Look up any US license plate

Registration record, status and key dates, checked live against our registration databases. Free, no signup.

How it works

1

Enter a plate

Type any plate or temporary tag number into the search box above.

2

We run a double search

Your query checks our newest state registration databases first, then falls back to our historical records.

3

Get the record

See the vehicle, registration status, key dates, dealer and inspection details in seconds.

What's in a record

  1. 01

    Vehicle details

    Year, make, model, color and body style on record.

  2. 02

    VIN on file

    The vehicle identification number linked to the tag.

  3. 03

    Registration status

    The tag's recorded status: active, expired or otherwise.

  4. 04

    Key dates

    Issue and expiration dates for the plate or tag.

  5. 05

    Dealer information

    The issuing dealer's name and license details where available.

  6. 06

    Inspection & insurance

    Last inspection results and the insurer on record.

Common questions

Is SearchMyTag free?

Yes. Plate lookups are free and require no signup or account.

Which states are covered?

Our richest records cover Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Florida, plus general registration records from other states. Coverage grows as new records are added.

Why wasn't my plate found?

The plate may not be in our databases yet. Double-check the characters, try it without spaces or dashes, and note that brand-new tags can take time to appear.

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