What Is A Hull Identification Number (HIN)?

A hull identification number, or HIN, is the unique serial number assigned to a boat. HIN plates are a federal requirement used to identify boat manufacturers defects and/or any recalls. These plates are frequently referred to as Hull ID plates. Capacity plates might also be required, which show weight, horse power, number of persons per boat size, etc. The HIN tag is usually mounted at the lower right transom above the water line – but differs from State to State. The U.S.C.G. Capacity Plate lists the number of persons, motor, and gear weights, also the Horse Power of the boat with the Manufacturer name and/or Model number. The Serial/Model Plate can be anywhere on the Trailer depending on manufacturer. Check with your local DNR or Coast Guard offices for proper placement. The reason why people need to replace their HIN tags, U.S.C.G. Capacity Plates and Serial/Model Plates are if they have been in an accident, the plates are missing or cannot be read anymore, destroyed during restoration of an old Boat or Trailer, and if you can’t find a manufacturer still in business to make your replacement plates.

Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) Replacement Tags

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Aluma Photo-Plate Co. produces high quality and durable replacement VIN tags for all types of vehicles. VIN tags are mostly found on the vehicle’s dashboard or on the inside of the driver's door. The different applications for VIN tags are Door Post Data Tags, Engine Data Tags, and Dashboard VIN tags. Formerly known as serial numbers, VIN tags contain safety information that is unique to each vehicle and is how your car can be recovered if stolen. The reason why people need to replace their VIN tags are if they have been in an accident, the VIN tag is missing or cannot be read anymore, restoring an old vehicle and if you can’t find a manufacturer still in business to make your replacement VIN tag. Another reason is because VIN tags contain important safety information that is unique to each vehicle and if your vehicle is stolen, it is this information that can help the vehicle be recovered.

VIN Tag v. VIN Plate

A VIN tag is found only on vehicles and either on the dash board or door post. Whereas a VIN plate can be found all over a vehicle, truck, RV, trailer and more. VIN tags are specifically made for vehicles and will not be found on a truck, trailer, RV, camper or boat.

We service all type/model vehicles with replacement dash VIN tags, door post VIN stickers, tire chart stickers, and other miscellaneous ID plates. We also can apply VIN Tags to various applications such as car auctions, auction houses, trailers, body shops, auto dealers, motorcycles, and car factories. Below are some vehicles we have made VIN tags for:

Types of Vehicles
Chevrolet Jeep Oldsmobile Honda Toyota Lotus Saab	Buick Mercedes Benz Land Rover Volvo Chrysler Studabaker Lexus	Ford Cadillac Ferrari Land Cruiser Subaru Corvette Nissan	VW Humvee Hyundai Packard Dodge Porsche Mazda

Why Aluma Photo-Plate Co.

We use a type of aluminum that is photo-anodized material that is Military Grade UV resistant, and will last up to 20 years in harsh conditions for many years. We do not however provide any “stamping”, “embossing”, or “engraving”. We can provide a “generic” printed template and you can have the changeable information stamped yourself, or we can print the changeable information in the open fields with your unique information permanently.

Replacement VIN Tag Order Process

Send us a photo with dimensions of the VIN tag you want made or send one from a similar vehicle.
If you don’t have the above, view the “Examples” from the four Photo Montages and select one that would work for you and we will change out the data to your specific information.
Once you have sent the proper information, we will send you a quote based on that with the delivery time to make.
If we are approved to make your data tag, we will send a Proof for you to review/approve prior to producing the tag.

What We Need From You to Better Assist With Your Order

A photo or sketch of the tag you want made.
The dimensions of the tag or sticker.
If it needs mounting holes – or – is a sticker with adhesive backing.
If it has a Logo, Barcode, or other graphics.

NOTE: Each State has different requirements on VIN tag replacement and it is the customers’ responsibility to determine their State DOT regulations to determine if it meets the States approval for use

If you have any questions on the ordering process, please give us a call on our Toll Free number: 1-866-579-9096.