Vehicle History Reports

In order to conduct a vehicle history search, you must be a member in good standing with the AMA, CAA or AAA. Not a member? Become one now.


Protect yourself when buying a used car. Find out if the vehicle has previously been reported stolen, written off, or involved in a collision.

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Reports do not include name and personal information for the vehicle's current and previous owners.

CARFAX

Using the Vehicle Identification Number, a CARFAX vehicle history search report provides:

  • Details on whether the vehicle has been reported stolen, rebuilt or salvaged.
  • A chronological look at the number of times the vehicle was registered.
  • Odometer reading (if reported).

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CarFAX sample report pdf

CarProof VERIFIED

Provides the following data about cars that are, or have been, registered in Canada:

  • Canadian registration history.
  • Lien search status.
  • Export data.
  • Insurance records, which includes any reported insurance claims (except BC).
  • Odometer reading (if reported)


We charge for the CarProof VERIFIED report prior to processing the request.

To obtain vehicle information, please ensure the Vehicle Information Number you provided is correct, and that the vehicle has previously been registered in Canada.


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CarProof™ VERIFIED Report Information Sheet pdf

Alberta Vehicle Information Report (VIR)

Learn about a vehicle's history and make an informed decision before buying or selling a vehicle previously registered in Alberta. Find out:

  • Whether there's a lien on the vehicle.
  • The odometer reading (if reported).
  • Vehicle registration details.

Note: The VIR provides information about a vehicle's registration history for Alberta only.

If the vehicle identification number provided is incorrect, or if the vehicle has never been registered in Alberta, you will be charged for the VIR even though you will not obtain results.


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VIR report sample pdf

VIR Information Sheet pdf


Complete the Vehicle information report form pdf if you prefer to come in to an AMA Registries office to request a search.