Vehicle · Reverse Lookup
Find a vehicle's registration and owner details starting only from its engine or chassis number — built for the cases where the RC number isn't on hand.
Overview
What the RC Reverse Search API does
FinHub's RC Reverse Search API resolves full registration certificate details — registered owner, vehicle class, RC status and registration number — from an engine number or chassis number alone, matched against VAHAN/RTO-sourced records. It closes the gap when applicants supply only a chassis plate or engine block reading, without slowing down underwriting or claims verification.
Inputs
- Engine number OR chassis number
- Consent artifact ID
Returns
- Vehicle registration number
- Registered owner name
- Make, model & vehicle class
- RC status & registration date
POST /v1/vehicle/rc-reverse
How it works
Three steps to a verified result
Submit engine or chassis number
Send either identifier with a consent artifact over a single authenticated call.
We match against RTO records
FinHub resolves the vehicle's registration number and owner from RTO-sourced records.
Get the full RC profile
Receive registration and owner details, sealed to your audit trail, ready for review.
Use cases
Where teams use RC Reverse Search
- Underwriting when only a chassis or engine number is available
- Insurance claims investigation and fraud checks
- Used-vehicle history verification before resale financing
- Recovery and repossession tracing
FAQ
RC Reverse Search API — FAQs
Common questions about FinHub's RC Reverse Search API.
Yes. The RC Reverse Search API resolves registration and owner details from an engine number or chassis number alone, without needing the RC number upfront.
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