How To Lookup A License Plate

Here’s the safe way to do a license plate lookup. Free tools won’t show the owner. A legal search can, if you have a valid reason.

Location / Contact

5015 Madison Ave A90, Sacramento, CA 95841
info@lancethepi.com • (916) 312-3185
Hours: Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm

Role / Purpose

Under the DPPA, you need a permissible purpose (lawsuit, hit-and-run, insurance claim, fraud, debt recovery, service of process). I confirm this before I search.
Authority: DOJ DPPA Overview.

Types / Variations

Standard: plate number + state.
With VIN/photo: helps confirm a match.
State differences: timing and data notes vary.

Proof / Results / What You Get

Owner’s name and address (when allowed)
Vehicle details (when available)
Delivery by email/secure link. Full refund if no records.

Why Proper License Plate Lookup Matters

Legal results are safer and usable in court and with insurers. No risky shortcuts.

Why Hire Lance The PI

I’m a licensed private investigator with 25+ years’ experience. Fast, compliant, guaranteed.

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All lookups require a permissible purpose.
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Lance The PI License Plate Lookup

Complete the form to get the registered owner's name and address. 🔒 Our Money-Back Guarantee We believe in transparency and results. That’s why we offer a 100% Money-Back Guarantee on all license plate and VIN lookups. If we are unable to locate any records for the license plate or VIN you provide, we’ll refund your payment—no questions asked. Please note: No refund will be issued if the record exists but is protected under the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA). This means access to the information is legally restricted. No refund is issued for incorrect or incomplete plate/VIN numbers submitted by the customer. ✅ Accurate information + no results = full refund 🚫 Protected record or bad input = no refund We’re committed to providing fast, legal, and confidential results—or your money back.

Name

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

License Plate Number or VIN Number(Required)

Enter the vehicle's license plate or number or the VIN Vehicle Identification Number

Select State To Search(Required)

Your Name(Required)

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Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

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How did you hear about us?(Required)

Please describe how you found our website: Example, YouTube Video, ect.

Money-Back Guarantee Acknowledgment(Required)

I understand and agree to the Money-Back Guarantee terms for license plate or VIN lookups.

Refunds are issued only if no records are found for the license plate or VIN provided. No refund will be given if the results are marked "Protected under the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA)", or if incorrect or incomplete information is submitted.

Consent(Required)

I agree to the DPPA policy.

You may conduct a motor vehicle records search only for a purpose permitted under the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act of 1994 (“DPPA”), 18 U.S. Code § 2721 et seq., as amended. By proceeding, you represent that you have read and understand the terms of the DPPA, and that you are conducting your search for a purpose authorized by the DPPA. You understand and agree that your use of this service and of the results of your motor vehicle records search for any purpose other than a DPPA permitted purpose may subject you to liability under the DPPA.

Consent(Required)

I agree.

Please be aware that the information obtained may not always be accurate and up to date as we do not create, verify, or guarantee the accuracy or the amount of information provided through our service. The availability and accuracy of information is largely dependent on various public sources from which the information is aggregated. By using our service you agree to comply with the conditions set forth in our terms of service. Information obtained through our service is not to be used for any unlawful purposes such as stalking or harassing others, or investigating public officials or celebrities. Violators may be subject to civil and criminal litigation and penalties.

There are no refunds If no records are located or the plate information is suppressed under DPPA. You are paying for a private investigator to perform the search.

DPPA Permissible Purpose(Required)

Litigation/Pre-litigation: For use in connection with any civil, criminal, administrative, or arbitral proceeding in any federal, state, or local court or agency or before any self-regulatory body, including the service of process, investigation in anticipation of litigation, and the execution or enforcement of judgments and orders, or pursuant to an order of a federal, state, or local court.

Debt Recovery/Fraud Investigation: For use in the normal course of business by a legitimate business or its agents, employees, or contractors, but only— (a) to verify the accuracy of personal information submitted by the individual to the business or its agents, employees, or contractors; and (b) if such information as so submitted is not correct or is no longer correct, to obtain the correct information, but only for the purposes of preventing fraud by, pursuing legal remedies against, or recovering on a debt or security interest against, the individual.

Government Agency: Use by a government agency, but only in carrying out its functions.

On Government Behalf: Use by any person acting on behalf of a government or law enforcement agency, but only in carrying out the agency’s functions.

Insurer/Claims Investigation: Use by an insurer or insurance support organization, or by a self-insured entity, or its agents, employees, or contractors in connection with claim investigation activities, anti-fraud activities, rating or underwriting.

Motor Vehicle Safety: In connection with motor vehicle safety or theft, or driver safety (except by or for a motor vehicle manufacturer).

Employment: Use by an employer or its agents or insurer to obtain or verify information relating to a holder of a commercial driver’s license that is required under Chapter 313 of Title 49 of the United States Code.

Towing/Impounded Vehicle: For use in providing notice to the owners of towed or impounded vehicles.

Private Investigator: Use by a licensed private investigative agency or licensed security service for a purpose permitted in one of the items listed above.

You will be required to select a DPPA Permissible Purpose when placing your order. By inputting your response, you are certifying to Lance Casey & Associates that you are in, and assume full responsibility for, compliance with the DPPA and you agree to indemnify, defend and hold Lance Casey & Associates harmless from any breach of the DPPA by you, your agents or contractors and any damages, fees and costs associated therewith. Information from this file may not be used to determine a consumer’s eligibility for credit, insurance or employment, pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, (15 U.S.C. Sec 1681).

Describe your permissible purpose(Required)

Example: I was involved in a hit and run in Sacramento County on 3/23/2025. I need the registered owner's name and address to take them to small claims court.

Supporting Documents

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Copy of police report, copy of judgment, ect.

License Plate Lookup(Required)

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