Instant VIN
Capture API

Automate vehicle onboarding with our specialized VIN OCR. Extracts 17-character VINs from windshields and chassis with intelligent character correction.

POST /v1/vin
curl -X POST 
https://api.structocr.com/v1/vin \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_KEY" \
-d '{"img": "data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/4A..."}'
RESPONSE 200 OK
{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "vin": "1M8GDM9A6KP042788",
    "confidence": "High",
    "carrier_type": "windshield"
  }
}

Built for Automotive Business

Smart Correction

Automatically fixes common OCR confusions based on allowed VIN characters (e.g., correcting 'I' to '1', 'Q' to '0').

Multi-Surface Support

Trained on diverse datasets to read from curved windshields, B-pillar stickers, metal plates, and registration documents.

Low Latency

Optimized for mobile workflows. Process vehicle images in under 1 second to speed up check-ins and quotes.

Glare Removal

Advanced pre-processing algorithms filter out glass reflections and shadows common in outdoor scanning.

Carrier Detection

Intelligently identifies the source type (e.g., 'windshield' vs 'sticker') to provide context.

Clean JSON

No parsing required. Get the normalized 17-character VIN string directly in your API response.

Dot-Matrix Support

Specialized models trained to read dot-matrix (stippled) fonts often found on chassis and engine blocks.

Privacy First

We process images in-memory and delete them immediately after extraction. No vehicle data is stored.

VIN OCR Process

How it works

Integrate vehicle data capture into your insurance or fleet app in minutes.

01

Capture Image

User snaps a photo of the VIN (Windshield, Door Jamb, or Document) via your mobile app or web interface.

02

AI Analysis

We locate the VIN and apply character logic to filter out illegal characters (like I, O, Q) for cleaner results.

03

Extracted Data

Receive the corrected 17-character VIN and confidence score instantly to pre-fill your forms.

response.json
{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "vin": "1M8GDM9A6KP042788",
    "confidence": "High",
    "carrier_type": "windshield"
  }
}
Data Output

Exact Data Extraction

Our API focuses on the most critical data point: The 17-character VIN. It automatically normalizes results (uppercase, no spaces) and filters out disallowed characters.

VIN (17 chars)

Key: vin

Confidence Score

Key: confidence

Carrier Type

Key: carrier_type

Trusted by Automotive Leaders

From insurance apps to auction houses, businesses rely on our VIN accuracy.

Scanning VINs from windshields used to be a nightmare due to glare. StructOCR handles it perfectly, speeding up our quoting process by 40%.

David Miller
Product Manager, InsurGo
InsurTech

We audit thousands of cars weekly. The bulk API processing allows our field agents to reconcile inventory in minutes instead of hours.

Elena Rossi
Operations Director, FleetMaster
Fleet Management

The low latency is impressive. Our mobile app feels snappy, and the character correction saves our users from manual typing.

James Carter
CTO, AutoSecure
Vehicle Security

Built for Developers,
Optimized for Automotive

We abstract away the complexity of computer vision, giving you a clean endpoint to verify vehicles.

Rapid Integration

Standardized REST API that works with any language (Python, Node, Go). Get up and running in minutes.

High Availability

Built on serverless edge infrastructure ensuring 99.99% uptime for your mission-critical fleet apps.

Auto-Correction Logic

Stop writing RegEx. We handle the 17-char validation and character correction logic for you.

Clear Documentation

Comprehensive guides and code samples to help you handle edge cases like older vehicles or damaged plates.

Precise Data Extraction and Seamless Integration with AI-powered OCR API.

Empower your solutions with automated data extraction by integrating best-in class StructOCR via API seamlessly.

No credit card required • Full API access included

Frequently Asked Questions