Using the service and prices

License plate search is a paid service because the data comes from official vehicle registers. Prices vary by provider, but 16500.fi offers clear and affordable pricing with no hidden fees.

For example, a 16500.fi register search costs €3.00–€5.90, depending on whether you want basic details, history or full details, and whether you search by SMS or online.

There's no free service that gives you a car owner's name by plate number. Traficom's vehicle register data isn't public in the sense that it could be shared without a fee or a purpose.

Paid services such as 16500.fi are the only way to get vehicle owner details legally and reliably.

16500.fi also lets you look up vehicle details easily by SMS. Type the plate number in a text message (e.g. ABC-123) and send it to 16500. You'll get the vehicle's basic details and the owner's name in reply, if available.

For full register details, add “T3” before the plate number and text it to 16500. Example: T3 ABC-123.

SMS search is available anytime, even without internet access, and the reply usually arrives within seconds.

License plate search works almost in real time. Whether you search online or by SMS, you'll usually get the results within seconds.

16500.fi is designed for fast, reliable use – especially when you need the information urgently.

16500.fi is a fully Finnish, customer-focused option. 16500 offers a lighter and more agile way to search by plate number, with no mandatory registration or hidden fees.

Pricing is simple: you only pay for what you use. The service works quickly both online and by SMS, and you can get personal support when needed – directly, with no middlemen.