Convert License Plate to VIN
Quickly decode any US license plate to get the VIN, year, make, model, and comprehensive vehicle information. This powerful API connects license plate data to detailed vehicle records across all 50 states.
AuthorizationBearer <token>
Use your API key in the Authorization header: Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
In: header
Path Parameters
statestring
2-letter state code where the plate is registered (e.g., CA, NY, TX)
Match
^[A-Z]{2}$platestring
US license plate number to lookup (2-8 alphanumeric characters)
Match
^[A-Z0-9-]{2,8}$Response Body
curl -X GET "https://api.auto.dev/plate/string/string"{
"vin": "1N4BL4BV3LC205823",
"year": 2020,
"make": "Nissan",
"model": "Altima",
"trim": "2.5 S Sedan 4D",
"drivetrain": "FWD",
"engine": "4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter",
"transmission": "Automatic, Xtronic CVT",
"isDefault": true
}{
"error": {
"status": 400,
"error": "License plate must be 2-8 alphanumeric characters",
"code": "INVALID_PLATE_FORMAT",
"path": "/plate/CA/ABC12345XYZ",
"requestId": "a1b2c3d4e5f6g7h8"
}
}{
"error": {
"status": 404,
"error": "No vehicle found for the provided license plate",
"code": "PLATE_NOT_FOUND",
"path": "/plate/CA/XYZ999",
"requestId": "c3d4e5f6g7h8i9j0"
}
}