How to find the owner of a Reg Number?

Exile_Brummie · 11th October 2013, 17:33

This is a real long shot I know, but is there a way to find the 'owner' of a car's registration number? I know that in the past, some members of HM constabulary were able to do this, but not any more.

I was followed by a car a while back in our local town with an absolutely perfect reg number for my MG, and I was watching through my rear view mirror to see where the car went. But during a fraction of a second while looking forwards, it turned off and I've not seen it since.

I would like to ask them if they'd be willing to sell the number, but how can I contact them? Frustrating!

TC

mikesmith2 · 11th October 2013, 17:53

You could try an advert in your local paper

T-Cut · 11th October 2013, 18:16

I'm intrigued.

TC

Stoker · 12th October 2013, 08:01

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Originally Posted by Exile_Brummie

This is a real long shot I know, but is there a way to find the 'owner' of a car's registration number? I know that in the past, some members of HM constabulary were able to do this, but not any more.

I was followed by a car a while back in our local town with an absolutely perfect reg number for my MG, and I was watching through my rear view mirror to see where the car went. But during a fraction of a second while looking forwards, it turned off and I've not seen it since.

I would like to ask them if they'd be willing to sell the number, but how can I contact them? Frustrating!

TC

Contact DVLA Swansea
for a nominal fee they will provide details of name and address of owner

Bolin · 12th October 2013, 08:13

I'm sure they only only do this if 'you have good reasons' e.g. are a parking management company, or have been hit by the other car.

I don't think they give out details to private individuals without proof of an accident or something like that - but I could be wrong. Probably doesn't hurt to ask.

philjudo · 12th October 2013, 12:34

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Originally Posted by Stoker

Contact DVLA Swansea
for a nominal fee they will provide details of name and address of owner

How can that be with the data protection act??

Stoker · 12th October 2013, 17:51

They certainly used to do it.
If you consider non criminal offence e.g civil cases eg trespass this was to allow you to pursue your case etc

Greeners · 12th October 2013, 21:02

If you fill in a form and send DVLA a fiver, they will send you a microfiche copy of each V5C for that car......but you must have a legitimate reason ( ie current registered keeper etc)

Exile_Brummie · 21st October 2013, 17:56

Thanks everyone. As I don't have a legitimate reason for asking DVLA for the owners address, I guess an advert in the local paper is best option. This is assuming they actually live or work in this area, and weren't simply 'passing through'.

Cheers, TC

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Exile_Brummie Member No. 705 MG ZT 190+ & Supercharged ZT 260 SE Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Didcot Posts: 84 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	How to find the owner of a Reg Number? This is a real long shot I know, but is there a way to find the 'owner' of a car's registration number? I know that in the past, some members of HM constabulary were able to do this, but not any more. I was followed by a car a while back in our local town with an absolutely perfect reg number for my MG, and I was watching through my rear view mirror to see where the car went. But during a fraction of a second while looking forwards, it turned off and I've not seen it since. I would like to ask them if they'd be willing to sell the number, but how can I contact them? Frustrating! TC __________________ Tony Cotter Supercharged MG ZT 260 SE Trophy Blue Reg 11 May 04 VIN 077 MG ZT 190+ Trophy Blue Reg 08 Jan 03 VIN 270154

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Exile_Brummie Member No. 705 MG ZT 190+ & Supercharged ZT 260 SE Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Didcot Posts: 84 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks everyone. As I don't have a legitimate reason for asking DVLA for the owners address, I guess an advert in the local paper is best option. This is assuming they actually live or work in this area, and weren't simply 'passing through'. Cheers, TC __________________ Tony Cotter Supercharged MG ZT 260 SE Trophy Blue Reg 11 May 04 VIN 077 MG ZT 190+ Trophy Blue Reg 08 Jan 03 VIN 270154

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mikesmith2 Loves to post None Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Reading Posts: 466 Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	You could try an advert in your local paper

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	I'm intrigued. TC