Run a license plate lookup
Enter a license plate and the state that issued it to identify the year, make, model, and VIN, then review available title, accident, odometer, and recall history.
License Plate Lookup
Records this search may include
- Year, make, model, and VIN
- Title and vehicle history events
- Accident and odometer records
- Safety recalls and specifications
What this search can help you review
A license plate lookup starts with the plate and the state that issued it. We match them to one specific vehicle, show its year, make, and model for you to confirm, then organize the history reported against its VIN.
- Year, make, model, and VIN
- Title and vehicle history events
- Accident and odometer records
- Safety recalls and specifications
Vehicle Report Resources
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Coverage and verification
Plates can be reissued or moved to another vehicle, so the VIN is what ties the history to the car. Match the VIN on the vehicle to the VIN we identify.
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
What do I need for a plate lookup?
The plate number and the state that issued it. We identify the vehicle and show the year, make, and model for you to confirm before continuing.
What can a plate lookup show about the vehicle?
Depending on what has been reported, the history may include title events, accidents and damage, odometer readings, sale history, safety recalls, and specifications.
I have the VIN instead. Can I use that?
Yes. Choose the VIN option and enter the 17-character VIN.