There is NO serial number on this box of Premiere Elements 12 inside or out.

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It would normally be inside, though it might involve a redemption code as well.  In any case, since Adobe doesn't sell older versions of their software you likely need to contact whoever sold it to you to get assistance with the serial number for it.  If you have more information to offer feel free to add it.