Search vehicle history by VIN or license plate
Enter a VIN, or a license plate and state, to identify the vehicle and review available title, accident, odometer, ownership, sale, and safety recall information.
Vehicle History Search
Records this search may include
- Title History
- Accident Records
- Odometer Readings
- Ownership Indicators
- Sale History
- Safety Recalls
Vehicle history from public and independent sources
A vehicle history search organizes the information reported about one specific vehicle: the title and history events on file, reported accidents and damage, odometer readings, ownership and use indicators, past sale listings, open safety recalls, and factory specifications.
Start with the 17-character VIN if you have it. If you only have the license plate, enter the plate and the state that issued it and we will identify the vehicle so you can confirm the year, make, and model before going further.
- Title, registration, and history events
- Reported accidents, damage, and insurance loss indicators
- Odometer readings and estimated mileage
- Sale history, safety recalls, and specifications
Vehicle Report Resources
Choose a focused search page for the record category you need.
Use and accuracy disclosure
PublicDataLookup.us is an independent data platform, not a motor-vehicle agency, dealer, or insurer. Reports are not official title documents and do not replace a state title record or a mechanical inspection.
Not every accident, repair, title event, or odometer reading is reported, and plates can be reissued or transferred. Confirm important details with the issuing state, the seller, and a qualified mechanic.
How It Works
- Enter the 17-character VIN, or the license plate and the state that issued it.
- Confirm the year, make, and model we identify for that vehicle.
- Continue securely to review the complete vehicle report.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I search with a license plate instead of a VIN?
Yes. Enter the plate and the state that issued it. We identify the vehicle and show the year, make, and model for you to confirm before continuing.
Where do I find the VIN?
Look at the driver-side dashboard through the windshield, the driver-door jamb, the registration, the title, or the insurance card. A VIN has 17 characters and never uses the letters I, O, or Q.
What can appear in a vehicle report?
Depending on what has been reported, a report may include title and history events, accidents and damage, odometer readings, ownership and use indicators, sale history, safety recalls, and specifications.
Is this an official title record?
No. Request an official title record from the state motor-vehicle agency that issued the title.