Simple process
How STATEVIN Works
Three clear steps: enter a VIN or plate, confirm the vehicle from free identification data, then unlock available history records when you need them.
Start with a vehicle lookup
Identify the vehicle for free — then unlock a full report when you need deeper history. Reports from $84.99.
Step by step
From lookup to full report
Free identification answers what the vehicle is. A paid report helps you review what records exist for that VIN — coverage still varies by vehicle and data source.
- Step 01
Enter VIN or Plate
Start with a 17-character VIN or a US license plate and state.
- Use a 17-character VIN for the most direct lookup
- Or enter a US license plate with its issuing state
- We validate the format before searching available data
- Step 02
Confirm Your Vehicle
Review year, make, model, and available specifications.
- Free identification returns year, make, model, and specs where available
- Confirm the vehicle matches the listing before buying a report
- No history categories are invented from the free decode alone
- Step 03
Get the Report
Unlock the full history report when you need deeper vehicle records.
- Choose Essential, Complete, or Ultimate based on the depth you need
- Review available title, mileage, accident, and related records
- Access the report online, download a PDF, and receive email delivery
What you get
Free identification vs. full history
Start free. Upgrade only when you need deeper records beyond manufacturer-reported specifications.
Free
Vehicle identification
Manufacturer-reported specs from VIN decode where available.
- VIN validation
- Year
- Make
- Model
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle type
- Body style
- Engine information
Paid report
Vehicle history records
Deeper categories when participating sources have data.
- Title informationwhere available
- Reported accidentswhere available
- Mileage / odometer recordswhere available
- Salvage / total loss recordswhere available
- Theft recordswhere available
- Registration / ownership recordswhere available
- Recall informationwhere available
- Sales / auction informationwhere available
- Additional available historywhere available
After checkout
What happens next
Instant access
After a successful checkout, reports are typically available online right away for review.
PDF & email
Download a PDF copy and receive delivery by email so you can keep records for later.
Secure checkout
Payments are processed through a secure checkout. Your report stays tied to your order.
Record availability varies by vehicle, jurisdiction, and reporting. STATEVIN presents available information and does not guarantee every category will contain data for every VIN. See our disclaimer and data sources.
Common questions
- What is a VIN check?
- A VIN check uses a vehicle's 17-character identification number to identify manufacturer-reported specifications and, when a full report is purchased, to retrieve available history records associated with that vehicle. Free identification covers specs such as year, make, and model. History categories such as title or accident records require a separate full report and depend on available data sources.
- Is the basic VIN lookup free?
- Yes. STATEVIN provides a free vehicle identification layer that validates the VIN and returns available specification data such as year, make, model, body style, and engine information. Full vehicle history reports are a separate paid product.
- Can I search using a license plate?
- Yes. Enter a US license plate together with its issuing state. Where supported, the plate is resolved to a VIN and then decoded for vehicle identification. Plate coverage varies and may not be available for every plate.
- How quickly can I access a report?
- After a successful purchase, reports are typically available online for immediate review. Exact timing can vary based on checkout completion and data retrieval. You can also download a PDF and receive email delivery.
- Does every vehicle have the same amount of history?
- No. Record coverage varies by vehicle age, location, prior reporting, and data sources. Some vehicles have extensive reported history; others have limited or incomplete records. STATEVIN presents available information and does not guarantee that every category will contain data for every VIN.
Ready to check a vehicle?
Identify the vehicle for free — then unlock a full report when you need deeper history. Reports from $84.99.