Check a vehicle by VIN or plate.

Look through the windshield at the driver's side of the dashboard, on the sticker inside the driver's door jamb, or on the title, registration or insurance card. It is always 17 characters and never contains the letters I, O or Q.

Safety recalls, specs and the newest photos and records, the VIN Grade, and a list of what is still unknown. The free report also counts what the full report would add for that VIN before you pay.

The 9th character is a check digit calculated from the other 16. If it doesn't match, one character was almost always typed wrong. Common mix-ups: 0 and D, 8 and B, 5 and S, 2 and Z. We suggest the most likely correction.

Yes. Choose “License plate”, enter the plate and the state. We find the VIN registered to that plate and open its report. Coverage depends on the state.