Find a vehicle's VIN from its license plate
Enter a license plate and state to identify the vehicle's VIN, year, make, and model, then review the available history reported against that VIN.
License Plate to VIN Lookup
Records this search may include
- VIN identified from plate and state
- Year, make, model, and trim
- Title and vehicle history events
- Odometer readings and recalls
What this search can help you review
A plate can change over a vehicle's life, but its 17-character VIN does not. Enter the plate and the state that issued it to identify the VIN, confirm the year, make, and model, and review the title, accident, and odometer history reported for that vehicle.
- VIN identified from plate and state
- Year, make, model, and trim
- Title and vehicle history events
- Odometer readings and recalls
Vehicle Report Resources
Choose a focused search page for the record category you need.
Coverage and verification
Plates can be reissued or moved to another vehicle. Check that the VIN we identify matches the one on the dashboard, the driver-door jamb, and the title.
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
Why turn a plate into a VIN?
Vehicle history is reported against the VIN, not the plate. The VIN confirms the exact vehicle and connects it to the title, accident, and odometer history reported for it.
Where can I check the VIN on the vehicle?
Look at the driver-side dashboard through the windshield, the driver-door jamb, the title, or the insurance card.
What if the plate does not match a vehicle?
Check each character and the state, especially 0 and O or 1 and I. If you can see the VIN, search by VIN instead.