How to Identify a Car’s Owner from the Registration Number?

The registration number of a car is a key piece of information for authorities and the general public alike. Surprised? Don’t be. You can easily track down the owner of a vehicle who has either blocked your car or bumped it and fled. We will now look at finding the owner of a vehicle using the license plate number.

How can I identify the owner of a vehicle by its registration number?

The PARIVAHAN portal allows you to find out the owner of a vehicle by its license plate number. Follow the simple steps below to do this.

• Step 1

Go to the PARIVAHAN official website:

• Step 2

Enter the registration number of the vehicle you wish to check.

• Step 3

Enter the verification code or CAPTCHA that is given on the webpage.

• Step 4

Click on “Check Status”

• Step 5

You will see all relevant information about the vehicle on your screen.

How can I identify the owner of a vehicle by using its registration number?

The VAHAN portal provides the details of vehicle registration in accordance with the MV Act 1988. The portal is compliant with different state and UT regulations. You can find the following information using the VAHAN portal.

• Name of the car owner
• Date of registration
• Fuel type and vehicle class (diesel or gasoline)
• The chassis number and engine number of the car (not in full).
• The vehicle’s model and manufacturer’s details
• Duration of car’s fitness
• PUC and Insurance Details
• The RC status of your car and the details of its financier
• Car’s emission standard

Follow the steps below to retrieve the car owner’s details using the VAHAN site.

• Step 2

Visit the official VAHAN website.

• Step 2.

You will see a menu at the top of the screen. Click on the menu, scroll to the bottom, and then click “Know Your Vehicle Specifications”.

• Step 3.

Fill in the registration number of the vehicle on the screen.

• Step 4.

Enter the human verification code, and then tap on ‘Search Vehicles’.

• Step 5.

You will see all the details about the vehicle on your screen.

How can I identify the owner of a vehicle by SMS using its registration number?

You can also send an SMS to the owner of the vehicle if you do not want to follow the above steps. Follow the below steps to learn more about SMS method.

• Step 2

You can enter your vehicle’s registration by typing VAHAN after the number. (Example: VAHAN UP65CFxxxx)

• Step 2.

Send the SMS to official after you have written the text above.

• Step 3.

You will receive the vehicle’s information by texting the above number. This includes the owner name, car make and model, RTO, insurance, and RC expiry date.

What scenarios can you use to locate the owner of a car by its registration number?

Find the owner of the vehicle in these situations.

• Accident:

Knowing the owner of your car is crucial when an accident results in serious injury or damage to the vehicle. Use one of the methods above to locate the owner immediately after the accident. You can use this information to file an FIR and also for an insurance claim.

• Case of hit and run:

Stopping a driver who has committed a hit-and-run is difficult. In this case, you have no choice but to take down the vehicle’s registration number. You can find the owner of the car using the above methods once you have the vehicle’s number.

• Buying an Used Vehicle

It is important to verify the previous owner’s information when purchasing a used car. Due to the increase in car theft, it is important that you verify the information of the previous owner, RC documents, insurance papers and PUC. Understanding how to locate a vehicle owner by number, which provides all vehicle information, is important.

• No Objection Certificate

The Regional Transport Office can track your vehicle details using the VAHAN or PARIVAHAN portals. In certain situations, a NOC may not be required.

To conclude:

Finding a car in an emergency can be difficult with lakhs of vehicles. The platforms make it easy to locate a vehicle owner using their registration number.