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Vinforless makes it very easy for you to search VIN by state. We offer DMV free VIN check, which can be used by potential car buyers to verify the history of any used car they want to buy within the United States. The process is simple and straightforward. Some information available through our VIN check by state include:
  • A free VIN check on a vehicle registered in any state throughout the U.S.
  • How to get title information of a vehicle or title request in each state
  • Resources for auto-owners and drivers in each state
  • Accidents, disasters and theft statistics for every state
  • Benefits of Running a VIN Check by state
  • And many more…
As you should know at this point, free VIN check DMV from Vinforless is always accurate. We get our information from official and trustworthy databases. When you check the history of your vehicle, you will know the common risks with the particular car. This will help you make an informed decision and avoid regrets after buying a car.

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Using the map below, please select any state to receive information and statistics of your target vehicle.
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The map above also shows how the rate of motor vehicle theft varies across the country.

Buying A Used Vehicle? Inform Yourself On Common Risks

  • Actual history versus what the seller claims
You can always compare the actual records with what the seller of the vehicle is claiming in order to fetch a higher price. A car with a clean title in one state may have a history of theft, crashing, or flood damage elsewhere.
  • Vehicle’s condition and associated risks by location
Often, a particular state or city can be vulnerable to disasters, accidents, car theft, and more. Dishonest sellers can hide issues from a vehicle’s past by moving it between states. For example, what are the chances of buying a stolen vehicle in California? The map below highlights the 10 states with the highest recorded flood-related disasters. The list may surprise some as only two coastal states (Mississippi and Alabama) are listed while the majority of flooding happened inland. Cars with a driving history in these states are more likely to have flood damage.
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  • The resale market offers a second chance to vehicles involved in fatal crashes
In the table below, we outline states featuring the most and least number of vehicle fatalities in 2016. Vehicles from these states are more likely to have cars involved in these types of collisions.

Statistics For Fatalities By State, Passenger Vehicles And Light Trucks, 2016

R a n k State Passenger Cars Light Trucks Total R a n k State Passenger Cars Light Trucks Total
1 Texas 1,218 1,164 2382 26 New Jersey 234 103 337
2 California 1,297 645 1942 27 Washington 192 140 332
3 Florida 1,048 652 1700 28 Kansas 151 161 312
4 Georgia 583 467 1050 29 Iowa 154 140 294
5 North Carolina 582 417 999 30 Maryland 190 100 290
6 Alabama 400 360 760 31 New Mexico 115 153 268
7 Pennsylvania 494 263 757 32 Minnesota 144 107 251
8 Ohio 471 278 749 33 Massachusetts 163 79 242
9 Tennessee 421 315 736 34 Idaho 74 118 192
10 Illinois 407 297 704 35 West Virginia 85 101 186
11 Missouri 368 298 666 36 Utah 85 89 174
12 Michigan 377 287 664 37 Connecticut 115 54 169
13 South Carolina 364 269 663 38 Nebraska 80 88 168
14 Kentucky 353 236 589 39 Nevada 87 65 152
15 Indiana 329 249 578 40 Montana 53 93 146
16 Mississippi 273 275 548 41 Maine 60 61 121
17 New York 324 192 516 42 New Hampshire 57 39 96
18 Virginia 308 206 514 43 South Dakota 29 52 81
19 Arizona 261 246 507 44 North Dakota 36 41 77
20 Louisiana 254 233 487 45 Delaware 42 31 73
21 Oklahoma 206 261 467 46 Wyoming 17 54 71
22 Wisconsin 250 181 431 47 Hawaii 40 23 63
23 Arkansas 183 210 393 48 Alaska 16 42 58
24 Colorado 187 175 362 49 Vermont 28 17 45
25 Oregon 180 160 340 50 Rhode Island 19 11 30
Source: US Department of Transportation, NHTSA
  • State variations in criteria and title-branding designation
Used vehicle buyers should keep in mind ‘title brands’ as an important indicator to check for several reasons:
  • A state may have its own specific statutory regulations on branding or specific set of title brands;
  • Brands provides insight into damage caused by crash, theft, disaster, and other issues;
  • Auto insurers may decide criteria to declare salvage status for a vehicle.
For example, one state may use the ‘rebuilt’ brand for a salvaged car that has been restored or rebuilt while another state may use the ‘salvage’ designation for a vehicle in the exact same condition.
  • Reselling a vehicle with flood damage
Harvey and Texas were two of the costliest hurricanes in US history that devastated the southern US in 2017. Events like these can greatly influence the history and value of used vehicles for several reasons:
  • Every week, more than 17,000 flood-damaged vehicles enter the resale market;
  • Florida and Texas mandate branding of affected vehicles as flood-damaged;
  • 23% of these vehicles are transferred to new buyers;
  • Due to the lack of consistency in regulations governing flooded vehicles, title washing still exists and those cars could be sent to other states with their titles indicated as clean instead of flood-damaged.
  • Differences in auto insurance laws by state
  • Some liability for medical bills and loss earnings related to crashes and accidents vary by state:
➢ Some states are so called ‘no-fault states’, indicating it doesn’t matter which driver ➢ Personal injury protection coverage is mandatory in some states and not in others; ➢ By default, the cost for vehicle repair is paid for by the at-fault driver.
  • The requirements of auto insurance:
➢ In the majority of states, vehicle owners are required to have auto insurance; ➢ Exceptions are Virginia and New Hampshire that don’t require insurance, though at-fault drivers are still liable; ➢ Some states offer alternative options like bonds or cash deposits.
  • The total loss threshold to determine a ‘salvage’ status:
➢ Thresholds range from 50% to 100% (more information in the table below); ➢ In Iowa, for example, a ‘total loss’ can be designated when the total cost to repair damage amounts to 50% of a vehicle’s value while in Texas 100% is required; ➢ Some states do not have a specific threshold and instead use a special ‘total loss formula’ instead that includes the pre-accident value, cost of repairs, and scrap value.

Total Loss Threshold Across The US

State Threshold State Threshold State Threshold
Iowa 50% Tennessee 75% Idaho TLF
Oklahoma 60% Virginia 75% Illinois TLF
Nevada 65% West Virginia 75% Maine TLF
Arkansas 70% Wyoming 75% Massachusetts TLF
Indiana 70% Florida 80% Montana TLF
Minnesota 70% Missouri 80% New Jersey TLF
Mississippi 70% Oregon 80% New Mexico TLF
Wisconsin 70% Colorado 100% Ohio TLF
Alabama 75% Texas 100% Pennsylvania TLF
Kansas 75% Alaska TLF Rhode Island TLF
Kentucky 75% Arizona TLF South Dakota TLF
Louisiana 75% California TLF Utah TLF
Maryland 75% Connecticut TLF Vermont TLF
Michigan 75% Delaware TLF Washington TLF
Nebraska 75% Georgia TLF
North Dakota 75% Hawaii TLF

Check Of The VIN By State

Vinforless vehicle history report is a great tool to know the complete story on a used car. You can use our service at any time no matter where you are. Visit our website to access some basic resources that you may need to evaluate your options better. When looking for a state-specific concerns – you might be interested in:
  • Title Request for the Vehicle;
  • Disasters and Theft;
  • Emissions and Safety Inspection Locations;
  • State Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV);
  • Accidents Statistics.
When you have any car-specific concerns:
  • Car Safety Ratings;
  • Car Recalls Checking by VIN;
  • Automotive Reviews;
  • Automotive Market Values.