Instant 17-Digit VIN Decoder & Global Export Verification
Decode federal manufacturer build specifications, authenticate clean Texas Department of Motor Vehicles title status, and verify U.S. Customs (CBP) 72-hour export clearance before reserving your vehicle.
Why VIN Verification Is Critical for International Buyers
Purchasing a vehicle from the United States for international delivery requires rigorous title authentication to protect your capital and guarantee customs clearance.
Eliminating Auction Salvage & Flood Traps
Thousands of hurricane flood-damaged and salvage-rebuilt vehicles enter secondary auction markets every year. Our 17-digit verification queries federal NMVTIS archives to ensure the vehicle has never been stamped total loss.
U.S. Customs 72-Hour Port Clearance
Under Federal Regulation 19 CFR § 192, U.S. Customs must receive the original title 72 hours before ocean loading. If a vehicle has outstanding liens or title discrepancies, it will be seized at the port. We guarantee 100% clean title clearance.
Destination Port Customs Acceptance
Customs authorities in Dubai, Rotterdam, Bremerhaven, Lagos, and Tema require authenticated origin title certificates to register your vehicle. We provide Texas DMV notarized title transfer and legalized bills of lading.
Frequently Asked Questions About VIN Verification
The NHTSA VPIC database decodes the original manufacturer engineering data (engine displacement, horsepower, chassis type, restraint systems, and assembly plant). The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) and NMVTIS checks verify ownership history, title brand (Clean vs Salvage/Rebuilt), active financial liens, and customs export legality. I-O Autos validates both simultaneously.
Yes. You can enter any valid 17-digit VIN from any manufacturer worldwide. Our decoder will analyze the ISO 3779 serial number, plant of origin, and federal specifications, and outline title requirements for international shipping.
Every export vehicle comes with: (1) Original Clean Texas Certificate of Title, (2) Signed U.S. Customs Export Endorsement, (3) Official Commercial Invoice & Bill of Sale, (4) Ocean Bill of Lading (B/L) issued by Maersk/CMA CGM/Grimaldi, and (5) Marine Cargo Transit Insurance Certificate.
Absolutely. We welcome independent ASE-certified inspection companies (e.g. Lemon Squad, SGS, Bureau Veritas) to inspect any vehicle at our San Antonio showroom facility. We also offer interactive live 4K FaceTime/WhatsApp walkarounds where you can direct the inspector in real time.
Under ISO 3779 and federal standards established in 1981, the letters I, O, and Q are strictly forbidden in 17-character VINs to avoid visual and scanning errors with the numbers 1 and 0.