NMVTIS API

Access ** comprehensive vehicle history data** , through the NMVTIS API, combining official NMVTIS title and risk records with other trusted data sources to verify vehicle status, assess risk, and support informed decision-making.

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NMVTIS-Verified Vehicle History Data

Get trusted title and risk data to support validation, compliance, and decision-making workflows

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NMVTIS API

Retrieve vehicle history data using VIN-based GET or POST requests with an API key, username, and password. The NMVTIS API returns structured responses in JSON or XML format, including title, brand, odometer, theft, and salvage records, with data sourced from NMVTIS and additional vehicle history sources.

  • NMVTIS-backed vehicle history data via REST API with API key authentication
  • Responses available in JSON, XML, or HTML formats
  • Title, brand, and history record retrieval using the VIN
  • Sample data available for testing and integration

Ideal for:

Dealerships, lenders, insurance providers, compliance platforms, government agencies, and automotive SaaS products

API Documentation

Trusted Vehicle History Data with NMVTIS Coverage

Capabilities and features of the Vehicle History API, including NMVTIS data

NMVTIS official data

Access federal title and brand records from the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System

Title history and brand verification

Track title status and identify salvage, rebuilt, flood, junk, and total loss brands

Odometer checks

Detect mileage inconsistencies and potential rollback

Theft records

Check if a vehicle has been reported stolen and whether it has been recovered

Salvage and loss records

Access total loss, junk, and salvage records reported by insurers and recyclers

Accident and damage records

Access accident history and damage indicators to assess vehicle condition

Additional vehicle history signals

Access data beyond NMVTIS for broader analysis and reporting

Vehicle History Endpoint

// Vehicle History API (includes NMVTIS data)

const res = await fetch(
  "https://api.vinaudit.com/api/vin/vehicle-history/?key=YOUR_API_KEY&vin=VIN_NUMBER"
);
200 OK

{
  "status": "success",
  "count": 1,
  "data": {
    "vin": "VIN_NUMBER",
    "title_records": [...],
    "brand_records": [...],
    "odometer_records": [...],
    "history_events": [...],
    "nmvtis_source": true
  }
}

Running History and Title Checks at Scale

Support dealers, lenders, insurers, and platforms with vehicle history data that includes NMVTIS title, mileage, and risk records.

For Digital Products & Apps

Embed VIN-based history checks with NMVTIS title records to validate vehicle status and surface risk signals in user-facing apps.

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For Dealers or Dealer Groups

Verify title records and assess vehicle condition before acquisition or resale using vehicle history data that includes NMVTIS records.

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For Finance Companies

Evaluate borrower vehicle risk using NMVTIS title brands, theft status, and broader vehicle history records during underwriting

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For Insurance Companies

Review vehicle history, including NMVTIS title data, prior damage signals, and theft activity, to support claims and underwriting

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For Online Marketplaces

Screen listings for inconsistencies in title, mileage, and reported condition using NMVTIS records and vehicle history data

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For Analytics Platforms

Analyze title history, mileage trends, and risk indicators from NMVTIS and other vehicle history sources.

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For Automotive Data Providers

Enhance existing datasets with NMVTIS title, theft, and salvage records alongside broader vehicle history data.

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Use Cases:  NMVTIS API in Action

Use NMVTIS-backed data to make informed vehicle decisions with greater confidence

Automotive Fraud Detection

Identify anomalies in vehicle history data, including NMVTIS-backed records, to flag potential fraud or misreporting

Insurance

Borrower Vehicle Risk Profiling

Evaluate vehicle risk using historical records, title data, and NMVTIS-approved indicators

Finance

Risk & Stability Assessment

Predict future vehicle values using historical and multi-source vehicle data for lending and planning decisions

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Vehicle History Analysis

Monitor recalls and safety events using vehicle history data from multiple sources

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Recall & Safety Event Monitoring

Assess vehicle risk and stability using historical records and NMVTIS-supported data signals

Dealer Groups

Depreciation Forecasting

Verify title, mileage, and ownership records using vehicle history data, including NMVTIS

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See How We Help Automotive Businesses

Jiarui Liu

Assistant Professor of Marketing, New York University Stern

"I have benefited from the data provided by VinAudit across several research projects. VinAudit consistently delivers high-quality, detailed, and well-structured data on vehicle specifications, which supports my research on consumer electric vehicle purchase decisions and their environmental impact. "

Steve Greenfield

General Partner, Automotive Ventures

"VinAudit has done an impressive job compiling an extensive repository of automotive build, market, and history data into a uniquely unified platform that quietly powers some of the most innovative companies and products in our industry."

Anoop Tiwari

Principal, A9i

"Over more than two decades in digital automotive, I’ve seen how rare it is to find a data partner that combines broad market visibility with the flexibility needed for real-world implementation. VinAudit stands out for its comprehensive view of the U.S. retail automotive market and its support for production-grade automotive integrations."

Bart Stone

Founder, DealerWebsites.com

"VinAudit has been our primary data supplier since 2015, delivering consistently reliable VIN-level data to power multiple aspects of our dealer websites platform year after year."

Tyler Hall

CEO, Drivably

“VinAudit has been an exceptional data partner, delivering the most comprehensive data on vehicles in the US market and enabling seamless integration with our platform to power in-depth, real-time insights for our clients."

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

NMVTIS (National Motor Vehicle Title Information System) is a U.S. database that provides vehicle title, brand, mileage, theft, and salvage records reported by state agencies, insurers, and recyclers.

The NMVTIS API returns vehicle history records including title history, brand status, odometer readings, theft records, and salvage or loss events. These records are sourced from NMVTIS and additional vehicle history data sources to support validation and risk assessment.

Developers query the NMVTIS API using VIN-based GET or POST requests with API credentials. Responses are returned in JSON or XML format for integration into applications.

The NMVTIS API helps identify risks such as title discrepancies, odometer rollback, theft history, and salvage or loss records, supporting validation before transactions or underwriting decisions.

Data is reported by state DMVs, insurance companies, salvage yards, and law enforcement agencies under federal requirements.

The NMVTIS API provides access to official NMVTIS records, including title, brand, mileage, theft, and salvage data. It may also include additional vehicle history data from industry reporting sources such as insurers and auctions to support broader validation and risk assessment.