Enter any Pennsylvania license plate number and get the VIN, title status, accident history, and market value in under 30 seconds
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Here is there you’ll find it:
A Pennsylvania license plate lookup helps resolve a plate to VIN and instantly preview NMVTIS-backed title, accident, mileage, theft/salvage, recall, and (where available) inspection history—without exposing personal owner information.
Plate-to-VIN Match
EpicVIN instantly resolves a Pennsylvania plate to the vehicle’s 17-character vehicle identification number - no manual VIN decoding required. Use a Pennsylvania license plate lookup to quickly confirm a match.
Instant Check
We cross-check NMVTIS and trusted partner records for Pennsylvania vehicles, surfacing title history, registration events, theft/salvage activity, and inspection history.
Vehicle History Report
Get a quick snapshot for Pennsylvania vehicles: accident records, 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 never reveal personal details like the owner’s name or address, live ALPR (automatic license plate recognition) location, or driver’s license/insurance numbers. The DPPA and applicable Pennsylvania privacy law strictly limit disclosure; reports are informational vehicle data only and not for FCRA-regulated (Fair Credit Reporting Act) decisions.
A Pennsylvania license plate lookup uses the tag number to query public vehicle records. Enter the plate and select Pennsylvania; EpicVIN resolves the VIN and compiles the record from NMVTIS and partner sources (including inspection history where available).
Works with standard, personalized, and legacy Pennsylvania license plates. Temporary tags may not return a VIN until registered.
Year 2007
Make BUICK
Model Lucerne
Fuel Type Gasoline
Engine 3.8L V-Shaped L26
Made in USA
| Indicator | Pennsylvania | Potential Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Accidents/Damage | ≈110,765 (2024) | Hidden damage, reduced safety, and resale value. |
| Theft | High theft incidence (24,658 in 2024) | Elevated theft risk; possible loss/confiscation and insurance complications. |
| Salvage / Rebuilt Titles | No official statewide statistics | Serious prior damage; residual defects and safety concerns. |
| Odometer (mileage) | No official statewide statistics | Mileage fraud risk; overpayment and unexpected repairs. |
| Open Recalls | No official statewide statistics | Unresolved safety defects; increased accident risk until fixed. |
| Inspection/Emissions Patterns | Program is official and statewide (safety) + I/M areas (emissions); no recent official statistics | Engine/emissions issues; costly repairs and registration delays. |
The Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles (PennDOT) can release a vehicle record via DL-135 or online for permitted purposes, but it’s slower and registration-centric. EpicVIN delivers instant, multi-source vehicle history (NMVTIS title/brand/lien, plus—where available—Pennsylvania inspection entries) to help car shoppers make informed decisions across other states as well.
Prefer to double-check? Use NHTSA’s recall lookup to corroborate important findings.Alex Black, CMO & auto expert, EpicVIN
In Pennsylvania, license plates come with your initial plate issuance; the standard plate is included, while certain designs or a new plate/replacement have separate fees. Key resources with required documents and forms are on PennDOT’s Vehicle Services pages: License Plates – PennDOT(https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmv/vehicle-services/registration-plates) and Forms & Publications(https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmv/forms-publications).
Are two plates required in PA? No - Pennsylvania is a one-plate state. Most vehicles display a single rear plate; truck tractors display a single front plate. This comes from 75 Pa.C.S. §1332 and 67 Pa. Code Ch. 47.
Fines: Driving with an obscured, illegible, or improperly mounted required plate is a summary offense punishable by a $100 fine under 75 Pa.C.S. §1332.
| Plate type/Action | One-time plate fee | Where to obtain | Form/official link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard passenger plates (new issue) | $0 (included with initial registration) | Authorized agent/Online | PennDOT — License Plates |
| Vanity (personalized) plates | $103 personalization fee | Authorized agent/Mail | MV-70S — Schedule of Fees |
| Classic/Antique background (non-vanity) | $102 | PennDOT/Mail | MV-70S — Specialty Fees |
| Specialty background plates | $28–$69 (first-time issuance) | PennDOT/Mail | MV-70S — Specialty & Special Fund |
| Conservation / Special Fund designs | $41–$64 (first-time issuance) | PennDOT/Mail | MV-70S — Special Fund Plates |
| Replacement plates — regular | $14 (standard/military/specialty) | PennDOT/Mail | MV-70S — Plate Replacement |
| Temporary registration plate (non-commercial) | $20 (valid up to 90 days) | Authorized agent | Payments & Fees |
- Local components may apply; amounts above exclude taxes (varies by weight/municipality; see official fee schedule).
- Some specialty programs also have annual donations—those are not shown here.
- Fees verified: Feb 2026.
EpicVIN complies with the DPPA and Pennsylvania law; we do not sell vehicle owners’ personal data (only de-identified vehicle data). We do not provide the name, address, or contact information — this is prohibited.
Pennsylvania
MST1331
2008 HONDA PILOT
Pennsylvania
MSC7661
2025 KIA SPORTAGE
Pennsylvania
MSW0897
2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Pennsylvania
MWW2536
2024 FORD BRONCO
Pennsylvania
ZTJ5875
2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO LD
Pennsylvania
ZLX4965
2018 TOYOTA TUNDRA
Pennsylvania
MRZ5419
2023 MAZDA CX-9
Pennsylvania
KML7285
2019 TOYOTA CAMRY
Pennsylvania
LPC1018
2017 HONDA CIVIC
Double-check the entry (0 vs O, I vs 1) and make sure Pennsylvania is selected. Very new or temporary tags may not be linked yet—try later or use the vehicle identification number. You can contact our support via chat or email.
Temporary tags and freshly issued Pennsylvania license 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 PII. Results focus on vehicle data, not personal identity.
If a plate is obscured or unreadable, it may be a violation; keep the rear plate clearly visible to avoid penalties.
Enter the exact plate number shown on your card; for personalized plates, include any space or hyphens correctly. If still no match, try the VIN.
No. The DPPA and Pennsylvania DMV rules prohibit releasing PII from license plates; reports show vehicle information only.
No. Reports are for vehicle history and vehicle information only; not for FCRA uses.
If a Pennsylvania license plate or vehicle is reported stolen, contact law enforcement agencies; our reports may note theft/recovery events where available.
Availability depends on eligibility and form submission; vintage plates relate to Antique/Classic programs, which include title status considerations.
Use PennDOT’s official fee schedule for personalization, specialty, and replacement fees.
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