Dmv Check License Plate Status
  1. For questions regarding motor vehicle license plate tolls or toll violations, please visit the department’s Toll-by-Plate Information section. Standard Plates. Standard license plates are metal plates governed by section 320.06, Florida Statutes. Florida offers three standard license plate options including the county name plate (not available in all counties), “Sunshine State” plate and the “In God We Trust” plate, illustrated below.
  2. To check the status of your new plates: Enter your new plate number and your vehicle class from your new registration document or plate order confirmation email. Press the 'Show Status' button.
  3. Department of Motor Vehicles. Important notice: Career Opportunity - Apply for the Upcoming Motor Vehicle License Examiner Exam by August 29th. When the language select box is closed press of up and down arrow will automatically translate this page to the selected language.

You can usually find your license plate number on your registration card or certificate. Some states may also offer an online tag lookup or registration status search. Without your plate number, you may need other identifying information, such as your driver's license number or vehicle identification number (VIN). Check the current status of your driver's license on record with the State of Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles. You will be asked questions regarding: Last name. Driver's license number. Current zip code. Date of birth. License Plates. As part of your vehicle registration you are issued a set of general-issue license plates. The plate number is assigned to you by TxDMV and cannot be personalized. As of November 1, 2016, the State of Texas will no longer automatically replace your plates after 7 years.

Find out the mailing status of your driver's license, ID card, registration, license plate, title, or handicap placard.

Alabama

Handicap Placard

Department of Revenue

Phone:

Contact your local County Licensing Office

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Department of Public Safety

Phone:

(334) 517-2800

E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Department of Revenue

Phone:

(334) 242-9006

E-mail:

Title

Department of Revenue

Online:

Phone:

(334) 242-9000

E-mail:

Alaska

Handicap Placard

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

Toll-Free in Alaska: (855) 269-5551
Outside of Alaska: (907) 269-5551

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Division of Motor Vehicles

Online:

Phone:

Toll-Free in Alaska: (855) 269-5551
Outside of Alaska: (907) 269-5551

E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

Toll-Free in Alaska: (855) 269-5551
Outside of Alaska (907) 269-5551

E-mail:

Title

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

Toll-Free in Alaska: (855) 269-5551
Outside of Alaska (907) 269-5551

E-mail:

Arizona

Handicap Placard

Motor Vehicle Division

Phone:

Phoenix: (602) 255-0072
Tuscon: (520) 629-9808
Elsewhere in AZ: (800) 251-5866
Phoenix TDD: (602) 712-3222
Elsewhere in AZ TDD: (800) 324-5425

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Motor Vehicle Division

Phone:

Phoenix: (602) 255-0072
Tuscon: (520) 629-9808
Elsewhere in AZ: (800) 251-5866
Phoenix TDD: (602) 712-3222
Elsewhere in AZ TDD: (800) 324-5425

E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Motor Vehicle Division

Phone:

Phoenix: (602) 255-0072
Tuscon: (520) 629-9808
Elsewhere in AZ: (800) 251-5866
Phoenix TDD: (602) 712-3222
Elsewhere in AZ TDD: (800) 324-5425

E-mail:

Title

Motor Vehicle Division

Phone:

Phoenix: (602) 255-0072
Tuscon: (520) 629-9808
Elsewhere in AZ: (800) 251-5866
Phoenix TDD: (602) 712-3222
Elsewhere in AZ TDD: (800) 324-5425

E-mail:

Arkansas

Handicap Placard

Office of Motor Vehicle

Phone:

(501) 682-4692

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Driver Services

Phone:

(501) 371-5581

E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Office of Motor Vehicle

Phone:

(501) 682-4692

E-mail:

Title

Office of Motor Vehicle

Phone:

(501) 682-4692

E-mail:

California

Handicap Placard

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(800) 777-0133

Hearing Impaired:

TTY (800) 368-4327

Driver's License and ID Card

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(800) 777-0133

Hearing Impaired:

TTY (800) 368-4327

Registration and License Plate

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(800) 777-0133

Hearing Impaired:

TTY (800) 368-4327

Title

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(800) 777-0133

Hearing Impaired:

TTY (800) 368-4327

Colorado

Handicap Placard

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(303) 205-5608

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(303) 205-5600

E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(303) 205-5608

E-mail:

Title

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(303) 205-5608

E-mail:

Connecticut

Handicap Placard

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(860) 263-5700 (Within Hartford area or outside of Connecticut)
(800) 842-8222 (Elsewhere in Connecticut)

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(860) 263-5700 (Within Hartford area or outside of Connecticut)
(800) 842-8222 (Elsewhere in Connecticut)

E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(860) 263-5700 (Within Hartford area or outside of Connecticut)
(800) 842-8222 (Elsewhere in Connecticut)

E-mail:

Online:

Title

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(860) 263-5700 (Within Hartford area or outside of Connecticut)
(800) 842-8222 (Elsewhere in Connecticut)

E-mail:

Delaware

Handicap Placard

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

Delaware City: (302) 326-5000
Greater Wilmington: (302) 434-3200
Dover: (302) 744-2500
Georgetown: (302) 853-1000

E-mail or Live Chat:

Driver's License and ID Card

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

Delaware City: (302) 326-5000
Greater Wilmington: (302) 434-3200
Dover: (302) 744-2500
Georgetown: (302) 853-1000

E-mail or Live Chat:

Registration and License Plate

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

Delaware City: (302) 326-5000
Greater Wilmington: (302) 434-3200
Dover: (302) 744-2500
Georgetown: (302) 853-1000

E-mail or Live Chat:

Title

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

Delaware City: (302) 326-5000
Greater Wilmington: (302) 434-3200
Dover: (302) 744-2500
Georgetown: (302) 853-1000

E-mail or Live Chat:

Florida

Handicap Placard

Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Online:

Phone:

(850) 617-2000

Driver's License and ID Card

Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(850) 617-2000

Online:

Registration and License Plate

Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(850) 617-2000

Online:

Title

Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(850) 617-2000

Online:

Georgia

Handicap Placard

Phone:

Driver's License and ID Card

Department of Driver Services

Phone:

(404) 657-9300 (Driver's license status 24/7)
(678) 413-8400
(678) 413-8500
(678) 413-8600

E-mail:

Live Chat:

Registration and License Plate

Phone:

Title

Motor Vehicle Division

Phone:

(855) 406-5221

E-mail:

motorvehicleinquiry@dor.ga.gov
Include your name, VIN and tag number

Hawaii

Handicap Placard

Hawaii County:

Phone numbers differ by region: http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/finance-vrl/
E-mail: vehiclerl@hawaiicounty.gov

Honolulu County:

(808) 768-9100

Maui County:

(808) 270-7363
E-mail: http://www.mauicounty.gov/Directory.aspx?did=22

Kauai County:

(808) 241-4242

Driver's License and ID Card

Hawaii County:

Phone numbers differ by region: http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/finance-vrl/
E-mail: vehiclerl@hawaiicounty.gov

Honolulu County:

(808) 768-9100

Maui County:

(808) 270-7363
E-mail: http://www.mauicounty.gov/Directory.aspx?did=22

Kauai County:

(808) 241-4242

Registration and License Plate

Hawaii County:

Phone numbers differ by region: http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/finance-vrl/
E-mail: vehiclerl@hawaiicounty.gov

Honolulu County:

(808) 768-9100

Maui County:

(808) 270-7363
E-mail: http://www.mauicounty.gov/Directory.aspx?did=22

Kauai County:

(808) 241-4242

Title

Hawaii County:

Phone numbers differ by region: http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/finance-vrl/
E-mail: vehiclerl@hawaiicounty.gov

Honolulu County:

(808) 768-9100

Online: http://www12.honolulu.gov/mvrtitleinq/

Maui County:

(808) 270-7363
E-mail: http://www.mauicounty.gov/Directory.aspx?did=22

Kauai County:

(808) 241-4242

Idaho

Handicap Placard

Transportation Department

Phone:

(208) 334-8655

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Transportation Department

Phone:

(208) 334-8736

E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Transportation Department

Phone:

(208) 334-8736

E-mail:

Online:

Title

Transportation Department

Phone:

(208) 334-8736

E-mail:

Online:

Illinois

Handicap Placard

Secretary of State Vehicle Services Department

Phone:
Toll-free in IL: (800) 252-8980
Chicago office: (312) 793-1010
TTY: (888) 261-7864

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Secretary of State Driver Services Department

Online:

E-mail:

Phone:

Toll-free in IL: (800) 252-8980
Chicago office: (312) 814-2975
TTY: (888) 261-5238

Registration and License Plate

Secretary of State Vehicle Services Department

Online:

E-mail:

Phone:

Toll-free in IL: (800) 252-8980
Chicago office: (312) 793-1010
TTY: (888) 261-7864

Title

Secretary of State Vehicle Services Department

E-mail:

Online:

Phone:

Toll-free in IL: (800) 252-8980
Chicago office: (312) 793-1010
TTY: (888) 261-7864

Indiana

Handicap Placard

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

E-mail:

Phone:

(888) 692-6841

Driver's License and ID Card

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

E-mail:

Phone:

(888) 692-6841

Registration and License Plate

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

E-mail:

Phone:

(888) 692-6841

Title

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

E-mail:

Online:

Phone:

(888) 692-6841

Iowa

Handicap Placard

Office of Vehicle Services

Phone:

(515) 237-3110

E-mail:

http://www.iowadot.gov/about.html#/contacts
OR
vehser@iowadot.us

Chat:

Driver's License and ID Card

Driver & Identification Services

Phone:

(515) 244-8725

E-mail:

Chat:

Registration and License Plate

Office of Vehicle Services

Phone:

(515) 237-3110

E-mail:

Chat:

Title

Office of Vehicle Services

Phone:

(515) 237-3110

E-mail:

Chat:

Kansas

Handicap Placard

Contact your County Treasurer

Driver's License and ID Card

Department of Revenue

Phone:

(785) 296-3671
TTY: (785) 296-3613

Online:

Registration and License Plate

Department of Revenue

Phone:

(785) 296-3621
TTY: (785) 296-3613

E-mail:

kdor_tr@ks.gov

Title

Department of Revenue

Phone:

(785) 296-3621
TTY: (785) 296-3613

E-mail:

kdor_tr@ks.gov

Kentucky

Handicap Placard

Contact your local County Clerk's Office

Driver's License and ID Card

Phone:

(502) 564-1257

E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Phone:

(502) 564-1257

E-mail:

Title

Phone:

(502) 564-1257

E-mail:

Louisiana

Handicap Placard

Office of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(225) 925-6146

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Office of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(225) 922-1175—Baton Rouge area
(225) 925-6146—Everywhere else

E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Office of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(225) 925-6146

E-mail:

Title

Office of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(225) 925-6371

E-mail:

Maine

Handicap Placard

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(207) 624-9000
TTY relay 711

Driver's License and ID Card

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(207) 624-9000
TTY relay 711

Registration and License Plate

Ca Dmv Check License Plate Status

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(207) 624-9000
TTY relay 711

Title

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(207) 624-9000
TTY relay 711

Maryland

Handicap Placard

Motor Vehicle Administration

Phone:

(410) 768-7000
TTY: (800) 492-4575

E-mail:

MVACS@mdot.state.md.us

Driver's License and ID Card

Motor Vehicle Administration

Online:

Phone:

(410) 768-7000
TTY: (800) 492-4575

E-mail:

MVACS@mdot.state.md.us

Registration and License Plate

Motor Vehicle Administration

Online:

Phone:

(410) 768-7000
TTY: (800) 492-4575

E-mail:

MVACS@mdot.state.md.us

Title

Motor Vehicle Administration

Online:

Phone:

(410) 768-7000
TTY: (800) 492-4575

E-mail:

MVACS@mdot.state.md.us

Massachusetts

Handicap Placard

Registry of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(857) 368-8000 if you're out of state or have one of the following four area codes: 339/617/781/857.
(800) 858-3926 for all other Massachusetts area codes.
(877) 768-8833 if you are deaf or hard of hearing.

Online:

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Registry of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(857) 368-8000 if you're out of state or have one of the following four area codes: 339/617/781/857.
(800) 858-3926 for all other Massachusetts area codes.
(877) 768-8833 if you are deaf or hard of hearing

E-mail:

Online:

Registration and License Plate

Registry of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(857) 368-8000 if you're out of state or have one of the following four area codes: 339/617/781/857.
(800) 858-3926 for all other Massachusetts area codes.
(877) 768-8833 if you are deaf or hard of hearing.

E-mail:

Online:

Title

Registry of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(857) 368-8000 if you're out of state or have one of the following four area codes: 339/617/781/857.
(800) 858-3926 for all other Massachusetts area codes.
(877) 768-8833 if you are deaf or hard of hearing.

E-mail:

Online:

Michigan

Handicap Placard

Secretary of State

Phone:

(888) 767-6424

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Secretary of State

Phone:

(888) 767-6424

E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Secretary of State

Phone:

(888) 767-6424

E-mail:

Title

Secretary of State

Phone:

(888) 767-6424

E-mail:

Minnesota

Handicap Placard

Driver and Vehicle Services

Phone:

(651) 297-2126
(651) 282-6555 TTLY

E-mail:

https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/contact/Pages/vehicle-services-contact-forms.aspx

Driver's License and ID Card

Driver and Vehicle Services

Phone:

(651) 297-3298
(651) 282-6555 TTLY

E-mail:

dvs.driverslicense@state.mn.us

Online:

Registration and License Plate

Driver and Vehicle Services

Phone:

(651) 297-2126
(651) 282-6555 TTLY

E-mail:

https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/contact/Pages/vehicle-services-contact-forms.aspx

Online:

Title

Driver and Vehicle Services

Online:

Phone:

(651) 297-2126
(651) 282-6555 TTLY

E-mail:

Mississippi

Handicap Placard

Motor Vehicle Licensing Bureau

Phone:

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(601) 923-7100

Driver's License and ID Card

Driver Service Bureau

Phone:

(601) 987-1212

Registration and License Plate

Motor Vehicle Licensing Bureau

Phone:

(601) 923-7100

Title

Motor Vehicle Licensing Bureau

Phone:

(601) 923-7640

Missouri

Handicap Placard

Motor Vehicle Bureau

Phone:

(573) 526-3669

Online contact form:
https://dor.mo.gov/contact/motorv-contact.php

Driver's License and ID Card

Driver License Bureau

Phone:

(573) 526-2407

E-mail:

dlbmail@dor.mo.gov

Registration and License Plate

Motor Vehicle Bureau

Phone:

(573) 526-3669

Online contact form:

Title

Motor Vehicle Bureau

Phone:

(573) 526-3669

Online contact form:

Montana

Handicap Placard

Motor Vehicle Division

Phone:

(406) 444-3661

E-mail:

mvdtitleinfo@mt.gov

How To Look Up Drivers License Number

Driver's License and ID Card

Motor Vehicle Division

Phone:

(406) 444-3933

E-mail:

mvd@mt.gov

Registration and License Plate

Motor Vehicle Division

Phone:

(406) 444-3661

E-mail:

mvdtitleinfo@mt.gov

Title

Motor Vehicle Division

Phone:

(406) 444-3661

E-mail:

mvdtitleinfo@mt.gov

Nebraska

Handicap Placard

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(402) 471-3918

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(402) 471-3918

E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(402) 471-3918

E-mail:

Title

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(402) 471-3918

E-mail:

Nevada

Handicap Placard

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

Las Vegas Area: (702) 486-4368
Reno/Sparks/Carson City: (775) 684-4368
Rural Nevada: (877) 368-7828
TDD (hearing impaired only): (775) 684-4904

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

Las Vegas Area: (702) 486-4368
Reno/Sparks/Carson City: (775) 684-4368
Rural Nevada: (877) 368-7828
TDD (hearing impaired only): (775) 684-4904

E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

Las Vegas Area: (702) 486-4368
Reno/Sparks/Carson City: (775) 684-4368
Rural Nevada: (877) 368-7828
TDD (hearing impaired only): (775) 684-4904

E-mail:

Title

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

Las Vegas Area: (702) 486-4368
Reno/Sparks/Carson City: (775) 684-4368
Rural Nevada: (877) 368-7828
TDD (hearing impaired only): (775) 684-4904

E-mail:

New Hampshire

Handicap Placard

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(603) 227-4030
TDD NH Relay 711

E-mail:

nh.dmvhelp@dos.nh.gov

Driver's License and ID Card

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(603) 227-4020
TDD NH Relay 711

E-mail:

nh.dmvhelp@dos.nh.gov

Registration and License Plate

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(603) 227-4030
TDD NH Relay 711

E-mail:

nh.dmvhelp@dos.nh.gov

Title

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(603) 227-4150
TDD NH Relay 711

E-mail:

nh.dmvhelp@dos.nh.gov

New Jersey

Handicap Placard

Motor Vehicle Commission

Phone:

(609) 292-6500
TTY NJ Relay 711

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Motor Vehicle Commission

Phone:

(609) 292-6500
TTY NJ Relay 711

E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Motor Vehicle Commission

Phone:

(609) 292-6500
TTY NJ Relay 711

E-mail:

Title

Motor Vehicle Commission

Phone:

(609) 292-6500
TTY NJ Relay 711

E-mail:

New Mexico

Handicap Placard

Motor Vehicle Division

Phone:

(888) 683-4636

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Motor Vehicle Division

Phone:

(888) 683-4636

E-mail:

Online:

Registration and License Plate

Motor Vehicle Division

Phone:

(888) 683-4636

E-mail:

Title

Motor Vehicle Division

Phone:

(888) 683-4636

E-mail:

New York

Handicap Placard

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

General Telephone Assistance (DMV Call Centers): (518) 486-9786
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD): 711 or (800) 662-1220

Online:

Driver's License and ID Card

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

General Telephone Assistance (DMV Call Centers): (518) 486-9786
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD): 711 or (800) 662-1220

Online:

Registration and License Plate

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

General Telephone Assistance (DMV Call Centers): (518) 486-9786
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD): 711 or (800) 662-1220

Online:

Title

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

General Telephone Assistance (DMV Call Centers): (518) 486-9786
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD): 711 or (800) 662-1220

Online:

North Carolina

Handicap Placard

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(919) 715-7000

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(919) 715-7000

E-mail:

Online:

Registration and License Plate

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(919) 715-7000

E-mail:

Online:

Title

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(919) 715-7000

E-mail:

Online:

North Dakota

Handicap Placard

Motor Vehicle Division

Phone:

(701) 328-2725
TTY 711 or (800) 366-6888

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Drivers License Division

Phone:

(701) 328-2600
TTY 711 or (800) 366-6888

E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Motor Vehicle Division

Phone:

(701) 328-2725
TTY 711 or (800) 366-6888

E-mail:

Title

Motor Vehicle Division

Phone:

(701) 328-2725
TTY 711 or (800) 366-6888

E-mail:

Ohio

Handicap Placard

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(844) 644-6268
(800) 750-0750 TTY Relay

Live Chat or E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(844) 644-6268
(800) 750-0750 TTY Relay

Live Chat or E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(844) 644-6268
(800) 750-0750 TTY Relay

Live Chat or E-mail:

Title

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(844) 644-6268
(800) 750-0750 TTY Relay

Live Chat or E-mail:

Oklahoma

Handicap Placard

Department of Public Safety

Phone:

(405) 425-2693

Driver's License and ID Card

Department of Public Safety

Phone:

(405) 425-2300

Registration and License Plate

Motor Vehicle Division

Phone:

(405) 521-3160

E-mail:

Title

Motor Vehicle Division

Phone:

(405) 521-3221

E-mail:

Oregon

Handicap Placard

Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division

Phone:

Bend: (541) 388-6322
Eugene: (541) 686-7855
Medford: (541) 776-6025
Portland Metro Area: (503) 299-9999
Roseburg: (541) 440-3395
Salem Metro Area: (503) 945-5000
TTY: 711

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division

Phone:

Bend: (541) 388-6322
Eugene: (541) 686-7855
Medford: (541) 776-6025
Portland Metro Area: (503) 299-9999
Roseburg: (541) 440-3395
Salem Metro Area: (503) 945-5000
TTY: 711

E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division

Phone:

Bend: (541) 388-6322
Eugene: (541) 686-7855
Medford: (541) 776-6025
Portland Metro Area: (503) 299-9999
Roseburg: (541) 440-3395
Salem Metro Area: (503) 945-5000
TTY: 711

E-mail:

Title

Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division

Phone:

Bend: (541) 388-6322
Eugene: (541) 686-7855
Medford: (541) 776-6025
Portland Metro Area: (503) 299-9999
Roseburg: (541) 440-3395
Salem Metro Area: (503) 945-5000
TTY: 711

E-mail:

Pennsylvania

Handicap Placard

Driver and Vehicle Services

Phone:

In-state: (717) 412-5300
Out-of-state: (717) 412-5300
Hearing impaired in-state: (800) 228-0676
Hearing impaired relay: 711

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Driver and Vehicle Services

Phone:

In-state: (717) 412-5300
Out-of-state: (717) 412-5300
Hearing impaired in-state: (800) 228-0676
Hearing impaired relay: 711

E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Driver and Vehicle Services

Phone:

In-state: (717) 412-5300
Out-of-state: (717) 412-5300
Hearing impaired in-state: (800) 228-0676
Hearing impaired relay: 711

E-mail:

Title

Driver and Vehicle Services

Phone:

In-state: (717) 412-5300
Out-of-state: (717) 412-5300
Hearing impaired in-state: (800) 228-0676
Hearing impaired relay: 711

E-mail:

Rhode Island

Handicap Placard

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(401) 462-5840
TTY 711

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(401) 462-4368
TTY 711

E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(401) 462-4368
TTY 711

E-mail:

Title

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(401) 462-5774
TTY 711

E-mail:

South Carolina

Handicap Placard

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(803) 896-5000

E-mail:

help@scdmvonline.com

Driver's License and ID Card

Department of Motor Vehicles

E-mail:

help@scdmvonline.com

Phone:

(803) 896-5000

Online:

Registration and License Plate

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(803) 896-5000

E-mail:

help@scdmvonline.com

Title

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(803) 896-5000

E-mail:

help@scdmvonline.com

South Dakota

Handicap Placard

Motor Vehicle Division

Phone:

(605) 773-3541

E-mail:

motorv@state.sd.us

Driver's License and ID Card

Department of Public Safety

Phone:

(605) 773-6883

E-mail:

https://dps.sd.gov/contact

Registration and License Plate

Motor Vehicle Division

Phone:

(605) 773-3541

E-mail:

motorv@state.sd.us

Title

Motor Vehicle Division

Phone:

(605) 773-3541

E-mail:

motorv@state.sd.us

Tennessee

Handicap Placard

Vehicle Services Division

Phone:

(615) 253-5221

E-mail:

Live Chat:

Driver's License and ID Card

Department of Safety

Phone:

(866) 849-3548
(615) 532-2281 TTY or TB

E-mail:

Email.Safety@tn.gov

Registration and License Plate

Vehicle Services Division

Phone:

(615) 253-5221

E-mail:

Live Chat:

Title

Vehicle Services Division

Phone:

(615) 741-3101

E-mail:

Live Chat:

Texas

Handicap Placard

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(888) 368-4689

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Department of Public Safety

Phone:

(512) 424-2600

E-mail:

Online:

Registration and License Plate

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(888) 368-4689

E-mail:

Title

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(888) 368-4689

E-mail:

Utah

Handicap Placard

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

Salt Lake City (801) 297-7780
Outside Salt Lake City (800) 368-8824

E-mail:

dmv@utah.gov

Driver's License and ID Card

Driver License Division

Phone:

Salt Lake City (801) 965-4437
Outside Salt Lake City (888) 353-4224

E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

Salt Lake City (801) 297-7780
Outside Salt Lake City (800) 368-8824

E-mail:

dmv@utah.gov

Title

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

Salt Lake City (801) 297-7780
Outside Salt Lake City (800) 368-8824

E-mail:

dmv@utah.gov

Vermont

Handicap Placard

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(802) 828-2000
Toll free (888) 998-3766
TTY/TDD 711 or (800) 253-0191

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(802) 828-2000
Toll free (888) 998-3766
TTY/TDD 711 or (800) 253-0191

E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(802) 828-2000
Toll free (888) 998-3766
TTY/TDD 711 or (800) 253-0191

E-mail:

Title

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(802) 828-2000
Toll free (888) 998-3766
TTY/TDD 711 or (800) 253-0191

E-mail:

Virginia

Handicap Placard

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(804) 497-7100
(800) 272-9268 TTY

E-mail:

Online:

Driver's License and ID Card

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(804) 497-7100
(800) 272-9268 TTY

E-mail:

Online:

Registration and License Plate

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(804) 497-7100
(800) 272-9268 TTY

E-mail:

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Title

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(804) 497-7100
(800) 272-9268 TTY

E-mail:

Online:

Washington

Handicap Placard

Department of Licensing

Phone:

(360) 902-3900
711 TTY

E-mail:

CustomerCare@dol.wa.gov

Driver's License and ID Card

Department of Licensing

Phone:

(360) 902-3900
711 TTY

E-mail:

CustomerCare@dol.wa.gov

Registration and License Plate

Department of Licensing

Phone:

(360) 902-3900
711 TTY

E-mail:

CustomerCare@dol.wa.gov

Title

Department of Licensing

Phone:

(360) 902-3900
711 TTY

E-mail:

CustomerCare@dol.wa.gov

West Virginia

Handicap Placard

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(304) 558-3900
(800) 742-6991 TTY

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(304) 558-3900
(800) 742-6991 TTY

E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(304) 558-3900
(800) 742-6991 TTY

E-mail:

Title

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(304) 558-3900
(800) 742-6991 TTY

E-mail:

Wisconsin

Handicap Placard

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(608) 264-7447
711 TTY Relay

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(608) 264-7447
711 TTY Relay

E-mail:

Online:

Registration and License Plate

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(608) 264-7447
711 TTY

E-mail:

Title

Division of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(608) 264-7447
711 TTY

E-mail:

Online:

Wyoming

Handicap Placard

Department of Transportation

Phone:

(307) 777-4825 or (307) 777-4883

E-mail:

Driver's License and ID Card

Department of Transportation

Phone:

(307) 777-4800

E-mail:

Registration and License Plate

Department of Transportation

Phone:

Wisconsin Dmv Check License Plate Status

(307) 777-4825 or (307) 777-4883

E-mail:

Title

Department of Transportation

Phone:

(307) 777-4825 or (307) 777-4883

E-mail:

Washington DC

Handicap Placard

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(202) 737-4404
TTY 711

E-mail:

dmv@dc.gov

Online:

Driver's License and ID Card

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(202) 737-4404
TTY 711

E-mail:

dmv@dc.gov

Online:

Registration and License Plate

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(202) 737-4404
TTY 711

E-mail:

dmv@dc.gov

Online:

Title

Department of Motor Vehicles

Phone:

(202) 737-4404
TTY 711

E-mail:

dmv@dc.gov

Online:

Though many private citizens believe that vehicle license plate information may only be obtained by law enforcement officials, the task of gathering data on an assigned license plate is relatively easy. The search for license plate data will usually provide registrant name and address information, vehicle registration and expiration date, vehicle make and model, VIN number, title information, and the lien holder's name if applicable. While this information is protected by the Driver's Privacy Protection Act of 1994, you may still receive adequate amounts of information to complete your search.

Step 1

Record and write down the license plate number. You must record the license plate number in the same format as it appears on both the vehicle registration paperwork and the vehicle license plate itself. If the number/letter combination displayed on either the registration or license plate does not match then notify your state's department of licensing or department of motor vehicles immediately.

Step 2

Visit the department of motor vehicles, department of licensing, or appropriate government agency in person. You may visit the vehicle licensing authority to obtain information on a specific vehicle license. You may either visit on a walk-in basis or use the appointment system available in some states. The amount and type of information you receive will be subject to the Driver's Privacy Protection Act, a federal statute that governs the release and use of personal information on licensed motor vehicle operators. You may either receive requested information immediately or after waiting a specified time period after paying the appropriate fees.

Step 3

Visit the website of the appropriate government agency. Many state licensing authorities have made a number of driver and vehicle licensing services available online. Visit the web site of your appropriate state authority to complete a license plate query. For example, Wisconsin residents can visit the state department of transportation website to obtain information on the license plate expiration date, and the vehicle year and make. In many states users may also renew expired registration and license plates through use of the same state licensing website.

Step 4

Run a reverse license plate search. The use of private investigators and organizations that specialize in obtaining background information on businesses and individuals can provide information on a license plate by conducting a reverse license plate search. You must provide the name and address of the business or person to begin the search. The company then uses this data to generate a report to include information regarding the vehicles owned by or assigned to the person or business. You may also use a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to obtain license plate information. Many of these private search companies advertise online and can also be found in the white pages of the local phone directory.

Dmv License Plate Tracking

Monitor local police activity using a commercially available police scanner. Police scanners have long been available for use by the general public. You can use the scanner to obtain information on a licensed vehicle by listening to the reported activity discussed over the frequency in use. If your query involves a police-related incident or investigation then information regarding related motor vehicles may be discussed over the scanner. In addition, the communication via nationwide police scanners are currently available to the general public through live internet audio feed. Websites such as http://www.police-scanner.info provide these feeds to the general public.

Tip

  • Many state licensing and vehicle registration offices maintain license plate records indefinitely. If needed, you may utilize the state archives to find previous license plate information for an individual or business.

Warning

  • You may not obtain information on plates belonging to government or law enforcement vehicles.

Items you will need

  • Phone
  • Computer with Internet access
  • Current license plate number
  • license plates image by timur1970 from Fotolia.com

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