50-State Title Search

Vehicle title search.

Check any US vehicle for salvage, rebuilt, flood, or lemon title brands across all 50 state DMVs. Powered by the federal NMVTIS database.

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2024 Electra Vision S

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Dual-Motor AWD

Top Speed

162 MPH

Efficiency

124 MPGe

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What our title search catches

Every title brand that follows a vehicle across state lines — plus commercial-use flags and transfer history.

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All 50 State Titles

Title search across every US state DMV — salvage, rebuilt, flood, lemon, and junk brands.

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Flood Damage Check

Flood-damaged vehicles from hurricanes and floods that may have been retitled in another state.

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Rebuilt & Prior Salvage

Vehicles that were previously totaled and rebuilt — often retitled as 'reconstructed' or 'restored'.

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Commercial Use Flags

Prior use as a taxi, police cruiser, rental fleet, or commercial vehicle.

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Title Transfer Timeline

Every title transfer date and state where the vehicle was previously registered.

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Direct data from the federal NMVTIS database — the only title system that aggregates all 50 states.

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Buy used with clarity.

Our data engine processes millions of records to provide an organized, easy-to-read dossier on any car in seconds.

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All data is cross-referenced with government and insurance records.

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Real-time API fetching means you don't wait for your intelligence.

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2021 Audi A4 45 TFSI

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1 Open Recall: Fuel Pump Replacement Required

Engine & Technical Specs

Engine

2.0L I4 Turbo

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Transmission

7-Spd Auto

Fuel Type

Premium Unl.

Assembly

Ingolstadt, DE

Cylinders

4 Cylinders

Three steps to precision data

1. Enter VIN or Plate

Input any US-based license plate number or the 17-digit VIN.

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2. We Fetch Public Data

Our system queries federal, state, and environmental databases instantly.

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3. Read Your Report

Review specs, recalls, and safety data in one beautifully formatted dashboard.

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NMVTIS-sourced title records from all 50 state DMVs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a vehicle title search?

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A vehicle title search checks whether a car has any title brands on record — salvage, rebuilt, flood, lemon, or junk — across all 50 state DMVs. Title brands are permanent state-issued labels that follow a vehicle through every owner and every state.

Why should I run a title search before buying?

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Title brands dramatically reduce a vehicle's value, affect insurance eligibility, and can indicate hidden safety issues from prior damage. A clean title check is the single most important step before paying for a used car.

Are title searches legal?

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Yes. Title information is public record in all 50 states and does not fall under DPPA privacy restrictions. Only the personal information of the current owner is protected.

What title brands should I watch for?

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The most serious are 'salvage' (declared a total loss), 'rebuilt' (salvage that was repaired), 'flood' (water damage), 'lemon' (manufacturer buyback), 'junk' (not safe for road), and 'hail' (significant hail damage). Each varies in severity and state definition.

Can a car with a salvage title be safe to drive?

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Possibly — if the damage was minor and the repairs were done properly. But a salvage title means an insurer declared the cost of repair exceeded the car's value. Always have a mechanic inspect before purchase, and expect 20-40% lower resale value.

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Why Title Washing Happens

Some unethical sellers 'title wash' by retitling salvage vehicles in states with weaker branding laws, then selling them as clean-title vehicles in states with stricter standards. NMVTIS was created by Congress specifically to stop this — and our title search queries the same database.

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State Variations

Each state has slightly different title brand definitions. What counts as 'salvage' in California may be 'total loss' in Texas and 'reconstructed' in Florida. A federal NMVTIS title search catches all of these regardless of the brand name used.

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Before You Buy

Run a title search before signing any paperwork. A clean title adds confidence; a branded title should prompt serious negotiation or a walk-away. Pair the title search with a pre-purchase mechanic inspection for the safest used car buying process.