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Dutch License Plate Data

Validate Dutch license plates and retrieve detailed vehicle information from RDW data. Brand, model, color, build year, and more available instantly.

Key Features

Everything you need to validate data with confidence

RDW Official Data

Vehicle data from the official Dutch RDW database. Always current and reliable information.

Vehicle Details

Get make, model, color, build year, and more. Complete vehicle information in one call.

Insurance Status

Check if the vehicle has valid WAM insurance. Important for rental and verification services.

All Format Support

Supports all Dutch license plate formats. Old, new, and special formats like export and trade plates.

Real-time Data

Data fetched directly from RDW. No cached or outdated information.

Simple API

Just the license plate needed. We handle formatting and lookups automatically.

Use Cases

See how businesses use this API

1

Car Rental Verification

Validate vehicle details before rental. Verify insurance status and vehicle specifications.

2

Insurance Claims

Auto-fill vehicle information during claims. Reduce manual data entry and improve accuracy.

3

Vehicle Dealerships

Quickly look up vehicle details. Streamline the buying and selling process.

4

Parking Management

Validate vehicles entering parking facilities. Check permissions and restrictions.

PHP

Simple Integration

Validate license plates with just a few lines of code

$client = new \ApiCheck\Client('your-api-key');

$result = $client->validateLicensePlate([
    'plate' => '123-ABC'
]);

if ($result->isValid()) {
    echo $result->getMake();     // Volkswagen
    echo $result->getModel();    // Golf
    echo $result->getYear();     // 2020
    echo $result->isInsured();   // true
}

Why Choose ApiCheck?

Built for developers, trusted by businesses

Official data from Dutch RDW database

Supports all Dutch license plate formats

Average response time under 100ms

Includes insurance status (WAM)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions

What data is available?

We provide comprehensive vehicle data including make, model, color, build year, fuel type, cylinder capacity, mass, insurance status, and more from the official RDW database.

Which license plate formats are supported?

We support all Dutch license plate formats including current format, side-codes, export plates, trade plates, and special vehicle plates. Just enter the characters, we handle the formatting.

How current is the data?

Data is fetched in real-time from the official RDW database. This ensures you always have the most current vehicle information available.

Can I check insurance status?

Yes! The API returns the WAM (insurance) status for each vehicle. This is crucial for rental services, insurance verification, and fraud prevention.

Is this service GDPR-compliant?

Yes, all vehicle data is sourced from the official RDW database and processed within the EU. We do not store any lookup data, ensuring full GDPR compliance.

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