License Plate Lookup

Using the Detailed Vehicle License Plate lookup you can discover more about the history of the vehicle and the previous owners
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What is a license plate?

A license plate, also known as a vehicle registration plate, is a numeric or alphanumeric identifier usually assigned to a vehicle by a body authorized by the government, these plates are usually displayed at the rear and back end of the vehicle.

Why use the license plate lookup service?

You may use the license plate lookup service for the following purposes:
  • To find more information with respect to the history of the car
  • To report a bad driver
  • Find more details about the previous owners
  • Get a detailed vehicle history report
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Types of License Plates

License plates have different types ranging from standard to specialized. You can choose to change the license plates but first, you will need to learn what type it is. You can do it by using our license plate lookup for vehicles anywhere in the United States.
List of license plate types:
  • Standard License Plate
  • Special License Plate
  • Personalized License Plate
  • Special Interest License Plate
  • Commercial License Plate
License plates have different types ranging from standard to specialized. You can choose to change the license plates but first, you will need to learn what type it is. You can do it by using our license plate lookup for vehicles anywhere in the United States.

What information can I get from a license plate?

The license plate is one of the easiest ways to access a vehicle’s history report as they are readily available and easily seen, in contrast to the VIN number. The following information is made available after a license plate lookup has been completed using the Detailed Vehicle History license plate lookup service.
Title records
Auction records
Odometer history
Previous ownership information
Mileage Information
Insurance total loss
Accident records
Flood/hail damage information
Theft records
Loan and lien records
Safety recalls
Detailed vehicle history

License Plate Lookup report sources

We use a variety of sources to ensure that you get up-to-date and most accurate information. These sources include government agencies and local dealers. Some of the government agencies searched for compilation of your free license plate lookup are
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can run a license plate reverse lookup. It is free if you use our lookup tool and is also legal. In fact, it is highly recommended that you should always run a reverse license plate lookup for any vehicle that you are considering for purchase or simply want to look up. You need the license plate number, state of registration, and press enters to get your results.

Our license plate reverses lookup tool will provide you with the VIN number and a report consisting of title checks, insurance claims data, accident history, service and repair history, and many other important details about the vehicle that you are investigating.

Our license plate lookup will also provide auction history with photos which is unique to only our service and is not provided by Carfax or any other vehicle history report provider. Get the facts before making any decision and be informed.

There is a government organization that awards license plates and keeps track of them if vehicles have them. The country, state, or province that issued the license plate will determine the regulations governing who has access to such data. Look at the department or organization that issued the license plate’s official website. Visit the Department of Motor Vehicles in your state if you’re looking for a vehicle’s title (DMV). You’ll need to complete a form and pay any costs that are necessary.

Our license plate lookup will also provide auction history with photos which is unique to only our service and is not provided by Carfax or any other vehicle history report provider. Get the facts before making any decision and be informed.

There is a government organization that awards license plates and keeps track of them if vehicles have them. The country, state, or province that issued the license plate will determine the regulations governing who has access to such data. Look at the department or organization that issued the license plate’s official website. Visit the Department of Motor Vehicles in your state if you’re looking for a vehicle’s title (DMV). You’ll need to complete a form and pay any costs that are necessary.

Our license plate lookup will also provide auction history with photos which is unique to only our service and is not provided by Carfax or any other vehicle history report provider. Get the facts before making any decision and be informed.

The VIN Decoder and Vehicle History APP provides complete vehicle data. This will display the number of owners and length of ownership for each vehicle accident, along with the number of owners for each vehicle. The vehicle’s service records will indicate whether or not it was properly maintained. If applicable, the complete accident history, fire, theft, flood, vandalism, and insurance claims will be displayed. If the vehicle has ever been auctioned, you can also obtain up to ten images containing auction records if the vehicle has ever been auctioned.

You have the option of searching using a vehicle identification number (VIN) or with a legitimate license plate number along with the state. If you cannot locate the VIN, if it is difficult to read, or if your vehicle does not have a VIN, a search using the vehicle’s license plate number and state is an excellent alternative. Be aware that you cannot get a license plate lookup free.

As license plate information is public record, it is absolutely lawful to check up any plate for ownership records. However, if you are attempting to retrieve personally identifiable information (PII), you must have DPPA (Driver’s Privacy Protection Act)-compliant grounds. Therefore, conducting a license plate search is entirely allowed, except you seek personally identifiable information, which is permissible if you have a DPPA authorized use case. Also note that, you cannot get a license plate lookup free.