License Plate to VIN Lookup
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What is a License Plate Lookup?
A license plate lookup is a process that allows you to find detailed vehicle information using just the license plate number. This service connects the plate number to the vehicle's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) and provides comprehensive details about the vehicle.
License plates are unique identifiers assigned to vehicles by government authorities in each country or region. By looking up a license plate, you can access valuable information such as the vehicle's make, model, year, and registration details.
ABC-1234
🇺🇸 United States
AB12 CDE
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
AB-123-CD
🇫🇷 France
AB123CD
🇮🇹 Italy
License plate formats vary by country and region
Benefits of License Plate Lookup
Quick identification of any vehicle
Access to detailed vehicle specifications
Verify vehicle history using third-party services
Support for multiple countries and regions
License Plate Formats by Country
License plate formats vary significantly between countries and even within different states or regions of the same country. Understanding these formats is important for successful plate lookups.
Most modern license plates follow specific patterns that include combinations of letters and numbers, with some countries using special characters or separators.
United States
US license plates vary by state, typically consisting of 6-8 characters combining letters and numbers. Examples: ABC-1234 (general format), 1ABC234 (some states).
United Kingdom
UK number plates follow the format: 2 letters (area code) + 2 numbers (age identifier) + 3 letters (random). Example: AB12 CDE.
France
French plates follow: 2-3 letters + hyphen + 3-4 numbers + hyphen + 2 letters. Example: AB-123-CD.
| Country | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | Varies by state | ABC-1234, 1ABC234 |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | AA## AAA | AB12 CDE |
| 🇫🇷 France | AA-###-AA | AB-123-CD |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | AA###AA | AB123CD |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | ####AAA | 1234ABC |
Our system automatically validates license plate formats to ensure accurate lookups for each supported country.
We support license plate lookups for major countries including the US, UK, France, Italy and Spain.
Our database is regularly updated to ensure the highest accuracy for license plate to VIN conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which countries are supported?
We support plate lookups for United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy and Spain. The available countries depend on your subscription plan.
Do you support temporary or diplomatic/military license plates?
No, temporary license plates, diplomatic license plates, and military license plates are not supported by our system. These special plates are not included in our database.
How many lookups can I do?
It depends on your subscription plan. Free users get 5 lookups per month, while premium plans offer more lookups.
What information do I get?
You'll get the VIN, vehicle make, model and the year. For Premium and Business plan, additionnal technical information are available such as power, drive type, engine code, fuel type, displacement...
What if the plate lookup returns an error?
Errors can occur due to incorrect license plate format, unsupported regions, or plates not in our database. Double-check the plate number and format, and ensure it's from a supported country.