Lookup By State

Looking up a license plate can help you find important information about a vehicle or its registered owner, but the rules and process can vary depending on where you live. Each state has its own laws, forms, and procedures for requesting vehicle records, so it’s important to know the right way to do it.

This page gives you access to license plate lookup services organized by state. Whether you’re dealing with a hit-and-run, court case, insurance claim, or fraud investigation, you can learn how to run a lawful lookup for your location.

Every state page explains:

• What information can legally be obtained through a license plate lookup

• How the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) affects access to records

• When a lookup is allowed under permissible use laws

• How licensed private investigators can help when the DMV cannot release personal details

Our goal is to make it simple and legal for you to find the information you need. Each state guide outlines the approved methods for requesting plate data, including license plate number lookups, VIN searches, and reverse license plate searches.

If you have a valid reason, such as a pending legal matter, accident, or fraud concern, you’ll find the right starting point for your state’s lookup process. Click below to choose your state and learn how to perform a license plate lookup legally and safely.