License Plate API
Quickly decode any license plate in the US and UK using the license plate API. Easily integrate it into your apps or websites to access accurate vehicle information.
License Plate Decoding Solution for Your Business
Our license plate lookup API is built for developers, businesses, and government agencies that need fast, reliable vehicle data. With just a plate number and state or country, the API can be called to provide the VIN, year, make, model, and more instantly.
Fast and Accurate US License Plate Decoding API
Decode license plates in the US to get the accurate year, make, model, or VIN of any vehicle across the 50 states of the US. Avoid development issues—just integrate a fast and accurate license plate decoder API into your applications.
Key Product Features
Decode support for all 50 states in the US
Reveals VIN, year, make and model
Rest API returns the response in seconds
Works for cars, trucks & trailers
Calling US License Plate Decoder API
This API requires a license plate number and state as input and performs a fast VIN lookup by license plate number, returning the vehicle’s year, make, model, and VIN.
See an example response for license plate HBL1216
We offer license plate decoding by:
UK License Plate Decoder for Detailed Vehicle Data
Decode any UK registration or plate number to get details on any vehicle. With the UK license plate decode API, you can retrieve the year, make, model, age of the vehicle, color, and much more.
Key Product Features
Decode vehicle registration numbers all across the UK
Gives specs, age of the car, color, fuel type, & more
Cars, motorcycles, mopeds, motorhomes, commercial vehicles and more
Rest API returns a response in seconds
Calling UK License Plate Decoder API
Call License Decode API with a plate number. It will give year, make, and model information and more about the vehicle.
See an example response for license plate FY12PVJ
See an example response for license plate FY12PVJ
Experience Our License Plate Decoding API Live in Action
The VIN decoder and vehicle History app uses the License plate decoder API from Vehicle Databases to provide License plate decoding and vehicle history reports to vehicle shoppers, sellers, and dealerships with US license plates. Download the app from the App store and Play store to see how it works.
For UK users Smart Car Check App provides this functionality. Download the app from the App store and Play store.
We Provide Solutions for a Variety of Automotive Businesses
Car Dealerships
Improve inventory management by swiftly retrieving vehicle specifications using the License Plate API. This will aid in accurate vehicle valuation and sales.
Auto Insurance Companies
Use the License Plate Decoder API to provide detailed, trustworthy info about each vehicle, building customer trust.
Car Rentals
Easily access the specifications of any car using the license plate to VIN converter. Renters want to view car specifications and fuel economy before renting, and this API automates the process.
Used Car Websites
Provide comprehensive vehicle details derived from license plates to improve customer trust and engagement and assist buyers in making informed decisions.
Auto Repair Shops
Increase service efficiency by accessing vehicle specifications via the License Plate API, enabling quicker diagnostics and tailored service recommendations.
Government and Law Enforcement Agencies
Utilize the License Plate API for vehicle identification and tracking purposes, aiding in law enforcement operations and regulatory compliance.
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CA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is license plate to VIN API?
License plate to VIN API is an API service that returns the VIN number against any plate number. Just enter a license plate number and the license plate to VIN decoder API translates the license plate to VIN in seconds.
How to get license plate look API for free?
At Vehicle Databases, we offer a free trial where you can do a license plate lookup for free and test our APIs. All you need to do is sign up to get accurate license plate data.
What is license plate recognition API?
License plate recognition API is an API that reads license plate numbers and state from any image and returns a response in JSON.
Can the License Plate API decode vehicles outside the US and UK?
Currently, our API supports license plate decoding for the US and UK. For other regions and worldwide coverage, please utilize our VIN decoding API.
Can I build a license plate decoder app?
Yes, with the license plate decipher API, you can receive and break down license plates to easily access VINs and other vehicle information.