When restoring a used car for resale, you may need to purchase tags with a VIN code. Factory tags with VIN numbers can often lose their appearance, and the information on them may become illegible due to metal corrosion or mechanical damage. To order a tag with a VIN number, you will need to provide a photo of your nameplate. If it is irreparably damaged, the VIN code can be found in the vehicle registration certificate, where it is recorded at the time of manufacture.