The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is responsible for issuing and managing license plates, vehicle titles, and registrations. The agency also oversees specialty and personalized plate requests, vehicle record updates, and plate replacements.

Issuing Agency	Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)
Plate Format	7-character alphanumeric format (e.g., ABC D12); varies by plate type
Display Requirements	Rear plate only for most private vehicles
Plate Types	Standard, personalized, specialty, military, collegiate, and organizational plates
Registration Term	Valid for 1 or 2 years
Replacement & Transfers	Handled through county tax collectors; plates can be replaced or transferred to another vehicle under same ownership

A Florida license plate lookup reveals a wide range of vehicle data points that help you assess a car’s background before making a decision. Here’s what’s included—and what is not:

• ✅ VIN
• ✅ Year, make, and model
• ✅ Title brands (salvage, flood, rebuilt, lemon)
• ✅ Junk / salvage / theft records
• ✅ Accident and damage indicators
• ✅ Odometer readings
• ✅ Open recalls
• ✅ Car market value and ownership cost
• ❌ Owner name, address, or contact information (restricted by law)

Together, these records give a clear picture of the vehicle’s history and risks, while protecting the privacy of past and current owners.

Have a Florida license plate but no VIN? No problem. You can access detailed vehicle records — including title, accidents, theft history, and more — by running a quick license plate search using the tool at the top of this page.

1. Enter the Florida license plate number in the lookup box at the top of this page.
2. Click “Lookup Florida Plate” to see basic vehicle details instantly.
3. Upgrade to a full VinAudit report for complete history, including title brands, accidents, odometer events, recalls, and more.

Check Plate Now or Check Any VIN

If you already have the VIN on hand, that works too. Both methods connect you to the same trusted report powered by state and national databases.

Want to search outside Florida or the nearest states? You can also search Georgia or Alabama License Plate Lookup.

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