How to Check Vehicle Owner Details by Registration Number

The government has now simplified the ways to obtain vehicle owner details. Today, you can check the vehicle owner's name by registration number with just a few clicks. This facility becomes very useful if you want to verify the information of the second-hand vehicle you may be planning to buy.  

 

You can even provide the vehicle number in case you wish to file a complaint against rash driving. All you have to do is go online and visit the website to check vehicle details by number plate. 

 

Read on to know the ways through which you can check vehicle owner’s names with the vehicle’s registration number.

You can choose either of the following two methods to check the vehicle owner’s name by registration number:

 

1.Via SMS 

You can check the name of a vehicle’s owner by the registration number through SMS within a few minutes. All you need to do is send an SMS and the details will be sent to your number. Follow these steps to get the details on your number:

• Step 1: Enter the following number in the recipient section - 77382 99899

• Step 2: Type - VAHAN <Space> Vehicle Registration Number

• Step 3: Hit send!

 

2.Through VAHAN

This is the official Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in India website. You can trace the vehicle owner’s name by using the vehicle number on this website easily. All you need to do is follow the steps outlined below:

• Step 1: Visit the official VAHAN website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

• Step 2: Click ‘Known Your Vehicle Details’ on navigation menu on top

• Step 3: Log in through your registered mobile number (If you do not have an account, you can register as a new user with the ‘Create Account’ option.)

• Step 4: Enter the registration number and the verification code

• Step 5: Submit and check the details

With the above methods to check details of a vehicle by number plate, you can get the desired information you want in a matter of seconds.

 

You may come across a few instances where you may need to check vehicle owner names by registration number. Some common instances are:

 

• If you are buying a used vehicle

Before you buy a used vehicle, it is important to know the details of the car or bike thoroughly. Checking the registration certificate and insurance validity of the vehicle can help you make an informed decision.

 

• If a hit and run incident has occurred

Whether you are in a hit-and-run accident or see someone dealing with such an issue, you can use the above-mentioned methods to know about the offender. This can help get the necessary compensation via legal recourse.

 

• Accidental damages

Suppose your car suffers damages due to an accident, and there is a dispute between the third party and you. In such a case, you can track the details of the owner with the help of the car’s registration number easily. This can aid you avoid any kind of road rage and take legal action if necessary.

• During vehicle inspection

The authorities will be able to verify the details of your vehicle through the online VAHAN portal during their vehicle’s inspection procedure. It rejects the necessity of carrying the hard copies of the documents related to the vehicle. You can also submit the necessary scanned documents uploaded in your DigiLocker app. The authorities can then verify them through the VAHAN portal.