HIN Decoder API

Introducing the HIN Decoder API – Your key to unraveling the mysteries of 12-digit HINs. Trusted by State DMVs for over 7 years, it not only validates HINs but also unveils boat details like make, year, and more. Get typo suggestions, format insights, and company info. Unlock the secrets of watercraft effortlessly.

About the API:  

Unlocking Marine Mysteries with HIN Decoder API

Unveil the hidden details of watercraft effortlessly with the HIN Decoder API – your comprehensive solution for deciphering Hull Identification Numbers (HINs). Trusted by numerous State DMVs for over seven years, HINDecoder is the go-to tool for boat identification, validation, and in-depth information retrieval.

Accurate Validation

With HINDecoder, you can ensure the authenticity of a 12-digit HIN with ease. It performs a thorough validation check, helping you avoid errors and discrepancies in the identification process.

Rich Data Retrieval

Discover a treasure trove of boat details at your fingertips. HINDecoder not only validates HINs but also provides valuable information, including the make, year, serial number, model (or close approximations), and more. This wealth of data empowers you to gain insights into any watercraft's history and specifications.

MIC Typo Suggestions

HINDecoder goes the extra mile by offering suggestions for correcting Manufacturer Identification Code (MIC) typos. Ensure accuracy and avoid potential errors in your records.

Comprehensive Insights

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the HIN structure with format type detection. HINDecoder also offers detailed information on why a particular HIN might be invalid, streamlining your data analysis process.

Company Information

Access vital company information associated with the HIN. Retrieve details such as company status, address, and website effortlessly, enabling you to establish connections and partnerships more effectively.

International Maritime Codes

HINDecoder extends its capabilities to include checks for IMO (International Maritime Organization) numbers, ENI (European Number of Identification) numbers, state registration numbers, and state-issued HINs, ensuring you have a complete picture of the vessel's regulatory compliance.

 

What this API receives and what your API provides (input/output)?

Pass the HIN code and receive comprehensive insights. 

 

What are the most common use cases of this API?

  1. Boat Registration and Compliance Checking: State DMVs and marine authorities can integrate the API into their registration systems to automatically validate and retrieve detailed information about boats during the registration process. This ensures that registered boats comply with regulations and have accurate records.

  2. Insurance Underwriting: Insurance companies can use the HIN Decoder API to assess the risk associated with insuring specific watercraft. By verifying boat details such as make, model, and year, insurers can determine appropriate coverage and premiums.

  3. Boat Purchase and Resale: Boat buyers and sellers can utilize the API to verify the accuracy of information provided during the sale of a used boat. This helps in ensuring transparency and trust between parties, reducing the risk of fraud.

  4. Marine Parts and Services Providers: Businesses that supply marine parts or offer repair and maintenance services can use the API to quickly identify a boat's make and model based on its HIN. This ensures they provide the right parts or services, improving customer satisfaction.

  5. Marine Enthusiast Websites and Apps: Websites and mobile apps catering to boating enthusiasts can integrate the HIN Decoder API to offer users the ability to decode and validate HINs for educational or research purposes. This feature can enhance the overall user experience and provide valuable information to enthusiasts.

 

Are there any limitations to your plans?

Besides the number of API calls available for the plan, there are no other limitations.

API Documentation

Endpoints


Pass the HIN code you want to decode and receive the data in JSON format. 



                                                                            
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/2648/hin+decoder+api/2670/decoder
                                                                            
                                                                        

Decoder - Endpoint Features

Object Description
HIN [Required]
Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            {"OrigHIN":"wnz22260e575","IsCIN":false,"UsedHIN":"WNZ22260E575","IsValid":false,"IsValidMIC":true,"InvalidReasons":["HIN does not match any valid Format","Invalid but in circulation"],"InCirculation":true,"HINType":"","IsVIN":false,"Year":"","Company":"Washington Homemade Boats","ModelName":"","SerialNo":"NA","IsStateIssued":true,"SuggestMICTypos":"","IsENI":false,"IsIMO":false,"IsStateReg":false,"IsUSCGNo":false,"CompanyStatus":"Federal or State Agency","CompanyAddress":" Wa Mic For State Issued Hins","Website":"","NumRecalls":0}
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Decoder - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/2648/hin+decoder+api/2670/decoder?HIN=MVIPK003G607' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 


    

API Access Key & Authentication

After signing up, every developer is assigned a personal API access key, a unique combination of letters and digits provided to access to our API endpoint. To authenticate with the HIN Decoder API REST API, simply include your bearer token in the Authorization header.
Headers
Header Description
Authorization [Required] Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.

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HIN Decoder API FAQs

The HIN Decoder API is a web service that allows you to decode and validate Hull Identification Numbers (HINs) associated with watercraft. It retrieves detailed information about the boat, such as its make, year, serial number, and more, and can suggest corrections for Manufacturer Identification Code (MIC) typos.

You can use the API by making HTTP requests to its endpoint, passing the HIN you want to decode as a parameter. The API will respond with a JSON or HTML formatted output containing the decoded information.

The API can decode 12-digit HINs, which are commonly used for boat identification.

Yes, the API is designed to handle HINs from various regions and can provide information on international boats, including checks for IMO and ENI numbers.

The HIN validation process is highly accurate, ensuring that the provided HIN conforms to the correct format and structure. It also offers reasons for invalid HINs.

The HIN Decoder API returns detailed information about a watercraft based on the provided HIN. This includes validation status, make, model, year, serial number, company information, and reasons for invalid HINs, all in a structured JSON format.

Key fields in the response include "IsValid," "Company," "ModelName," "Year," "InvalidReasons," and "SuggestMICTypos." These fields provide insights into the HIN's validity and associated boat details.

The response data is organized in a JSON format, with key-value pairs representing various attributes of the HIN. For example, "IsValid" indicates the validity of the HIN, while "Company" provides the associated manufacturer.

The API provides information such as HIN validity, boat make and model, year of manufacture, company details, and suggestions for correcting MIC typos. It also includes reasons for invalid HINs.

The data is sourced from trusted databases used by State DMVs and marine authorities, ensuring high accuracy and reliability in the information provided about watercraft.

Data accuracy is maintained through regular updates and validation checks against official records. The API also provides feedback on invalid HINs, helping users identify discrepancies.

Typical use cases include boat registration verification, insurance underwriting, used boat sales validation, and marine parts identification. The API enhances transparency and trust in these transactions.

Users can utilize the returned data by checking the "IsValid" field to confirm HIN authenticity, referencing "Company" and "ModelName" for identification, and using "InvalidReasons" to address any discrepancies.

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