Enter any Maine license plate number and get the VIN, title status, accident history, and market value in under 30 seconds
Looking for the VIN?
Here is there you’ll find it:
Maine license plate lookup instantly finds a car's VIN by its license plate number and shows a summary of the car's history (repairs, accidents, liens, etc.).
Plate-to-VIN Match
EpicVIN instantly resolves a Maine plate to the vehicle’s 17-character VIN - no manual VIN decoding required.
Instant Check
We cross-check NMVTIS and trusted partner records for Maine vehicles, surfacing title brands, registration events, theft/salvage activity, and inspection history.
Vehicle History Report
Get a quick snapshot for Maine vehicles: accidents/damage, title status, mileage readings (incl. inspection results where available), and open recalls - without exposing personal owner details.
Expect to see the VIN, basic vehicle specs, and any reported incidents (e.g., accidents, salvage titles, or recalls). Private owner details are not included, keeping the process legal and privacy-safe.
Reports won’t reveal restricted personal data - like a vehicle owner's name or address, live ALPR location, or driver’s license/insurance numbers. The DPPA and applicable Maine privacy law bar such disclosures; reports are for vehicle information only. They are not for FCRA-regulated (Fair Credit Reporting Act) decisions and are not used to identify any person.
A Maine license plate lookup uses the tag number to query public vehicle records. Enter the license plate and select Maine; EpicVIN resolves the VIN and compiles the record from NMVTIS and partner sources (including inspection history where available).
Works with standard, personalized, and specialty Maine license plates; temporary permits may not return a VIN until registered.
Year 2000
Make FREIGHTLINER
Model FL60
Fuel Type Diesel
Engine 5.9L BT5.9/ISB
Made in USA
| Indicator | Maine (2025) | Potential Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Accidents/Damage | ≈134 traffic fatalities in 2023 | Hidden damage, reduced safety, and resale value. |
| Theft | High theft incidence (≈1,023 cases in 2023) | Elevated theft risk; possible loss/confiscation and insurance complications. |
| Salvage/Rebuilt Titles | No publicly available data | Serious prior damage; residual defects and safety concerns. |
| Odometer (mileage) | No publicly available data | Mileage fraud risk; overpayment and unexpected repairs. |
| Open Recalls | Many open recalls - ~20.5% (≈317,770 vehicles) | Unresolved safety defects; increased accident risk until fixed. |
| Inspection/Emissions Patterns | The state publishes rules and rates; aggregated statewide test-taking statistics are not kept in one public report | Engine/emissions issues; costly repairs and registration delays. |
The Maine BMV can release motor vehicle records for permitted purposes. However, the process is formal and registration-centric. Unlike a formal BMV request, EpicVIN delivers an instant, multi-source vehicle history (NMVTIS title/brand/lien indicators) that helps you identify risks before you purchase.
Prefer to double-check? Use NHTSA’s recall lookup to corroborate important findings.Alex Black, CMO & auto expert, EpicVIN
In Maine, plate costs are part of overall registration handled with your municipality and the Maine BMV; amounts vary by class. The new Pine Tree standard plate is rolling out alongside familiar specialty plates and vanity plates.
Key resources include the Registration Fees (https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/vehicles/registration-fees) page and the BMV Forms & Applications (https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/bmv-forms-and-applications) page on the official website.
Are two plates required in ME? Yes - Maine requires plates on the front and rear of most vehicles; exceptions include trailers/semitrailers (rear only), motorcycles (rear only), and truck tractors (front only).
Fines: Failure to display a front/back plate is a traffic infraction with a $152 scheduled amount due (effective Mar 7, 2025).
| Plate type/Action | One-time plate fee | Where to obtain | Form/official link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard passenger plates (new issue) | $2.00 total ($1 state + $1 municipal agent) | Municipal agent/BMV branch | Title 29-A §503 - Miscellaneous registration fees (PDF) |
| Vanity (personalized) plates - ordering | $25.00 ordering fee | Online (BMV vanity service) | Vanity Plate Search & Order |
| Specialty background plates (e.g., Lobster, Sportsman, Lighthouse) | $20.00 (first purchase) | Municipal agent/BMV branch | BMV Specialty Plates - overview |
| Reserve the current Chickadee number (Pine Tree rollout) | $25.00 one-time reservation | Online/Branch | Pine Tree Plate - Reserve Number |
| Replacement plates - regular (lost/mutilated) | $5.00 per plate | BMV/Municipal agent | Title 29-A §465 - Loss of registration plates |
| Temporary registration permit (noncommercial transit plate) | $12.00 or $25.00 (up to 10 days) | BMV/Municipal agent | Temporary Registration Permits (Transit Plates) |
- Municipal/county components may apply; amounts above exclude registration and taxes.
- Some programs also have annual contributions at renewal; not shown here (one-time fees only).
- Fees verified: Sep 2025.
EpicVIN complies with the DPPA and Maine Title 29-A §255 (Confidentiality for public safety); we do not sell vehicle owners' personal data (only de-identified vehicle data). We do not provide the owner's name, address, or contact information — this is prohibited.
Maine
9937ZX
2011 SUBARU FORESTER
Maine
MAGAWON
2025 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT
Maine
136BCX
2017 FORD FUSION
Maine
12022
2019 RAM 2500
Maine
8495R
2016 SUBARU IMPREZA
Maine
917BLE
2024 HONDA CIVIC
Maine
845KEA
2019 TOYOTA CAMRY
Maine
272CCJ
2023 HONDA ACCORD
Maine
SPRKLS
2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Double-check the entry (0 vs O, I vs 1) and make sure Maine is selected. Very new or temporary tags may not be linked yet - try later or use the VIN. You can contact our support via chat or email.
Temporary tags and freshly issued plates often aren’t in statewide databases yet. Ask the seller for the VIN or retry in a few days.
Yes. We don’t notify anyone about your lookup, and we don’t display owner PII. Results focus on vehicle data, not personal identity.
Yes. Vanity and standard plates resolve to a VIN the same way; just run the license plate search.
No. The Driver’s Privacy Protection Act and Maine local laws restrict releasing a vehicle owner's identity, even to trace traffic violations. You can retrieve this data for a permitted purpose only.
Most motor vehicles are supported, including passenger vehicles; dealer or paper tags may not match until fully registered.
Only with a legitimate reason under the DPPA and state regulations; personal targeting of bad drivers isn’t allowed.
Yes, a free preview helps you gain access to the basics; a small tax applies to purchase the complete report.
Re-enter the plate carefully and compare the model displayed; mismatches sometimes occur after registration changes or reassignment.
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