I bought a used IPAD and cannot get serial number to register to put it in ICLOUD, I bought a used IPAD and cannot get serial number to register to put it in ICLOUD

If you have an idea please let me know

You do not need a serial number to use it or to use iCloud.
You do however need the previous owners AppleID password to disable iOS 7 Activation Lock which is tied to their iCloud account.  If you cannot get in touch with the previous owner to disable Activation Lock, then you will never be able to activate and use that iPad.

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