before it was 35 years old they say it would have been pushed thru.

Don't mess with the DMV they have their ways to wreak havoc in our lives. Just keep it all accurate.

Now I have had the previous owner of vehicle I was registering happen to be nearby for that forgotten signature in the past.

Thanks to the OP to remind me to update my old post.

Bluewing

[KFC911]

They probably thought you tawk funnee and if ya said "you all" .... well that sealed the deal . I think all of the DMV offices are outsourced now.... and Statesville is "big city" .... next time let yer cuzin' Bubba take the car to Hendersonville... say "yes ma'am" and y'all and tawk slower .

I bought my '88 in NJ and had no issues here fwiw....

Signed....

Bubba

Sorry you were jerked around.... by power trippin' idjuts. Glad you got it sorted out

[oldE]

The old E had been brought in by a service man returning from Germany. When I got it I realized the VIN on the title was fiction after the first few digits. Consultation with the Registry of Motor Vehicles revealed the process: get a Peace Officer to witness the actual serial number and sign the request for correction. He also ran the actual VIN to ensure it wasn't stolen.
Fairly pain free.

Best
Les