Free Stolen Item Checker. Ask the AI Anything.
Paste any IMEI, VIN, serial number, license plate, or marketplace URL — or just ask a question. We search police stolen-vehicle records (Arizona's TheftAZ) and police stolen-gun records (Ohio Attorney General), plus the BikeIndex stolen bike registry and SafeOrStolen's own theft reports.
Check for free. No credit card.
Need just one verification? Pay $3.99 with a free account. Verifying often? Get $14.99/month unlimited with the seller badge, installable web app, and PDF certificates included. Cancel anytime, 30-day refund.
What Are You Verifying Today?
Click any category — each runs parallel checks across all relevant databases simultaneously. Buyers AND sellers both protected.
🔥 Top SearchGun Serial Number Lookup
Police theft reports from 34 states, live Ohio records and SafeOrStolen reports
Vehicle VIN Check
SafeOrStolen community reports and public web results
Phone IMEI Check
SafeOrStolen community reports and public web results
License Plate Lookup
SafeOrStolen community reports and public web results
Bicycle Serial Check
SafeOrStolen community reports and BikeIndex checks
Electronics, Power Tools & Appliances
Serial checks using SafeOrStolen reports, public web results, and AI analysis
📱 App FeatureScan Barcode or QR
Use your camera to scan any item instantly
✨ NewPaste Listing URL
Facebook, OfferUp, Craigslist, eBay — we extract for you
Live Verification Activity
Activity shown is representative of platform usage patterns.
See What You Get — Instantly
Here's a real example of a SafeOrStolen verification result. Every check uses SafeOrStolen reports, public web results, and AI analysis, returning a clear verdict in about 3 seconds.
+ more databases checked
✓ SAFE TO PROCEED
This device has no theft reports and no carrier blacklisting across all checked databases. The IMEI structure is valid and matches an Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max manufactured in Q3 2024.
What if an item is flagged?
If an item comes back as STOLEN or FLAGGED, you'll see exactly which database flagged it, what was reported, and step-by-step instructions on what to do next. Never buy a stolen item accidentally.
3 Steps. 3 Seconds. Full Protection.
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.
Parallel Database Scan
We simultaneously query SafeOrStolen community reports, public web results, police gun theft records from 34 states and a national stolen-bicycle registry. All at once.
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.
Verify Before You Buy or Sell
See how SafeOrStolen checks a used item before you buy or sell.
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.
Verification Record
Generate a shareable Proof of Clean Purchase record showing what was checked and when
Shareable Link
Send buyers a direct link to your verified result — no login required to view
3-Second Results
Check before you list, not after — protect your reputation as a seller
Clear Context
Give buyers a dated record they can review alongside the identifier and your ownership documents
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 the relevant authorities requests
- ✓API integration with your existing POS system
- ✓Multi-user seats for your entire staff
- ♾️ Unlimited verifications
- 📄 Proof of Clean Purchase records
- 📊 Bulk CSV upload
- 🔌 Full REST API access
- 📋 Audit trail + export
- 👥 5 staff user seats
- 📞 Dedicated support line
Share Your Verification. Help Others Stay Safe.
Every verified item generates a shareable report. Post it in your listing, send it to buyers, or share with friends who are about to buy secondhand. Every share helps fight stolen goods.
Add to Your Listing
Paste your verification link directly into your Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, or Craigslist listing. Verified items sell 2x faster.
Send to a Friend
Know someone buying a used phone or car? Send them SafeOrStolen. Two free checks — no excuses.
PDF Certificate
Download a timestamped PDF proof of verification. Attach it to listings, emails, or keep for your records.
Every share helps protect someone from buying stolen goods
Backed, Listed & Verified
Independent third-party credentials you can verify yourself
Reviews on Trustpilot
Real reviews from real users — read what buyers and sellers say about us
Read Reviews ↗Crunchbase Listed
Verified company profile — funding, team, and product information publicly documented
View Profile ↗Press Releases
Featured on PRLog & IssueWire — official product launches and partnership announcements
Read Press →SafeOrStolen covers phones, vehicles, license plates, electronics, power tools, firearms, and bicycles in one place
Barcode scanning, QR codes, offline history — check items on the spot at garage sales, gun shows, pawn shops, and car lots.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Don't Get Burned.
Law enforcement seizes stolen property with zero compensation to buyers. Free to try. No credit card. 3 seconds. Protect yourself now.
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