Vehicle Registration by License Plate or VIN #
Vehicle Registration Information(by License Plate or VIN)
Record Contents:
Motor vehicle records for ownership information of a specified vehicle. Typical responses include listing of make, model, year, registration and expiration date. Most states also include name(s) of registered and legal owner(s). 35 states are now available next-day. They can be searched individually or collectively. Some states withhold address information.
Search Requirements:
• License plate number or
• Vehicle Identification Number (in Arizona, California, New York, or Texas) or
• Partial license plate number (Texas only)
Availability: Varies by state
Average Turnaround Time: Varies by state
Cost:
• Varies by state
Common Uses:
• Identification of a defendant motorist by their vehicle plate number
• Location of witnesses to accidents by vehicle plate number
• Verification of ownership of vehicles to a specific individual or business
• Verification that a license plate is valid for the vehicle on which it appears
• Location of the owner of an abandoned vehicle left on your property