VIN (vehicle identification number) verification services; Automobile registration, namely, verifying the credentials, authenticity, and validity of vehicle identification numbers (V.I.N.'s); Identification verification services, namely, providing verification, authentication, and validation of vehicle identification numbers (V.I.N.'s) and related information located on vehicles; Professional credentialing verification services in the field of vehicle identification numbers V.I.N.'s), namely, identifying and verifying the authenticity of V.I.N. numbers on corresponding vehicles, especially to prove correct ownership of vehicle to help facilitate recovery following loss and/or theft; Providing vehicle identification number (V.I.N.'s) verification and authentication services located and provided on vehicles for the State of California; Assignment of owners' contact information to vehicle identification numbers V.I.N.'s) affixed to vehicles to facilitate their recovery following loss and/or theft; Authentication, issuance and validation of digital certificates; Providing a secure monitoring and reporting service for persons and institutions who have interest in specific motor vehicles, whereby a customer's vehicle identification number (V.I.N.) and transaction dates are verified, authenticated, and validated for correct information and ownership