I'll try one of these outfits for the Vin number for about $30.00
http://www.vehicleidentificationnumber.com/carfax2.html, But with the last name, I can do a person search at
http://www.zabasearch.com/ if the name comes up then they charge $50.00 for more info. I need to dig thru my paperwork and see if I can find a copy of the bill of sale. Calf DMV was $10.00 the last time I used them.