How to lookup a license plate (sometimes) by using only free Open Source methods. This is OSINT gold
This week’s private investigator training video explains step-by-step how to (sometimes) trace a license plate to find the owner’s name and address using only free, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), online resources so you can do this from the privacy of your own home!
1. Verify the tag (license plate) really belongs to the vehicle you see it on. Easy.
2. Turn the tag into a VIN (vehicle identification number). Easy.
3. Turn the VIN into a name and/ address. Harder, but it can sometimes be done.
Follow the video to lean exactly how to run a license plate without a permissible purpose and no follow-up audit by the Department of Motor Vehicles!
WARNING: Some of the sites I share with you in this video may be scams and rip-offs! I do NOT endorse any of these sites. Uses them, but don’t pay them a dime (unless you are absolutely sure they will do what they promise they’ll do for you).
To learn more about using Public Records OSINT, please check out my Public Records Mini-Course: shadowanyone.com/public-recor...
In the meantime, remember... do the right thing, even if it’s the hard thing.
Committed to your success,
Larry Kaye,
Private Investigator &
#1 Best Selling Author
P.S. - Don't miss my special report, If You Want to be a Private Investigator Give Up... Unless you Do These Three Things. You can get it for free on the home page of my blog at www.ShadowAnyone.com
Resources by Larry Kaye:
Skip Tracing Course (With Free Bonus Public Records Mini-Course!): beamazingproductions.podia.co...
Public Records Mini-Course: shadowanyone.com/public-recor...
Surveillance Course: shadowanyone.com/about-the-gu...
Process Server Course: shadowanyone.com/pstraining/i...
51 Weird Tricks book: www.amazon.com/dp/B07RV4HXB9/
51 Dirty Tricks book: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
How to Make a Citizen’s Arrest ebook: www.amazon.com/How-Make-Citiz...
How to Make Money as a Private Investigator Paperback Book (In Stock): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
How to Make Money as a Private Investigator ebook: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Smarter Selling for Private Investigators course (AKA The Missing Manual): shadowanyone.com/missingmanual/
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Thanks Larry. But unfortunately that’s them is showing 0 results for the vin# any other suggestions?
@ShadowAnyone
Жыл бұрын
Gregory, There's no 100% reliable way to do this with pure OSINT, however, I do have a playlist of methods that may help you with tracing a tag. You can find it here: kzread.info/head/PLHLZRyvs-1efILpKR9kyYtzGR9oCoSa-i
Those OSINT resources and tools are great leads! As always, perform vetting and due diligence on any info. Thanks Larry Kaye, PI (Retired)!
@ShadowAnyone
Жыл бұрын
100%, John! Great addition to the conversation!
@maxianoacosta
9 ай бұрын
did u try it.. did t work for me
Didn't know it was that simple! Watch out road ragers!😂😂😂
This was pretty great! This is a good tool to stick in the filing cabinet, should the need ever arise. Neat tie-in with the flag!
@ShadowAnyone
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Topia! That's a great way to look at it (as a good tool)!
This was such a helpful video thank you! 🙌🏾🙏🏾
@ShadowAnyone
11 ай бұрын
Thanks, Egypt! It took over 8 hours of editing!
@EgyptBXO
8 ай бұрын
Lol I bet editing can be a long process!
@909heartbreak8
29 күн бұрын
How was it helpful when everyone in the comments is saying it doesnt work, including myself
Do you know any alternatives to thatsthem? I tried running the vin check and nothing came up for a few cars..
Quite good! Thatsthem did not return any info for me (I searched my VIN and have the same car for 7 years), everything else works. I feel like a spy 🕵️♀️ Thanks to you, I now run a background check on everyone. I checked a doctor I’m considering going to and he only had 1 speeding ticket from 18 years ago and no other court cases and a 900k house paid off, looks like a solid dude, I now feel comfortable being his patient.
@ShadowAnyone
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Raina! All my best to you!
Thank Larry, very handy information.
@ShadowAnyone
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Raymond! Always good to hear from you!
Can one just get the plate or vin information and to the the DMV for public records?
Thanks Larry, how could I go about searching for traffic stops or violations that occur out of the individual’s county/state? I have the DOB, plate #, VIN, even SSN.
@ShadowAnyone
Жыл бұрын
The easiest way is to run the person's driving history record (sometimes called an abstract) through the state DMV that his or her license is issued through. You'll see all traffic violation convictions back for about 36 months regardless of location/state. Alternatively, you can build an address history on the individual including every county he or she lived or worked in for the last 7 years or so then search county by county.
@rainacherienne1010
Жыл бұрын
@@ShadowAnyone I just lately realized that what you described here is exactly why background check companies ask for our addresses in the past 7 years.
In the "Thats Them" site the name does not appear. Any other suggestions?
How do I hide info from someone who is trying to track and possibly hurt me?
Thanks Larry!
@ShadowAnyone
Жыл бұрын
It's my pleasure, Jim! Thanks for watching.
Thank you Larry
@ShadowAnyone
6 ай бұрын
It's my pleasure, Gigabyte.
Hi Larry, thanks for another great video...very informative. What is the mapping software you use?
@ShadowAnyone
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mike! Although I try to never visit or use Google for anything. Their mapping and street-view are great (as you would expect from an overly invasive, privacy killing company).
Does anyone have a way of getting a vin number from a license plate in england?
@tamarabain8345
6 ай бұрын
look up recalls for the license plate number
I ran the VIN and is not showing anything
@judystevens6888
4 ай бұрын
Your video was great help I got VIN # put went I put it in says can’t be found for address of the car owner she almost killed me luckily I had my safety helmet on while riding my bike
@ocis
27 күн бұрын
@@judystevens6888anything happen to her or no
I have a vin and plate number from a security camera. Still can't find owner for an Oregon vehicle. any recommendations?
@ShadowAnyone
11 ай бұрын
Hey, Bill. There's no 100% reliable way to do this with pure OSINT, however, I do have a playlist of methods that may help you with tracing a tag. You can find it here: kzread.info/head/PLHLZRyvs-1efILpKR9kyYtzGR9oCoSa-i I hope that helps.
@jetshows
11 ай бұрын
@@ShadowAnyone thank you very much
I found the vehicle info but when i went to thatthem it said there were zero results..
@dantegomez163
Ай бұрын
Real
@Heartattackackackack
Ай бұрын
Same here
Hi what was that list site you sed for the county municipal? The website looks different.
@ShadowAnyone
Ай бұрын
The municipal court website of each county will differ from one another in terms of design.
It’s making me pay If I want to get License plate checked All I need is the car model
What if im from canada and cant put in a state
I want to buy a car on facebook market, but the price is too good to be true. I need to know this stuff. Thank u!
Didn't work with license plate I used
Hello Larry I am trying to locate the owner of a vehicle. Because l want to get title transfer into my name. Are there any legal methods l can use to do this?
@ShadowAnyone
11 ай бұрын
Lenny, What you're asking is about "skip tracing". That's finding someone and there are many, many legal ways to do that depending on the information you have to start with. If all you have is a license plate number, here’s one thing you can do… Write a letter to the truck owner. Put it in an envelope with your return address and a first class stamp on it, but don’t seal the envelope. Write a letter to your state Department of Motor Vehicles asking them to forward your letter to the truck owner. Because the letter to the truck owner is unsealed, the DMV can review what you’ve written and insure the forward request is for legitimate purposes. There’s a good chance they will forward your letter to the truck owner. I hope that helps!
@Lenny4400
11 ай бұрын
@@ShadowAnyone can l use the Vin number with this process? The DMV would not release the owner information to me because of the Privacy Act.
@Lenny4400
11 ай бұрын
How much would you charge to locate the owner of l only have a Vin number
@ShadowAnyone
11 ай бұрын
Yes, you can use this process with only a VIN.
@Lenny4400
11 ай бұрын
@@ShadowAnyone I do not know the owner of the car.
i find vin numbers by looking up recalls for that license plate
@ShadowAnyone
6 ай бұрын
Good contribution to the conversation, Tamara! Thanks!
doesnt work but offers to if you pay money.
This dont work
Its scam they ask you money to look it up
@carlosferdinand9047
20 күн бұрын
Yes this video is outdated
That's invasion of privacy
The information you are disseminating is extremely dangerous to peoples privacy
@Infiniteplanezyt
4 ай бұрын
This is just for private investigator reasons.
@banginzaza
2 ай бұрын
Good! If you act right you have nothing to worry about. But I doubt you do.
Any other free sites you can recommend to run a vin on besides thatsthem ? Thanks
@ShadowAnyone
11 ай бұрын
Hey, Jay. I don't have another good recommendation for a site like that and, while there's no 100% reliable way to lookup a license plate with pure OSINT, I do have a playlist of methods that may help you with tracing a tag. You can find it here: kzread.info/head/PLHLZRyvs-1efILpKR9kyYtzGR9oCoSa-i I hope that helps.
Certain states like Pennsylvania you won't find diddly because of the states information acts, California is another one. I don't know all states but there are a few you can't get anything from.
It’s not working it’s taking me to a site to pay? I tried Thats Them, can you help new to find out a plate information. Just need there name.
@spotlessautocare6
4 ай бұрын
did u ever figure it out ?
Is it possible to find previous owners of a phone number? I have a old friend I would like to find but I can't remember their whole name and how it's spelled. But I have their first name, old number and town where they might still live.
@ShadowAnyone
Жыл бұрын
Yes, P.I.'s routinely do this kind of locate. All my best to you!
@kiddgroovy
Жыл бұрын
@@ShadowAnyone So are you saying I have to hire a PI? Is there no other way to do it without hiring someone?
@ShadowAnyone
Жыл бұрын
I usually explain it like this… I could make my own furniture, but by time I buy the supplies and tools, then trying to make a clean cut, connect a good right angle and stain or finish the item… well, it takes more time, money and effort than it’s worth to me. So I just go buy my furniture from a place that makes it the right. The same with investigations. A lot can be done by any private citizen, but the time, money and effort to learn the sources and methods, tricks and traps may not be worth it.
@kiddgroovy
Жыл бұрын
@@ShadowAnyone it definitely might be worth it.. this friend I'm trying to find had the best vagina I've ever experienced in my life. I need to find this lady!🐳🐳🐳
@TheBossGi
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂