Free Pennsylvania VIN Check

In Pennsylvania, a salvage title indicates that a car is too dangerous to be driven. Unfortunately, many scammers will masquerade a car’s salvage condition by presenting forged documents.

Fancy owning a certain car? Make sure you know full well the car you are trying to buy. Run a Pennsylvania VIN check to review vehicle history.

VinCheck.info gathers information on thefts, accidents, sales, titles, specifications, and more from official US government sources across the country. These information are collated into a database to provide free vehicle history to the public. Search based on the 17-digit VIN or the license plate number.

Pennsylvania Resources for Car Drivers and Owners

Pennsylvania (nicknamed Keystone State) is the 5th most populous state with about 13,011,844 residents. The state can be found in the northwestern part of the US. Pennsylvania covers a territory of about 46,055 square miles. The capital city is Harrisburg, while the largest city in terms of population is Philadelphia. There are 4,267,811 automobiles registered in Pennsylvania as of 2019. The average car insurance cost is $427 (minimum) and $1,476 (full coverage).

Pennsylvania DMV

DMV services in the state, such as vehicle registration and titling, are provided officially by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). You need to request their services online or in person to access these services:

Pennsylvania Vehicle Information Request

Aside from car history reports another way of getting vehicle information is by submitting a Request For Vehicle Information form to:

Department of Transportation
Bureau of Driver Licensing
Vehicle Record Services
P.O. Box 68691
Harrisburg, PA 17106-8691

Include a money order of $11 (for each record) or $36 (for each certified record) when submitting a request form. Make sure the check or money order is made payable to the “Commonwealth of PA.” The agency does not accept cash.

Other Resources for Car Drivers/Owners

Why Should I Run a Pennsylvania VIN Check?

Check for accidents. Many used cars being sold are affected by serious issues that even the sellers would not admit to their buyers. Safety may not be as important to them as making a profit. A VIN check report may help you confirm the veracity of their claims. According to the details provided by the 2019 IIHS report, in 990 fatal traffic crashes, 1,059 people were killed. Pennsylvania’s crash fatality rate was lower than the national crash fatality rate (1.03 vs 1.10 per hundred million vehicle miles) in 2019.

Check for thefts. According to the FBI’s 2019 Crime in US reports, Pennsylvania had a total of 12,390 incidents of motor vehicle theft in 2019. If you accidentally purchased a stolen vehicle, you have little to no compensation if law enforcement confiscated the car. Worse, you might be considered criminally liable for owning a stolen car. Do not hesitate to do a VIN check to rule out any anomalies.

Check for title brands. Flood, hail-damage and salvage titles are critical title brands that can easily determine the worthiness of a car. These titles can make or break a car deal in an instant because of the impression they provide to buyers. While Pennsylvania is not among the states that are most prone to natural disasters, car owners should not be complacent as they may still encounter damaged cars from other states.

Check for other critical information and records. Our free VIN check offers a range of crucial checks including:

Vehicle Specifications
Safety Ratings
Market Value
Fuel Efficiency
Warranty/Manufacturer Recall
Title Records
Sales Records
Lien Records

Run an Pennsylvania VIN Check to uncover the full-story of your next vehicle.