No VIN? No problem. Start with the plate.
Enter a plate number and state. We match it to the vehicle's VIN and pull its full history: title, accidents, mileage and recalls.
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What a plate report covers
Vehicle records only. Owner personal details are protected by federal law.
Vehicle
Specs & trim
Year, make, model, engine and factory options.
VIN match
The 17-character VIN behind the plate.
Open recalls
Unrepaired safety recalls from manufacturers.
History
Accidents & damage
Reported collisions, flood and fire damage.
Title brands
Salvage, rebuilt, lemon and junk titles.
Odometer
Mileage readings over time to spot rollbacks.
The plate is the easy part
It's on every listing photo. The VIN often isn't.
States covered
Registered vehicles in the US (est.)
Used cars have a hidden issue (est.)
To match a plate
Illustrative figures for demonstration purposes.
Three steps to a clear answer
Enter plate & state
Copy it from the listing photo or the car itself.
We find the VIN
The plate is matched to the registered vehicle.
Review the history
Title, damage, mileage and recall records.
Why check a plate
Check listings fast
Most ads show the plate, not the VIN.
Avoid salvage titles
Spot cars that were written off.
Catch odometer fraud
Compare mileage records over time.
Find open recalls
Know about safety issues before you drive.
When you've only got a photo
A plate in a listing photo is enough to start.
- Screening online car listings
- Checking a car before a test drive
- Confirming a seller's claims
- Researching a car you already own
Where the information comes from
We only compile information that is already publicly available or lawfully licensed. We never hack, scrape private accounts or access sealed records.
Public records
Court filings, property deeds, business registrations and other records published by government bodies.
Directories
White pages, business listings and other publicly listed contact directories.
Social & web profiles
Profiles and posts that people have chosen to make publicly visible online.
Breach indexes
Aggregated indexes of known data breaches, used to flag exposure without revealing passwords.
Telecom data
Carrier, line type and numbering-plan information that identifies how a number is registered.
Licensed data partners
Commercial data providers who supply records under license and applicable law.
Worldwide data coverage
Search phone numbers, emails and names across 190+ countries, on every major continent.
*Coverage shows the share of searches in each region that return at least one data point. Illustrative figures.
Now protect your own information
Your address and phone number are probably listed on dozens of people-search sites. Heyroles Data Removal finds them, files the opt-outs and keeps watching.
- Free scan shows where you're exposed
- We handle every opt-out request for you
- Monthly re-scans catch re-listed data
Frequently asked questions
Will I see the owner's name and address?
No. The federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) restricts access to owner personal information from motor vehicle records. Plate reports show vehicle data only.
Is Heyroles legal to use?
Yes. Heyroles compiles information that is already publicly available or lawfully licensed. You agree not to use results for purposes regulated by the FCRA such as employment, tenancy or credit decisions.
Will the person know I searched for them?
No. Searches are confidential. We never contact, alert or notify the person or number you look up.
How much does it cost?
Choose a membership for unlimited searches. See the pricing page for current plans. Every plan can be cancelled at any time from your account.
How do I cancel?
Log in and open Account → Subscription, or use the cancellation page. You keep access until the end of the period you've already paid for.