VEHICLE OWNER SEARCH BY LICENSE PLATE OR VIN

Find a registered vehicle owner from the License Plate (TAG) number or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) you provide.

license plate search

Search for registered vehicle owner name and address (if permitted by state) from the License Plate (TAG) number you provide. Some reports include lien holder and/or the VIN. You may also conduct a reverse VIN search if you don't know the license plate number.

A reverse license plate search can be used for most matters regarding motor vehicle or driver safety or theft. If you need more information to report a possible theft or an issue of safety, this DMV search can help.

PROFESSIONAL DMV SEARCH FOR VEHICLE OWNER
You are contracting a professional to conduct a legal investigation in order to locate the owner information of a Vehicle by License Plate or VIN.
Search Type:
  Reverse License Plate Search
Your assigned investigator will search for registered vehicle owner name and address (if permitted by state) form the License Plate (tag) number you provide. Report may include the lien holder as well as the Vehicle Identification number (VIN) when available. More Info.
  Reverse Vehicle Identification Number Search
Your assigned private investigator will find current registered owner information from vehicle identification number or VIN you provide. More Info.

REVERSE LICENSE PLATE SEARCH

License Plate Number (Required)
State
(Required)
DPPA Purpose (Required)   Click to Select
Additional Details for Investigator
 
Price: $49.97
No Info Refund: $39.97

REVERSE VIN SEARCH

VIN Number
(Required)
State
(Required)
DPPA Purpose (Required)   Click to Select
Additional Details for Investigator
 
Price: $49.97
No Info Refund: $39.97
Please select Search Type above to see the Order Form

VEHICLE OWNER SEARCH BY LICENSE PLATE OR VIN - DETAILS AND INSTRUCTIONS

    • This service may contain information governed by the Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994 (DPPA). To obtain DMV records your request must be for one of the following reasons:
      • Normal Course of Business
        To verify the accuracy of personal information submitted by an individual to your business and, if the submitted information is incorrect, to obtain correct information, but only for the purpose of preventing fraud by, or pursuing legal remedies against, or recovering debt or security interest against the individual.
      • Insurance Activities
        Use by an insurer or insurance support organization, in connection with claims investigation activities, anti fraud activities, rating or underwriting claims investigation, rating or underwriting.
      • Acting on Behalf of Government
        Use by a court, law enforcement agency or other government agency or entity, acting directly on behalf of a government agency.
      • Civil, Criminal, Administrative
        Use in connection with a civil, criminal, administrative, or arbitral proceeding, including the service process, investigation in anticipation of litigation, the execution or enforcement of judgments, or compliance with orders of any court.
      • Motor Vehicle Safety
        Use for any matter regarding motor vehicle or driver safety or theft; to inform an owner of a towed or impounded vehicle; or by an employer or insurer to obtain or verify information regarding a holder of a commercial driver's license.
      • Private Investigator Functions
        Use by a licensed private investigative agency, or licensed security service, for a purpose permitted in items above.
  2. Reverse License Plate Search
    • Enter License Plate Number
    • Select State
    • Select your specific DPPA Purpose
    • When the form is complete, click the Order Now button.
    Reverse VIN Search
    • Enter VIN Number
    • Select State
    • Select your specific DPPA Purpose
    • When the form is complete, click the Order Now button.
    • Registered owner name
    • Registered owner address (some states (California and others) prohibit release of address information)
    • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (for reverse license plate search)
    • Lien holder, if any
    • Results may vary for different states due to differences in the laws
    • Most States (Either Search): $49.97
    • Cost is higher for CA, CT, PA and VA.
    • Select State in order form to see the exact price of the search you need.
    • THIS IS A NON-REFUNDABLE SEARCH.
    • If License Plate or VIN is not valid or not currently registered in the state requested, you will still be charged.
    • It is your responsibility to enter VIN and License Plate numbers correct and ensure they are actively registered in the state selected. Non-Op vehicles or vehicles that have not paid DMV fees may not be found.
    • Fees paid cover investigator research time and expenses (including any DMV charges).
    • 2-5 business days.
    • Several states require investigator to mail in requests.
    • NJ may take up to five weeks.
    • Some circumstances may cause your search to take longer.
    • Additional information described in terms of service.
    • New customers, please add 1-3 business days for required verbal verification of your new account.
  7. If you are in an industry that has an ongoing need to conduct DMV searches you may qualify for Restricted Access to obtain a restricted access account. Contact us with any questions.