Free Florida License Plate Lookup

Looking to uncover vehicle history details with a free license plate lookup in Florida? Whether you’re buying a used car, verifying accident history, or checking title status, a license plate search can provide valuable insights.

What Information Can You Get from a Florida License Plate Lookup?

A free Florida license plate search can reveal:

✅ Vehicle Make & Model
✅ Year of Manufacture
✅ VIN Number (if available)
✅ Title & Registration Details
✅ Accident & Recall History

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Is It Legal to Look Up a Florida License Plate?

What You Can Access vs. What’s Restricted

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What is a Florida License Plate?

A Florida license plate is a metal plate attached to a vehicle’s front and rear, displaying the vehicle’s registration information and a unique combination of letters and numbers. In Florida, license plates are issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) and are required for all vehicles operating on public roads. All Florida license plates are currently valid for a period of ten years.

The current standard Florida license plate features a white background with an outline of the state in orange. “Florida” is written in large blue lettering at the top, and the county name or a “Sunshine State” or “In God We Trust” slogan appears at the bottom.

Florida offers over 100 specialty license plates beyond the standard options. These plates support various organizations and causes, often featuring unique designs. Owning a specialty plate typically comes with an additional fee, part of which goes to the supported organization.

How to Get a License Plate in Florida

To get a license plate in Florida, follow these steps:

1. 1. Register your vehicle: Visit a local Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) office or a authorized tag agency with:
      • • Proof of Florida insurance
        • Vehicle title or proof of ownership
        • Identification (FL driver’s license or ID card)
        • Proof of Florida residency
   2. Fill out the registration application: Complete the “Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration” (HSMV 82040)
   3. Choose your license plate: Select from standard issue, specialty, or vanity plates
   4. Pay registration fees: Pay the registration fee, title fee, and any additional fees for specialty plates
   5. Get your license plate: Once registered, you’ll receive a new Florida license plate

Additional requirements:

• • Vehicle inspection: If your vehicle is new to Florida or has never been registered in the state, you may need a vehicle inspection
  • Emissions testing: If your vehicle is registered in certain counties, you may need to pass an emissions test

Note: You can also register your vehicle online or by mail, but you’ll still need to visit a DHSMV office or tag agency to obtain your license plate.

How to Perform a Florida License Plate Lookup

1. Enter the Plate Number:
   Use the tool by typing in the license plate number in the search bar.
2. Review Vehicle Records:
   Get access to: 
   • Vehicle specifications (make, model, year).
   • Accident history and title details.
3. Understand the Privacy Rules:
   Florida adheres to Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) regulations, limiting access to personal information like names or addresses.

Can I look up the owner of a Florida license plate?

• • Investigating crimes or accidents
  • Enforcing traffic laws
  • Conducting vehicle safety inspections

Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

In Florida, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is the office to go to if you want to title and register your vehicles as well as get a new license plate. The state requires you to have only one license plate displayed on the rear of your vehicle with the current registration decal properly attached. A license plate is required to be replaced every ten years.