Our core endpoint converts any US license plate into a VIN in a single call — with a quick decode of make, model, year and trim included. Full 50-state coverage, instant results.
Every state, coast to coast. One consistent endpoint for the entire country.
Live lookups return in seconds. Repeat lookups of the same plate are cached for 7 days — free.
The same plate-to-VIN capability relied on across the automotive industry, at a better price.
Authenticate with your API key, POST the plate and state, and receive the VIN plus a quick decode. Need the full specification? Pass the returned VIN straight to our VIN Decoding API.
{
"success": true,
"vin": {
"vin": "4JGBB8GB9BA648907",
"name": "2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class",
"year": "2011",
"make": "Mercedes-Benz",
"model": "M-Class",
"trim": "ML 350",
"style": "SUV",
"engine": "3.5L V6 DOHC 24V",
"fuel": "Gasoline",
"driveType": "AWD",
"transmission": "Automatic",
"color": { "name": "Silver", "abbreviation": "SIL" }
}
}
POST the plate and two-letter state to /api/convert with your API key. The response contains the vehicle's 17-character VIN plus a quick decode: year, make, model, trim, body style, engine, fuel, drivetrain, transmission and color.
All 50 US states and the District of Columbia, through one consistent endpoint. Each state's plate serial formats are documented in our state-by-state plate lookup guides.
Pricing is per successful lookup and depends on your plan volume. Repeat lookups of the same plate within 7 days are served from cache for free, and there's no charge when a plate can't be resolved.
Yes, for permissible business purposes such as dealership operations, marketplaces, fleets and insurance workflows. PlateToVIN is not a consumer reporting agency and results may not be used for FCRA-regulated purposes.
Create an account, grab your API key, and make your first lookup today.