VINCheck® Lookup: Free Vehicle History Check

Check Vehicle History Before Buying

NICB's VINCheck allows you to enter a vehicle identification number (VIN) to instantly learn whether the vehicle has been reported as stolen but not recovered or reported as a salvage or flood-damaged vehicle by participating NICB member insurance companies.  

This free service takes just seconds and can protect a buyer from a costly mistake. You can conduct a maximum of five searches within a 24-hour period per IP address.

Note: You need to input a correct 17-digit VIN to potentially match against any insurance theft, salvage, or flood records. If the VIN is incorrect, a match record may not be identified. 

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VINCheck cross-references the VIN entered against participating insurer’s theft and salvage records. Accordingly, only insurance records appear in response to a VINCheck query and only those records of participating insurers. VINCheck does not query law enforcement records or records of insurance companies that elect not to participate in VINCheck. While VINCheck is a useful free tool, it is not a comprehensive vehicle history report and should not be relied upon when purchasing a vehicle. It is possible that a vehicle could be stolen, seriously damaged, or otherwise have encumbered titles and those records related to those incidents may not appear on a VINCheck report. It is also possible that records retrieved by VINCheck could result in an omission of information. NICB strongly encourages the public to engage in additional due diligence prior to purchasing a vehicle. 

What VINCheck Covers

The VINCheck reviews vehicles insured in the United States, plus some motorcycles and watercraft and results depend on the data from participating NICB member companies. While a clean result is not an absolute guarantee, you can gain confidence:  

• Financial protection: avoid unknowingly buying a stolen or salvaged vehicle  
• Safety: vehicles damaged in floods or accidents and then restored can hide unsafe parts that put drivers, passengers, and others at risk  
• Peace of mind before a major purchase 

Access Additional Information

Access the National Motor Vehicle Titling Information System (NMVTIS) for additional vehicle history data. 

Partners Provide Detailed Vehicle Information

NICB partners with third-party providers who offer full vehicle history reports that may include more information on the vehicle you are researching. The vehicle history reports available with these companies may require you to make a purchase. The NICB assumes no liability for the transaction or the product purchased.

By selecting a vendor link below, you are leaving the NICB website. 

Access Reports on Recreational or Commercial Vehicles

If you're searching for a motorcycle, get additional information from CycleVIN. 

If you are researching a boat, visit BoatHistoryReport.com.  

If you are researching a commercial vehicle, visit BigRigVIN.com.  

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