> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://devhub.autograb.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://devhub.autograb.com/eu-autograb-api-doc/vehicle-search/vrm-search.md).

# Plate Search

Find vehicle information from a vehicle registration mark.

### Overview

The Vehicle Registration API allows you to search for a vehicle by supplying its number plate. The request requires a region, the state (dependent on the region), the number plate, and the API key. It will return either a matching vehicle or a null.

If a matching vehicle cannot be identified in all cases, we will return the `upstream_vehicle` field, allowing you to identify how the relevant road transport authority describes the car. Depending on your use case, you may wish to allow front-end users to manually classify the vehicle using the guide to fill out a Facet-style[ search](/eu-autograb-api-doc/vehicle-search/facet-search.md).

{% openapi src="/files/bupYK34BudsRm0rodLbg" path="/v2/vehicles/registrations/{plate\_number}" method="get" %}
[api.yaml](https://content.gitbook.com/content/UWFflqogjrikg0l4Uu7e/blobs/rh4EUz8x3YOrX155oCZN/api.yaml)
{% endopenapi %}

## Features

You can request more data than the standard payload by leveraging the features described below.

{% hint style="info" %}
Ensure your commercial agreement has these features enabled if you require them.
{% endhint %}

### **Build Data**

```json
"build_data": {
        "vin": "WAUZZZ8V7K1028938",
        "make": "AUDI",
        "model": "A3",
        "features": [
            {
                "code": "0A1",
                "value": "2 doors"
            },
            {
                "code": "0AE",
                "value": "Front stabilizer bar"
            },
            {
                "code": "0B2",
                "value": "Wheelbase"
            },
        ],
        "build_date": "2019-03-20"
```

{% hint style="info" %}
Refer to [Factory Build Data](/eu-autograb-api-doc/vehicle-data/factory-build-data.md) reference material for more information on supported OEMs.
{% endhint %}

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