License Plate API

Browse all specifications and sample JSON responses from CarAPIs License Plate Decoder API. You can also navigate the API using Swagger or Redoc. Be sure to check out our API documentation for information on rate limiting, authentication, advanced search operators and more. The License Plate API is included in all API subscriptions.

License Plate Lookup API

Read the full license plate decoder documentation. The following countries are supported:

• United States (US)
• Canada (CA)
• Australia (AU)
• Czech Republic (DE)
• France (FR)
• Germany (DE)
• Ireland (IE)
• Mexico (MX)
• New Zealand (IE)
• Portugal (PT)
• United Kingdom (UK)

United States (US) License Plates

Supports lookups for all 50 states.

                                
{
  "year": 2009,
  "make": "Kia",
  "model": "Rio Base / LX / SX",
  "body": "Sedan 4D",
  "vin": "KNADE223696445551",
  "engine_description": "1.6L I4 MPI",
  "assembled_in": "South Korea"
}
                                
                            

Canada (CA) License Plates

Supports lookups for all 10 provinces and 3 territories.

                                
{
  "year": 2019,
  "make": "Volkswagen",
  "model": "Jetta",
  "body": "Sedan",
  "vin": "3VWE57BU5KM219002",
  "engine_description": "1.4L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO",
  "assembled_in": null
}
                                
                            

Australian License Plates

Supports lookups for all 6 states and the Australian Capital Territory

                                
{
  "year": 2007,
  "make": "FORD",
  "model": "Fiesta 5D Hatchback",
  "body": "Lx 5-Speed Manual",
  "vin": "FORFIELXWQ16FHS2007A",
  "engine_description": "1.6 litre, 4 cyl, WQ",
  "assembled_in": null
}
                                
                            

Search license plates in your country

• Czech Republic (DE)
• France (FR)
• Germany (DE)
• Ireland (IE)
• Mexico (MX)
• New Zealand (IE)
• Portugal (PT)
• United Kingdom (UK)