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I new someone who was transfering a vin tag from a car they owned onto an uncracked dash pad. He had to pay a $5000 fine, but got out of doing jail time.

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Further proof that it illegal to remove a VIN for any reason. I do believe most states do allow it for repair purposes as long as an official (like a state trooper) is present to witness it and can sign off that it was done for a legitimate purpose.

No matter what always check into your state laws before removing the VIN tag.