# Is there a free site I can use to check a license plate?

**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-free-site-i-can-use-to-check-a-license-plate/423096
**Category:** Factual Questions
**Created:** [October 17, 2007, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-free-site-i-can-use-to-check-a-license-plate/423096 "2007-10-17T22:00:16Z")
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### Author: ![diggleblop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ac91a4/32.png) [@diggleblop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggleblop)
#### Post date: [October 17, 2007, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-free-site-i-can-use-to-check-a-license-plate/423096/1 "2007-10-17T22:00:16Z")

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Are there sites I can use to check the license plate of a car that’s parked on my grandmother’s farm, without calling the cops etc… I know there are sites you can use, but it cost money.

You know, I’d like to do it myself, see who it belongs to. Is there such a free site? Thanks

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### Author: ![bonitahi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7993a0/32.png) [@bonitahi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bonitahi)
#### Post date: [October 17, 2007, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-free-site-i-can-use-to-check-a-license-plate/423096/2 "2007-10-17T22:42:17Z")

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In my state you can get the name, address, and DOB of the registered owner if you send them 50 cents (I sent a check for 50 cents).

Online go to you state DMV. It should be listed there