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Instantly verify guns, vehicles, phones, bikes, and electronics against 100+ law enforcement, insurance, and carrier databases. Results in 3 seconds.

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2 free checks · No credit card · Results in 3 seconds · Works on iOS & Android

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Databases Checked
3 sec
Average Result Time
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Verified Users
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Accuracy Rate

What Are You Verifying Today?

Click any category — each runs parallel checks across all relevant databases simultaneously. Buyers AND sellers both protected.

Gun Serial Number Lookup
🔥 Top Search

Gun Serial Number Lookup

ATF, NCIC, HotGunz + 50 state police databases

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Vehicle VIN Check

Vehicle VIN Check

NICB, NHTSA, DMV records from all 50 states

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Phone IMEI Check

Phone IMEI Check

GSMA, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile carrier blacklists

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License Plate Lookup

License Plate Lookup

State DMV records + theft database cross-check

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Bicycle Serial Check

Bicycle Serial Check

BikeIndex (700K+ bikes) + 529 Garage + police

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Laptop & Electronics

Laptop & Electronics

Apple, Dell, HP, Samsung + insurance databases

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Scan Barcode or QR
📱 App Feature

Scan Barcode or QR

Use your camera to scan any item instantly

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Paste Listing URL
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Paste Listing URL

Facebook, OfferUp, Craigslist, eBay — we extract for you

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Live Verification Activity

IMEI
iPhone 15 ProPhoenix, AZ
CLEAN
VIN
2023 Toyota CamryDallas, TX
CLEAN
SERIAL
MacBook Pro M3Los Angeles, CA
FLAGGED
GUN
Glock 19 Gen 5Phoenix, AZ
CLEAN
PLATE
2021 F-150Scottsdale, AZ
CLEAN

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3 Steps. 3 Seconds. Full Protection.

1

Enter Any Identifier

Type or scan your IMEI, VIN, serial number, or license plate. Or paste a Facebook Marketplace / OfferUp / Craigslist listing URL and we'll extract the identifier automatically.

2

Parallel Database Scan

We simultaneously query FBI NCIC, GSMA, NICB, ATF, HotGunz, BikeIndex, all 50 state law enforcement systems, carrier blacklists, and insurance theft records. All at once.

3

Get Trust Score + Certificate

Receive a 0–100 Trust Score with a source-level breakdown showing exactly which databases returned results. Download a PDF certificate or share a link directly with your buyer.

For Sellers

Prove Your Items Are Legitimate.
Sell Faster. Get More Money.

Buyers are increasingly savvy — they ask for verification before paying. A SafeOrStolen certificate attached to your listing removes doubt instantly, builds trust, and gets you full price.

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Verified Certificate

Generate a shareable PDF proving your item is clean — commands higher sale prices

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Shareable Link

Send buyers a direct link to your verified result — no login required to view

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3-Second Results

Check before you list, not after — protect your reputation as a seller

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Legal Protection

Documented due diligence protects you if a buyer later claims the item was stolen

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For Pawn Shops, Dealers & Resellers

Compliance Is Required.
We Make It Automatic.

Most U.S. states legally require pawn shops to verify items against stolen property databases before accepting them. SafeOrStolen automates that compliance with unlimited checks, timestamped PDF certificates, and bulk CSV processing — all for one flat monthly fee.

  • ✓Unlimited verifications — no per-item cost
  • ✓Timestamped PDF certificates for every transaction
  • ✓Bulk CSV upload — verify 100 items at once
  • ✓Full audit trail for law enforcement requests
  • ✓API integration with your existing POS system
  • ✓Multi-user seats for your entire staff
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  • ♾️ Unlimited verifications
  • 📄 PDF compliance certificates
  • 📊 Bulk CSV upload
  • 🔌 Full REST API access
  • 📋 Audit trail + export
  • 👥 5 staff user seats
  • 📞 Dedicated support line
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What Our Users Say

★★★★★

"SafeOrStolen paid for itself week one. Caught a stolen MacBook worth $1,800. Now I check every single item that comes through the door — it's non-negotiable."

Mike T.
Pawn Shop Owner, Phoenix AZ
✓ Verified Business Plan subscriber
★★★★★

"Ran the VIN on a Craigslist Honda Civic before I drove 2 hours to look at it. Came back salvage title. Saved me from a $12,000 disaster."

Sarah K.
Used Car Buyer, Houston TX
✓ Verified Pro Plan subscriber
★★★★★

"At gun shows you can't be too careful. The ATF cross-check plus HotGunz gives me real peace of mind on every private sale. Worth every penny."

James R.
Private Firearms Collector
✓ Verified Pro Plan subscriber
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The Only Stolen Item Checker With a Mobile App

Barcode scanning, QR codes, offline history — check items on the spot at garage sales, gun shows, pawn shops, and car lots.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is SafeOrStolen really free to start?▼
Yes — you get 2 full verifications completely free with no credit card required. After that, plans start at $0.99 for a single check or $4.99/month for 50 checks.
What databases does SafeOrStolen check?▼
We query 100+ sources in parallel including FBI NCIC, GSMA Device Registry, NICB (vehicles), ATF eTrace (firearms), all 50 state law enforcement databases, carrier blacklists (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile), BikeIndex, HotGunz, and insurance theft claims.
How does the license plate lookup work?▼
Enter any U.S. license plate number and select the state. We cross-reference DMV records, law enforcement stolen vehicle databases, and insurance theft claims to return a comprehensive result in about 3 seconds.
Can I use SafeOrStolen as a seller to prove my item is legitimate?▼
Absolutely. Run a check on your own item, then download the PDF certificate or share the direct verification link in your listing. Verified listings command higher prices and sell faster.
What should I do if an item comes back flagged as stolen?▼
Do not purchase the item. Do not alert the seller. Contact your local police department with the verification result. Our PDF report includes all the database references law enforcement will need.
Does the Business plan work for pawn shops?▼
Yes — it's designed for pawn shops. Unlimited checks, timestamped PDF certificates, bulk CSV upload, compliance audit trail, and API integration with POS systems. Many states require pawn shops to check stolen databases — we automate that.
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