v1.0

Schema Reference

Complete reference for the VINModel request schema and DocumentHyperlink response format.

Dealer Information
Field Type Required Description Example
DealerCodestringRequiredUnique dealer identifier assigned by ATCTEST1
DealerNamestringOptionalFull legal name of the dealershipABC Motors
DealerAddressstringOptionalStreet address of the dealership456 Auto Drive
DealerCitystringOptionalCity where dealership is locatedPhiladelphia
DealerStatestring(2)OptionalTwo-letter state codePA
DealerZipCodestringOptionalZIP code of the dealership19104
DealerCountystringOptionalCounty where dealership is locatedPhiladelphia
DealerPhonestringOptionalDealership phone number215-555-1234
Transaction Information
FieldTypeRequiredDescriptionExample
TransactionStatestring(2)RequiredState where vehicle will be titledPA
TransactionTypestringRequiredP=Purchase, L=Lease, T=TransferP
TransactionCountystringOptionalCounty where transaction takes placePhiladelphia
TransactionCitystringOptionalCity where transaction takes placePhiladelphia
SaleDatedateOptionalDate of sale (YYYY-MM-DD)2024-01-15
Vehicle Information
FieldTypeRequiredDescriptionExample
VINstring(17)RequiredVehicle Identification Number1HGCV1F34PA123456
YearintegerRequiredModel year of the vehicle2023
MakestringRequiredVehicle manufacturerHONDA
ModelstringRequiredVehicle model nameACCORD
BodyStylestringOptionalVehicle body style code4D
GrossWeightintegerOptionalGross vehicle weight in pounds3500
EmptyWeightintegerOptionalEmpty/curb weight in pounds3200
VehicleTypestringRequiredType of vehicle (see Enum Values)PV
VehicleSubTypestringOptionalSubtype for specific categories
FuelTypestringOptionalVehicle fuel typeG
ColorstringOptionalPrimary exterior colorBlue
CylindersintegerOptionalNumber of engine cylinders4
MSRPdecimalOptionalManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price28000.00
NewUsedstringOptionalN=New, U=UsedU
Title Information
FieldTypeRequiredDescriptionExample
TitleNumberstringOptionalCurrent title number (if existing)
TitleStatestring(2)OptionalState where current title was issuedPA
TitleStatusstringOptionalCurrent title status (see Enum Values)0
TitleDatedateOptionalDate of current title2023-01-01
Odometer Information
FieldTypeRequiredDescriptionExample
OdometerReadingintegerOptionalCurrent odometer reading15000
OdometerBrandstringOptional0=Actual, 1=NotActual, 2=Exempt, 3=Exceeds0
OdometerDigitsstringOptionalNumber of digits on odometer (5 or 6)6
Pricing Information
FieldTypeRequiredDescriptionExample
PurchasePricedecimalOptionalTotal purchase price25000.00
TradeInValuedecimalOptionalValue of trade-in vehicle5000.00
RebatedecimalOptionalManufacturer or dealer rebate500.00
TaxCreditdecimalOptionalTax credit amount (e.g., EV)0.00
TaxPaidOutOfStatedecimalOptionalTax already paid in another state0.00
Buyer Information
FieldTypeRequiredDescriptionExample
BuyerLastNamestringRequiredLast name or business nameSmith
BuyerFirstNamestringRequiredFirst name (blank for business)John
BuyerMiddleNamestringOptionalMiddle name or initialA
BuyerSuffixstringOptionalName suffix (Jr., Sr., III)
BuyerAddressstringRequiredStreet address123 Main Street
BuyerAddress2stringOptionalAddress line 2 (apt, suite)
BuyerCitystringRequiredCityPhiladelphia
BuyerStatestring(2)RequiredState (two-letter code)PA
BuyerZipCodestringRequiredZIP code19103
BuyerCountystringOptionalCountyPhiladelphia
BuyerPhonestringOptionalPhone number215-555-5678
BuyerEmailstringOptionalEmail addressjohn@email.com
BuyerDOBdateOptionalDate of birth1985-06-15
BuyerDLNumberstringOptionalDriver's license number12345678
BuyerDLStatestring(2)OptionalDL issuing statePA
BuyerSSNstringOptionalSSN (last 4 or full)1234
BuyerTypestringOptionalI=Individual, B=Business, etc.I
Co-Buyer Information
FieldTypeRequiredDescriptionExample
CoBuyerLastNamestringOptionalCo-buyer's last name
CoBuyerFirstNamestringOptionalCo-buyer's first name
CoBuyerMiddleNamestringOptionalCo-buyer's middle name
CoBuyerAddressstringOptionalCo-buyer's address
CoBuyerCitystringOptionalCo-buyer's city
CoBuyerStatestring(2)OptionalCo-buyer's state
CoBuyerZipCodestringOptionalCo-buyer's ZIP code
OwnershipTypestringOptionalAND or OR between owners
Lienholder Information
FieldTypeRequiredDescriptionExample
LienholderNamestringOptionalFinancial institution name
LienholderAddressstringOptionalLienholder's address
LienholderCitystringOptionalLienholder's city
LienholderStatestring(2)OptionalLienholder's state
LienholderZipCodestringOptionalLienholder's ZIP code
LienholderELTCodestringOptionalElectronic Lien & Title code
LienDatedateOptionalDate lien was established
Lease Information
FieldTypeRequiredDescriptionExample
LesseeLastNamestringOptionalLessee's last name
LesseeFirstNamestringOptionalLessee's first name
LessorNamestringOptionalLeasing company name
LeaseMonthlyPaymentdecimalOptionalMonthly lease payment
LeaseTermintegerOptionalLease term in months
LeaseEndDatedateOptionalDate lease ends
Insurance & Plate Information
FieldTypeRequiredDescriptionExample
InsuranceCompanystringOptionalInsurance company name
InsurancePolicyNumberstringOptionalPolicy number
PlateNumberstringOptionalExisting plate (for transfers)
PlateTypestringOptionalType of plate requestedREG
TransferPlatebooleanOptionalWhether to transfer platefalse
RegistrationPeriodintegerOptionalRegistration period (months)12

Transaction Type

ValueDescription
PPurchase - Standard vehicle purchase/sale
LLease - Vehicle lease transaction
TTransfer - Title transfer without sale

Vehicle Type

ValueDescription
PVPassenger Vehicle
MCMotorcycle
TRTruck
TLTrailer
MHMobile Home
RVRecreational Vehicle
ATVAll-Terrain Vehicle
LSVLow-Speed Vehicle
SNSnowmobile
CTCommercial Truck
FSFarm/Special
EVElectric Vehicle

Fuel Type

ValueDescription
GGasoline
DDiesel
EElectric
HHybrid
NNatural Gas
PPropane
FFlex Fuel

Title Status

ValueDescription
0Clean
1Salvage
2Rebuilt
3Flood
4Lemon
5Bonded
6Other

Odometer Brand

ValueDescription
0Actual Mileage
1Not Actual (Discrepancy)
2Exempt (10+ years old)
3Exceeds Mechanical Limits

Buyer Type

ValueDescription
IIndividual
BBusiness
LLLC
GGovernment
TTrust

Ownership Type

ValueDescription
ANDJoint ownership - both signatures required
OREither/or - one signature sufficient

Response Format

The API returns XML containing an array of DocumentHyperlink objects:

FieldTypeDescription
NamestringName/title of the document
URLstringURL to download the document PDF
RequiredbooleanWhether document is required for transaction
CategorystringDocument category (Title, Tax, Registration)
SortOrderintegerSuggested display order

Example Response

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <ArrayOfDocumentHyperlink xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema"> <DocumentHyperlink> <Name>Title Application</Name> <URL>https://docsvc.autotitling.com/documents/abc123.pdf</URL> <Required>true</Required> <Category>Title</Category> <SortOrder>1</SortOrder> </DocumentHyperlink> <DocumentHyperlink> <Name>Sales Tax Form</Name> <URL>https://docsvc.autotitling.com/documents/def456.pdf</URL> <Required>true</Required> <Category>Tax</Category> <SortOrder>2</SortOrder> </DocumentHyperlink> </ArrayOfDocumentHyperlink>