VIN and HIN Plate Manufacturing for Vehicle Importers and Builders
Aluma Photo-Plate Co. is a VIN and HIN plate manufacturer for vehicle importers and for vehicle, trailer and boat builders. We produce VIN tags, HIN plates, U.S. Coast Guard capacity plates, VIN barcode labels, chassis data plates, tire pressure labels, weight chart plates and emissions data plates in production quantities, for verified organizations only.
We don't accept one-off replacement orders from individual vehicle or boat owners.
Replacing a plate on one vehicle or boat? We are not able to help with single vehicles or boats. Contact your state motor vehicle agency about a VIN, or the boat registration authority in your state about a HIN. Both handle inspections and replacement numbers.
VIN Tags
VIN Tags
VIN plates, VIN tags and data labels for vehicle importers and manufacturers.
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HIN Tags
What Is a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)?
A vehicle identification number is the 17-character code that identifies an individual vehicle, much like a fingerprint. VIN plates, sometimes called chassis plates, carry that code on cars, trucks, trailers, buses and other over-the-road vehicles. See our VIN plates page for the full range we produce.
What Is a Hull Identification Number (HIN)?
A hull identification number is the 12-character serial number that identifies an individual boat. Boat manufacturers must mark every boat they produce with a primary and secondary HIN, and many boats also need a U.S. Coast Guard capacity plate. See our HIN plates page for details.
Requirements vary by state, so check with your state boating agency and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Volume VIN and HIN Programs
We produce VIN and HIN plates for organizations that need consistent identification across many units, including vehicle importers and trailer, vehicle and boat manufacturers. Every plate in an order is produced to the same approved proof, so number 500 matches number 1.
Every new account is verified before we quote.
Applications
- Vehicles imported in volume
- Trailers and boat trailers
- Trucks, buses and specialty vehicles
- Boats, pontoons and personal watercraft
- RVs and campers
- Commercial and industrial equipment
Past Customers
- Choice Trailers
- Maryland Mustang
- Amigo Trucks
- Southworth Trucking
- Great Western Leasing
- Suzuki
- Sheppard Truck Co.
- G&H Towing
- Ron Carter Truck Division
Why Organizations Order From Aluma Photo-Plate Co.
- Verified accounts only. We confirm every buyer before we quote, so plates go only to legitimate businesses.
- Consistent production runs. One approved proof covers the whole order.
- Print, stamp or emboss. Permanent Metalphoto® printing, or stamped and embossed variable data on aluminum or stainless steel.
- One supplier for the full set. VIN and HIN plates, capacity plates, data plates and compliance labels from the same production team.
Durable and Long-Lasting VIN and HIN Plates
We use photo-anodized aluminum with our Metalphoto® printing process. Our plates are UV resistant and rated to last up to 20 years in harsh environments, from road salt to saltwater.
How Volume Orders Work
Step 1
Verify your organization. Tell us who you are, what you import or build, and your expected volume.
Step 2
Send your specification. Share a sample, drawing or photo with dimensions, plus the VIN or HIN data for each unit. Please do not photograph samples next to a ruler or tape measure.
Step 3
Review your quote. We send pricing and a production lead time.
Step 4
Approve the proof. Production starts only after you approve a proof.
Stamping and Embossing Options
We offer stamping, embossing and permanently printed copy. For stamped or embossed programs, we can supply pre-printed templates so your team marks the variable data in house, or we can add each unit's data in the open fields for you.
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Start a VIN or HIN Plate Program
Tell us what you import or build, your volume and your timeline. Our team will review your organization and come back with a quote.
VIN and HIN Plate FAQs
Common questions from importers and manufacturers about our VIN and HIN plate programs.
Do you take orders for a single vehicle or boat?
No. We produce VIN and HIN plates only for verified organizations ordering in volume. For a single vehicle, contact your state motor vehicle agency. For a single boat, contact the boat registration authority in your state.
Who qualifies for a VIN or HIN plate program?
Established businesses we can verify, including vehicle importers and vehicle, trailer and boat manufacturers.
Can one order include both VIN and HIN plates?
Yes. We produce VIN plates, HIN plates, capacity plates and compliance labels, so a program covering vehicles, trailers and boats can come from one supplier.
Do you ship outside the United States?
Yes. Every plate is made in our Houston facility, and we ship internationally.
