Oklahoma Removing Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN's) — Elements are the components and procedures necessary for the process of removing Vehicle Identification Numbers from motor vehicles. This process is required when a vehicle is being sold or scrapped and is illegal in many states. The elements involved in this process include: 1. Removal of the VIN plate — This requires the removal of the VIN plate from the vehicle, which is usually located on the driver-side of the dash or the door frame. 2. Removal of the VIN from the title — The title must be amended to remove the VIN from the title. 3. Replacement of the VIN plates — This requires the installation of new VIN plates, either from a dealership or from an aftermarket supplier. 4. Re-titling the vehicle — This requires the re-titling of the vehicle, which can be done at a local DMV office. 5. Filing a Notice of Vehicle Removal — This requires filing a Notice of Vehicle Removal with the local DMV office, which is usually done in person. 6. Reporting the Vehicle Removal to Law Enforcement — This requires reporting the vehicle removal to law enforcement, usually through the local police or sheriff’s office. 7. Documenting the Vehicle Removal — This requires documenting the vehicle removal, which can include taking photographs of the vehicle and the VIN plates before and after removal.