VIN Decode API

Decode a VIN into normalized vehicle identity, configuration, and specification data.

Vehicle Specifications

Make vehicle identification part of your workflow.

Connect directly through a simple API and return structured vehicle information inside your application, customer experience, or internal process.

  • Year, Make, Model and Trim
  • Engine and Body configuration
  • JSON API responses
  • High-volume account options
Request Access
GET /api/vin-decode

{
  "error": false,
  "query_time": "0.0063s",
  "code": 200,
  "message": "API OWNED AND CREATED BY LICENSEPLATEDATA.COM",
  "requestIP": "localhost",
  "query": "1C6RD7MT7CS276054",
  "request_left": 2500,
  "vinDecode": {
    "vin": "1C6RD7MT7CS276054",
    "year": "2012",
    "make": "RAM",
    "model": "1500",
    "trim": "Sport Crew Cab",
    "name": "2012 RAM 1500",
    "engine": "5.7L V8 OHV 16V",
    "style": "Pickup",
    "transmission": "Automatic, 6-Spd",
    "driveType": "4WD",
    "fuel": "Gasoline",
    "GVWR": "Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)",
    "color": {
      "name": "White",
      "abbreviation": "WHT"
    },
    "image": {
      "imageFound": true,
      "url": "https://cdn.licenseplatedata.com/image/0f3cb4f6-6d5e-47a5-a5e6-3b2e0051d8ee.jpg"
    }
  }
}
Built for Production

Simple on the surface. Powerful underneath.

Fast integration

REST-style requests and structured JSON make implementation straightforward.

Business-ready

Designed for real-world automotive and enterprise use cases.

Vehicle intelligence starts here

Put accurate vehicle data to work.

Talk with our team about your workflow, volume, and integration requirements.