HSMV Form 82042 Notarization Service
HSMV Form 82042 records an in-person VIN/odometer check for a Florida title. F.S. 319.23(3) lets a notary perform it, and I complete the form on the spot.
HSMV Form 82042 records an in-person verification of your vehicle's VIN and odometer for a Florida title. F.S. 319.23(3) authorizes a Florida notary public to perform that verification (along with a law enforcement officer, licensed dealer, or license inspector (s. 320.58)) — I inspect the vehicle and complete the form on the spot, most often needed for rebuilt, salvage, or out-of-state vehicles being retitled in Florida.
Required by FLHSMV when the title doesn't carry a certifiable VIN — common in private sales, rebuilt/salvage retitles, and out-of-state imports. Includes live inspection, completed Form 82042, and notarization. Call to confirm availability and service area.
How it works
- Confirm you need this form
Tell me if your title lacks a certifiable VIN. That's common for private sales, rebuilt or salvage retitles, and out-of-state imports being titled in Florida.
- Schedule an in-person visit
This one can't be done by RON. Form HSMV 82042 requires physically inspecting the VIN plate, so I come to the vehicle.
- Inspect and complete the form
I check the VIN and odometer reading against the title and complete Form HSMV 82042.
- Notarize
I notarize the completed form on the spot and hand you the signed, sealed document for your county tax collector's office.
Documents we handle
Who this is for
- individuals
The record behind this page
Florida law names four kinds of verifier for the physical examination behind a VIN verification form: a law enforcement officer in any state, a licensed motor vehicle dealer, a license inspector under section 320.58, or a notary public commissioned by Florida.
Four listed verifiers: law enforcement officer (any state), licensed motor vehicle dealer, section 320.58 license inspector, Florida-commissioned notary public
Form HSMV 82042 splits the work in two: the owner completes Part A, and a Florida notary, or if not a notary another listed verifier, completes Part B after physically inspecting the VIN.
Part A: owner affidavit and odometer declaration. Part B: VIN checked under the windshield and in the door jamb, signed by a Florida notary or, if not a notary, a Florida licensed dealer, law enforcement officer, military police officer or Florida compliance examiner/inspector
Frequently asked questions
Who can complete a Florida VIN verification (HSMV 82042)?
F.S. §319.23(3)(a)2 lets any of four officials perform the physical inspection and complete Form HSMV 82042: a law enforcement officer, a licensed motor vehicle dealer, a license inspector under F.S. §320.58, or a Florida-commissioned notary public. None is a fallback for the others. I'm a Florida-commissioned notary, so I can complete it at the vehicle.
Can this be done remotely?
No. HSMV 82042 requires physical inspection of the vehicle and the VIN plate, so this one is in-person only. I travel to the vehicle, so you don't have to bring it anywhere.
Do I need form 82042 or 82053?
82042 verifies the VIN and odometer. 82053 authorizes someone else to handle title or pickup on your behalf. Tell me what you're trying to accomplish and I'll confirm the right one before booking.
I want to understand the form and statute requirements before booking — where is that?
See our HSMV 82042 VIN verification guide for the F.S. 319.23(3) statute citations, the Part A/Part B form breakdown, and when a verification is not required. This page is for booking the inspection and notarization directly.
Notarization service only. EMC Remote Notary Network is a commissioned Florida notary public. Notarization is not legal advice or legal representation.
I am not an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Florida, and I may not give legal advice or accept fees for legal advice.
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