Vehicle Validation by License Plate in RUNT

Verifik’s Vehicle Validation API allows you to query official information registered in Colombia’s Registro Único Nacional de Tránsito (RUNT) using the vehicle’s license plate number as the main identifier.

This integration is ideal for companies in the automotive, financial, insurance, and mobility sectors that need to confirm the authenticity of vehicle data before approving transactions, issuing insurance policies, or performing control and compliance procedures.

What information does the API return?

When a license plate query is made, the API returns updated data directly from RUNT, including:

• Vehicle license plate number
• Make, line, and model
• Class and service type
• Current status (active, canceled, pending)
• Registration date
• Registration entity
• Ownership and registration information

This data enables verification of the existence, legality, and operational status of the queried vehicle.

API Reference

Endpoint

https://api.verifik.co/v2/co/runt/vehicle-by-plate

Headers

Name	Value
Accept	application/json
Authorization	Bearer <token>

Parameters

Name	Type	Required	Description
documentType	string	Yes	Document type. Allowed values: CC, CE, PA, RC, NIT.
documentNumber	string	Yes	Document number of the owner of the vehicle, without spaces or periods.
plate	string	Yes	Vehicle plate to consult.

Request

Node.js

import axios from "axios";

const { data } = await axios.get("https://api.verifik.co/v2/co/runt/vehicle-by-plate", {
	params: {
		documentType: "CC",
		documentNumber: "123456789",
		plate: "ABC123",
	},
	headers: {
		Accept: "application/json",
		Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.VERIFIK_TOKEN}`,
	},
});
console.log(data);

Python

import os, requests

url = "https://api.verifik.co/v2/co/runt/vehicle-by-plate"
headers = {"Accept": "application/json", "Authorization": f"Bearer {os.getenv('VERIFIK_TOKEN')}"}
params = {"documentType": "CC", "documentNumber": "123456789", "plate": "ABC123"}
r = requests.get(url, headers=headers, params=params)
print(r.json())

Response

200

{
	"data": {
		"informacionGeneral": {
			"noLicenciaTransito": "10021312347",
			"estadoDelVehiculo": "ACTIVO",
			"tipoServicio": "Particular",
			"claseVehiculo": "CAMIONETA",
			"marca": "MAZDA",
			"linea": "CX-30",
			"modelo": "2021",
			"color": "MACHINE GRAY",
			"noMotor": "PY402912330",
			"noChasis": "3MVDM2WLAML234946",
			"noVin": "3MVDM2WLAML234946",
			"cilidraje": "2488",
			"tipoCarroceria": "WAGON",
			"fechaMatricula": "17/10/2020",
			"tieneGravamenes": "NO",
			"organismoTransito": "SECRETARIA DISTRITAL DE MOVILIDAD DE BOGOTA",
			"prendas": "NO",
			"clasificacion": "AUTOMOVIL",
			"tipoCombustible": "GASOLINA",
			"noPlaca": "ABC123",
			"puertas": "5"
		},
		"datosTecnicos": {
			"pesoBrutoVehicular": "1939",
			"noEjes": "2",
			"pasajerosSentados": "5"
		},
		"soat": [
			{
				"noPoliza": "355100023467200",
				"fechaExpedicion": "03/10/2023",
				"fechaVigencia": "17/10/2023",
				"fechaVencimiento": "16/10/2024",
				"entidadExpideSoat": "SEGUROS COMERCIALES BOLIVAR S.A",
				"estado": "VIGENTE",
				"tipoTarifa": "221"
			}
		],
		"polizasResponsabilidadCivil": [],
		"tecnoMecanica": [
			{
				"vigente": "NO APLICA"
			}
		],
		"solicitudes": [
			{
				"noSolicitud": "124539870",
				"fechaSolicitud": "17/10/2020",
				"estado": "AUTORIZADA",
				"tramitesRealizados": "Tramite matricula inicial",
				"entidad": "SECRETARIA DISTRITAL DE MOVILIDAD DE BOGOTA"
			}
		]
	},
	"signature": { "message": "Certified by Verifik.co", "dateTime": "March 14, 2024 2:23 PM" },
	"id": "DWTV2"
}

404

{
	"code": "NotFound",
	"message": "Record not found."
}

409

{
	"code": "MissingParameter",
	"message": "missing documentType. missing documentNumber. missing plate"
}

Notes

• RUNT provides comprehensive vehicle information including technical specifications and legal status.
• SOAT (Seguro Obligatorio de Accidentes de Tránsito) is mandatory accident insurance in Colombia.
• "VIGENTE" status indicates active/current insurance policies.
• Vehicle status "ACTIVO" means the vehicle is currently registered and operational.

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Business Use Cases

The RUNT vehicle query API by license plate is used across multiple industries:

• Insurance and financial companies: To verify vehicle assets before granting loans or issuing policies.
• Mobility and transportation companies: To validate the legal and technical status of associated vehicles.
• Used car marketplaces: To confirm registration details and prevent fraud.
• Government or regulatory entities: To perform automated cross-checks for audits or oversight processes.

Compliance & Data Quality

Compliance, availability, and accuracy

The API connects directly to official sources such as RUNT, ensuring:

• Verified and up-to-date information.
• High availability and optimal response times.
• Regulatory compliance with KYC, KYB, and AML standards.
• Data protection in accordance with Law 1581 of 2012 and the regulations of the Superintendence of Transportation.

Verifik continuously monitors source availability and updates its service to ensure operational continuity and data reliability.

Additional technical information

• Method: GET
• Response format: JSON
• Update frequency: Real-time, according to RUNT source
• Official source: Registro Único Nacional de Tránsito (RUNT), Colombia
• Coverage: Nationwide

About Verifik

Verifik is an identity verification and compliance platform that connects companies with official data sources across Latin America. Its API solutions automate KYC, KYB, AML, and vehicle validation processes — reducing fraud risk and strengthening digital trust.