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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about our search tools and data privacy.

How to look up a license plate number?
You can look up a license plate number using our free search tool at the top of the page. Simply enter the license plate number and select the state of registration to access vehicle history, VIN data, and public records.
What can someone do with your license plate number?
Under the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA), personal information tied to a license plate is highly restricted. However, basic vehicle history, safety records, and general registration status are public record and can be accessed to verify a vehicle’s background.
Can you find someone by their license plate number?
Finding a specific person’s name and address strictly through a license plate is restricted by the DPPA. Authorized entities like law enforcement and insurance companies have access, but public searches generally only reveal vehicle history and non-personally identifiable public records.
How to find my license plate number if I forgot it?
If you forgot your license plate number, you can easily find it on your vehicle registration documents, your auto insurance card/policy declaration page, or by logging into your online account with your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).