A Texas license plates are aimed at keeping track of that car and who it belongs to. This record of information is so that in case the car is involved in an accident, criminal activities, trespassing or abandoned, the car owner can be traced. License plates need to be regularly updated and this is done by ensuring your vehicle’s tags are always renewed, regular smog checks and keeping your auto insurance current.
There are some different types of license plates in Texas depending on your needs. For example, if you own a vehicle your plates will be different from those of a motorcycle or truck. If the plates are for a particular organization, they can decide to apply for plates that are a bit customized. People with disabilities can also apply and get special plates. These types of plates are known as the disability parking plates.
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Adam, we are sorry to hear about having your vehicle stolen. Unfortunately our Texas license plate lookup does not have a vehicle trace capability. Our resources only reference the information that is on record and we do not offer tracing services. If you haven’t filed a police report then this should be done as well as letting your auto insurance company know and the Texas DMV. Our resources are solely for referencing public information online. Please reach out if we can be of further assistance.
What to do if your vehicle was stolen in Texas
1. Contact your local Texas police department and file a report
2. Notify your auto insurance company about your stolen vehicle
3. Let the Texas DMV know about your vehicle being stolen
4. Cancel any bank cards that may have been in the vehicle
My car was stolen in 2014. My social security card was stolen as well. It was a white 1994 Acura Integra. The last location it was located in was Victoria, Texas. I even remember my SSN as well. I\’m happy to prove it. I have my birth certificate and birthplace as well. I genuinely want to get the situation resolved and get the thief taken into custody. I appreciate it, thank you. The first three letters of the license plate were CMU. It was stolen in Jacksonville, Florida. That\’s where I\’m located now.
Received a toll violation for a vehicle sold in 2015. Please verify what vehicle is registered with the personal Texas plate DNTTRP and who the owner is. Thank you
My wife\’s car has tag #cjp 3434 and we have toll tag. Driver of a 2015 Chevy truck has tag #cpj3434 and somehow NTTA is getting them mixed up and I am paying some of his tolls. Just want to know if he lives near me to argue with NTTA.
Abandoned
Seeing if it has a clean title and value of vehicle
Hi,
I am looking for a license plate with my name on the plate. Can i get that?
Rene, there are only certain allowable reasons you can run a Texas license plate lookup or California license plate search. You will need to read through the terms of this search and what is allowed by the DPPA and CPPA for vehicle record resources
my car was a vw nothback i sold in california in 2003 to a person in texas and want to locate it. I only have a license plate number from california.
A trailer was left on my property and I need to contact the owner for them to remove it.