VIN check by State
EpicVIN makes it very easy for you to search VIN by state. We offer DMV free VIN check, which can be used by potential car buyers to verify the history of any used car they want to buy within the United States. The process is simple and straightforward. Some information available through our VIN check by state include:
- A free VIN check on a vehicle registered in any state throughout the U.S.
- How to get title information of a vehicle or title request in each state
- Resources for auto-owners and drivers in each state
- Accidents, disasters and theft statistics for every state
- Benefits of Running a VIN Check by state
- And many more…
As you should know at this point, free VIN check DMV from EpicVIN is always accurate. We get our information from official and trustworthy databases. When you check the history of your vehicle, you will know the common risks with the particular car. This will help you make an informed decision and avoid regrets after buying a car.
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Using the map below, please select any state to receive information and statistics of your target vehicle.
The map above also shows how the rate of motor vehicle theft varies across the country.
Buying a used vehicle? Inform yourself on common risks
- Actual history versus what the seller claims
You can always compare the actual records with what the seller of the vehicle is claiming in order to fetch a higher price. A car with a clean title in one state may have a history of theft, crashing, or flood damage elsewhere.
- Vehicle’s condition and associated risks by location
Often, a particular state or city can be vulnerable to disasters, accidents, car theft, and more. Dishonest sellers can hide issues from a vehicle’s past by moving it between states.
For example, what are the chances of buying a stolen vehicle in California?
The map below highlights the 10 states with the highest recorded flood-related disasters. The list may surprise some as only two coastal states (Mississippi and Alabama) are listed while the majority of flooding happened inland. Cars with a driving history in these states are more likely to have flood damage.
- The resale market offers a second chance to vehicles involved in fatal crashes
In the table below, we outline states featuring the most and least number of vehicle fatalities in 2016. Vehicles from these states are more likely to have cars involved in these types of collisions.
Statistics for fatalities by state, passenger vehicles and light trucks, 2016
R a n k | State | Passenger Cars | Light Trucks | Total | R a n k | State | Passenger Cars | Light Trucks | Total |
1 | Texas | 1,218 | 1,164 | 2382 | 26 | New Jersey | 234 | 103 | 337 |
2 | California | 1,297 | 645 | 1942 | 27 | Washington | 192 | 140 | 332 |
3 | Florida | 1,048 | 652 | 1700 | 28 | Kansas | 151 | 161 | 312 |
4 | Georgia | 583 | 467 | 1050 | 29 | Iowa | 154 | 140 | 294 |
5 | North Carolina | 582 | 417 | 999 | 30 | Maryland | 190 | 100 | 290 |
6 | Alabama | 400 | 360 | 760 | 31 | New Mexico | 115 | 153 | 268 |
7 | Pennsylvania | 494 | 263 | 757 | 32 | Minnesota | 144 | 107 | 251 |
8 | Ohio | 471 | 278 | 749 | 33 | Massachusetts | 163 | 79 | 242 |
9 | Tennessee | 421 | 315 | 736 | 34 | Idaho | 74 | 118 | 192 |
10 | Illinois | 407 | 297 | 704 | 35 | West Virginia | 85 | 101 | 186 |
11 | Missouri | 368 | 298 | 666 | 36 | Utah | 85 | 89 | 174 |
12 | Michigan | 377 | 287 | 664 | 37 | Connecticut | 115 | 54 | 169 |
13 | South Carolina | 364 | 269 | 663 | 38 | Nebraska | 80 | 88 | 168 |
14 | Kentucky | 353 | 236 | 589 | 39 | Nevada | 87 | 65 | 152 |
15 | Indiana | 329 | 249 | 578 | 40 | Montana | 53 | 93 | 146 |
16 | Mississippi | 273 | 275 | 548 | 41 | Maine | 60 | 61 | 121 |
17 | New York | 324 | 192 | 516 | 42 | New Hampshire | 57 | 39 | 96 |
18 | Virginia | 308 | 206 | 514 | 43 | South Dakota | 29 | 52 | 81 |
19 | Arizona | 261 | 246 | 507 | 44 | North Dakota | 36 | 41 | 77 |
20 | Louisiana | 254 | 233 | 487 | 45 | Delaware | 42 | 31 | 73 |
21 | Oklahoma | 206 | 261 | 467 | 46 | Wyoming | 17 | 54 | 71 |
22 | Wisconsin | 250 | 181 | 431 | 47 | Hawaii | 40 | 23 | 63 |
23 | Arkansas | 183 | 210 | 393 | 48 | Alaska | 16 | 42 | 58 |
24 | Colorado | 187 | 175 | 362 | 49 | Vermont | 28 | 17 | 45 |
25 | Oregon | 180 | 160 | 340 | 50 | Rhode Island | 19 | 11 | 30 |
Source: US Department of Transportation, NHTSA |
- State variations in criteria and title-branding designation
Used vehicle buyers should keep in mind ‘title brands’ as an important indicator to check for several reasons:
- A state may have its own specific statutory regulations on branding or specific set of title brands;
- Brands provides insight into damage caused by crash, theft, disaster, and other issues;
- Auto insurers may decide criteria to declare salvage status for a vehicle.
For example, one state may use the ‘rebuilt’ brand for a salvaged car that has been restored or rebuilt while another state may use the ‘salvage’ designation for a vehicle in the exact same condition.
- Reselling a vehicle with flood damage
Harvey and Texas were two of the costliest hurricanes in US history that devastated the southern US in 2017. Events like these can greatly influence the history and value of used vehicles for several reasons:
- Every week, more than 17,000 flood-damaged vehicles enter the resale market;
- Florida and Texas mandate branding of affected vehicles as flood-damaged;
- 23% of these vehicles are transferred to new buyers;
- Due to the lack of consistency in regulations governing flooded vehicles, title washing still exists and those cars could be sent to other states with their titles indicated as clean instead of flood-damaged.
- Differences in auto insurance laws by state
- Some liability for medical bills and loss earnings related to crashes and accidents vary by state:
➢ Some states are so called ‘no-fault states’, indicating it doesn't matter which driver
➢ Personal injury protection coverage is mandatory in some states and not in others;
➢ By default, the cost for vehicle repair is paid for by the at-fault driver.
- The requirements of auto insurance:
➢ In the majority of states, vehicle owners are required to have auto insurance;
➢ Exceptions are Virginia and New Hampshire that don’t require insurance, though at-fault drivers are still liable;
➢ Some states offer alternative options like bonds or cash deposits.
- The total loss threshold to determine a ‘salvage’ status:
➢ Thresholds range from 50% to 100% (more information in the table below);
➢ In Iowa, for example, a ‘total loss’ can be designated when the total cost to repair damage amounts to 50% of a vehicle’s value while in Texas 100% is required;
➢ Some states do not have a specific threshold and instead use a special ‘total loss formula’ instead that includes the pre-accident value, cost of repairs, and scrap value.
Total Loss Threshold Across the US
State | Threshold | State | Threshold | State | Threshold |
Iowa | 50% | Tennessee | 75% | Idaho | TLF |
Oklahoma | 60% | Virginia | 75% | Illinois | TLF |
Nevada | 65% | West Virginia | 75% | Maine | TLF |
Arkansas | 70% | Wyoming | 75% | Massachusetts | TLF |
Indiana | 70% | Florida | 80% | Montana | TLF |
Minnesota | 70% | Missouri | 80% | New Jersey | TLF |
Mississippi | 70% | Oregon | 80% | New Mexico | TLF |
Wisconsin | 70% | Colorado | 100% | Ohio | TLF |
Alabama | 75% | Texas | 100% | Pennsylvania | TLF |
Kansas | 75% | Alaska | TLF | Rhode Island | TLF |
Kentucky | 75% | Arizona | TLF | South Dakota | TLF |
Louisiana | 75% | California | TLF | Utah | TLF |
Maryland | 75% | Connecticut | TLF | Vermont | TLF |
Michigan | 75% | Delaware | TLF | Washington | TLF |
Nebraska | 75% | Georgia | TLF | ||
North Dakota | 75% | Hawaii | TLF |
Check of the VIN By State
EpicVIN vehicle history report is a great tool to know the complete story on a used car. You can use our service at any time no matter where you are. Visit our website to access some basic resources that you may need to evaluate your options better.
When looking for a state-specific concerns - you might be interested in:
- Title Request for the Vehicle;
- Disasters and Theft;
- Emissions and Safety Inspection Locations;
- State Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV);
- Accidents Statistics.
When you have any car-specific concerns:
- Car Safety Ratings;
- Car Recalls Checking by VIN;
- Automotive Reviews;
- Automotive Market Values.