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Used vehicle checks in British Columbia

Start with a factory sheet, then use the official checks and transfer steps for the vehicle's current or most recent registration jurisdiction.

Build a factory sheet

Factory data and recall notices stay free. Recall notices are matched by year, make, and model, not the exact VIN.

Decode a 17-character VIN

Spaces and dashes are removed automatically.

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Type or paste a VIN. Spaces and dashes are removed.

National checks

British Columbia checks

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    Vehicle claims history report

    ICBC claim history for eligible vehicles.

    It is not a complete Canada-wide vehicle history or ownership record.

    Paid; ICBC displays the current price in its service.

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    Vehicle status search

    BC vehicle status information offered by ICBC.

    The official page controls fields and availability; Factory VIN does not submit a search on the user’s behalf.

    Free where ICBC makes the public status search available.

Transfer guidance

For a private sale, complete ICBC’s transfer paperwork, verify the VIN on the vehicle and documents, and arrange insurance and registration through an Autoplan broker.

Official sources and review date

Authority: Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC). Last verified: 2026-08-31.